Just for fun, today I’m sharing an A–Z of romantic ideas for creating that special moment with your loved one.

Art – awaken the romantic sensibility by ‘getting cultural’.

Bathe – together?

Candles – for creating an ambient mood.

Dance – the closer, the better.

Eye contact – lingering, sparkling, loving.

Flowers – romance incarnate.

Get away – even just one night away together kindles the flame.

Hand-holding – the simplest connection.

Imagine – whatever you can think of, you can create.

Jest – laughter has its place in romance.

Kiss – often.

Lipstick/lip balm – for soft, beautiful lips that call, ‘Kiss me! Kiss me!’ (see K)

Massage – relaxing, intimate, sensual.

Notice – really focus on your partner, and appreciate what you love about them.

Opera – whatever you see, you’ll be swept away in romance.

Poetry – make up your own to really impress.

Quotations – borrow from the romantic masters.

Rendezvous – the anticipation building, then the exciting moment when you meet.

Strawberries – one of the best aphrodisiac foods.

Terms of endearment – darling, baby, rosebud; whatever says ‘I love you’.

Underwear – take a visit to your local lingerie shop.

Vary – try something new.

Write – send a good old-fashioned love letter.

eXpress – share your deepest, most loving feels without fear of being soppy!

Yearn – absence makes the heart grow fonder; build up to romantic dates.

Zing – whatever you do, do it with joie de vivre!