34 Sweet and Simple Ways to Be Romantic With Your Partner
If your relationship is starting to feel staler than that box of Saltine crackers in your pantry, right this way.
Welcome to the world of romance, where “just because” flowers, cutesy good morning texts, and random presents are the lay of the land. While some people seem to just know how to make their partner get those feel-good butterflies, most of us weren’t exactly born with the Casanova gene. But the good news? It doesn’t matter if being romantic comes naturally to you or not. It’s actually super easy to learn how to make someone feel warm and fuzzy inside.
Whether you’re heading into a first date, have been married forever, or just want to get your learn on while you’re single, figuring out how to be romantic is a game-changer. The key here is leaving a lasting (and positive!) impression on someone that makes your feelings clear.
Luckily, being romantic doesn’t actually require bouts and bouts of energy and planning. While yes, there’s the time and place for those epic displays of affection—like on an anniversary, birthday, or proposal—everyday romantic is actually just as important because we all need a lil reassurance and lovin’ on the reg. So no, you don’t have to jet off to Europe every time you want your partner to feel special. Being romantic can actually be pretty simple, and it also doesn’t have to break the bank. It’s all about the little things.
So for whoever the person is in your life that you want to be romantic for, here are 34 simple, easy, and budget-friendly suggestions for tugging on your partner’s heartstrings in all the best ways, no boujee reservations required.
Learn their love language
When it comes to relationships, everyone shows and receives love differently, and one of the best ways you can ensure your honey feels special is by learning their love language. It's basically like your romance secret weapon. Ask them to take a (free!) love language test (and make sure to do the same!) to learn the best (and most specific) ways to make your significant other feel good.
Ditch the technology
Not to be dramatic, but does anything feel worse than when you're trying to connect with your partner and they're just staring at their phone? You might not think putting your devices down is romantic, but undivided attention—which means no texting, scrolling, or glancing at your phone while they're talking—is one of the easiest ways to make someone feel cherished.
Give them a lil *just-them* loving
When it comes to a sexual relationship, give and take is majorly important. That said, occasionally taking a night to focus solely on your partner's pleasure—whether that means giving them oral sex, a foot rub, or some shiver-worthy head scratches—is a romantic change of pace.
Pay attention to them in public
Some people are all about the PDA while others don't even like holding hands. Regardless of whether you're a ~makeout at the lockers~ kind of couple or not, paying a lil extra and discrete attention to your partner in public will definitely make them feel loved. Give them a love tap when walking by them at a party or wink at them from across the room and watch their eyes light up.
Simply listen
Seriously, when your partner talks, actually listen. Watch their face. Pay attention to their body language. Ask them engaging questions and really digest their answers to make them feel seen.
Shower together
Whether or not the shower includes sex doesn't really matter here. Unwinding together in the steamy water means you'll not only get a whole lot of skin-on-skin contact, but you're also giving each other undivided attention. Undivided naked attention! Take a loofa and scrub their back, gently wash their hair, and then watch them literally purr in front of you.
Stock up on their fave snacks
There's nothing like being over at your partner's house, opening up their pantry for a snack, and seeing your favorite foods—especially stuff they don't tend to reach for—just waiting for you. Buying some of your partner's favorite goodies shows you pay attention to their wants and needs, and you thought about them enough to go out of your way at the grocery store to get Fig Newtons. It's love, I tell you!
Do their chores
Not alllll their chores—don't get it twisted. But if your partner's having a hard day or feeling behind, consider picking up the slack by taking out the trash, walking their dog, or doing the laundry. Easing their stress by checking off some of their to-do list items is deeply passionate in a low-key way.
Make their bed in the morning
Okay, if you're not up for doing someone's chores (understandable), this is definitely The Move when you sleepover at someone's house. Simply making someone's bed is v easy, but also says "hey, I like you, and I'll help you with the simple things," which screams romantic.
Write a note in their day planner
If they have any sort of journal or day planner, flip a few pages to a future date and write something down. You can say something like "Hi, I love you, have the best day today" and it'll be the cutest (and easiest!) surprise they ever did see.
Commit to doing something only with each other
Maybe it's watching a Netflix series together. Maybe it's only using the green heart emoji for when texting each other. Either way, no matter how big or small, commit to doing something exclusively together.
Let them take the leftovers home after a date
Look, we all know that food is the way to someone's heart. So when you decide to give your partner your pasta leftovers, be prepared for them to go full-on simp mode.
Be the person they can vent to
Let them rant about an annoying thing at work or throughout their day without interrupting. No advice, no suggestions, just let them vent.
Be accommodating to their schedule and time
Let's say, for example, you always go on dates by your place or your office because it’s easier. Nothing wrong with that, but maybe switch it up every once and a while by going out of your way to find a place near them for once.
Cook them food
Again, playing off of that whole food = the way to someone's heart theme. If you're a decent chef, surprise them by DIYing their fave takeout meal. And if you're not really the cooking type, pick up their fave Chinese or Mexican your way home from work.
Take a road trip together
Go somewhere your partner has been dying to see or revisit a special spot you both loved. Doesn't matter if you make it a day trip or a weekend thing as long as you spend some quality time together.
Plan a movie marathon of their favorite movies.
People love talking about their tastes in cinema. Give them a chance to indulge in their faves every once in a while—it will truly make them feel appreciated. Even if you're dying to watch that new Netflix rom-com, highly suggest you give them the remote for a sec.
Go back to where you had your first date
If this isn't the literal definition of "romantic," I don't know what is.
Buy them flowers
Or a succulent. Or a fake plant. Regardless of their gender identity, everyone should be able to appreciate surprise flowers.
Send them delivery when they’re having a busy day at work
Especially if it's one of those days that they can't seem to leave their desk.
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