5 Tips for a Romantic Date Night

Trish McDermott

Posted: Nov 2, 07 9:29am

For better, or more likely for worse, many of us are busy, multitasking, stressed-out romantic partners these days. We are distracted, over communicated to, frustrated, stuck in traffic, trying to make ends meet, and sometimes confused about our life priorities. Romance can often fall by the wayside.

Romance is not always a natural byproduct of our love for someone, especially when our lives become demanding or chaotic. Sometimes we must be deliberately romantic and make time to reconnect with this aspect of our relationship, and this part of ourselves. A great romantic date is all about reaching out and making a connection across all of the distractions that can divide us from our special someone.

Here are a few tips for upping the romance factor on your next date.

1. Reconnect in advance of the date.
Set a romantic, sexy tone before the date even begins. Call her at work and say something like: "I can't take my mind off of you and our date tonight.Can I meet you on your lunch break and buy you something incredibly sexy to wear for me?"

2. Plan your date in advance, but don't have a rigid agenda.
Plan to surprise him with something he loves, like great tickets to see his favorite basketball team, followed by a late-night romantic dinner at a fabulous restaurant. Then, if a whim suddenly carries your mutual desires elsewhere, perhaps to the Burger King where you had your first date back in 1982, ditch the hottest eatery in town and wing it with a Whopper.

3. Turn off your technology and talk to each other.
Blackberries and cell phones rarely make for great dates. This is your time to reconnect with the most important person in your life. Rather than glance at your email, gaze into her eyes.

4. Dress like you did on your first date.
Remember how excited you were on your very first date with your partner? It's likely that you spent serious time putting yourself together, and it worked! Take extra time tonight to look, and smell, your best.

5. Relax. Touch. Have fun!
We are most attracted to people who are having a good time, and shared laughter is a great way to reconnect with a partner. Romance should be playful and physical. Run your fingers through his hair. Remember how good that makes him feel? Hold her hand as you walk back to the car. While your romantic date may not be entirely effortless, it really should be a lot of fun.

Let's hear from our incredibly romantic TBD members... can you share the details from one of your most romantic dates?