Keeping the romance in a relationship requires constant attention. You may have lively and engaging conversation, or you might have unforgettable dates that will keep you on your significant other's mind for days or weeks. Another way to keep the romance alive is to offer frequent gifts that will leave the other person swooning. These gifts don't have to be extravagant. In fact, sometimes the simplest things hold the most value in your partner's heart.
Coupons
Give the person you love a book of coupons you make yourself. Some of the coupons may be for hand washing a car, cleaning a room, cooking a meal or a special dinner. You might even have a coupon for choosing what to do on date night.
Scrapbook
A scrapbook doesn't have to be elaborate to be romantic, according to the Romantic Lyrics website. You can use scrapbooking materials from a craft store or keep it simple and inexpensive with construction paper, pictures cut from magazines and ticket stubs from places you've been. Whenever you go on a date with the other person, find something to add to the scrapbook, such as grains of sand from the beach, grass or wood chips from the park or a book of matches from a favorite restaurant.
Collage or Photo Album
Snap pictures every chance you get. Save them until you have enough to create a photo album or collage. Some pictures can be of each of you while others can be of the two of you as a couple. Other pictures may include memorable landmarks, street signs and people you may have encountered. Add other items, such as dried flowers, ribbons and packaging from gifts, for borders and fillers.
Things to Eat
Everyone has a favorite food, so give the person you love something edible. An occasional small box of chocolate or even a chocolate bar will bring a smile to her face. If she likes doughnuts, stop off at her favorite doughnut shop on the way to her house. A small gift basket or decorative bag filled with candy kisses and a stuffed animal will remind her how much she's loved.
Reading Material
If he enjoys the written word, give him something to read. A subscription to a hobby magazine or newsletter show you've listened to what he likes. While you're at the grocery store, toss in a novel from the bestseller rack to surprise him later.
Love Jar
The It Might be Love website recommends filling a love jar. Type or write a variety of things, including poems, quotes, reasons you love the other person and romantic memories on small pieces of paper. Place them in a jar and decorate the outside with ribbon and stickers.
