

{"id":32374,"date":"2019-01-10T07:05:28","date_gmt":"2019-01-10T07:05:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.marriage.com\/advice\/?p=32374"},"modified":"2023-07-04T19:53:08","modified_gmt":"2023-07-04T19:53:08","slug":"romantic-actions","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.marriage.com\/advice\/romance\/romantic-actions\/","title":{"rendered":"Romantic Actions for Him \u2013 8 Ways to Romance Your Man"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-32376 size-full\" title=\"Romantic Actions for Him &ndash; 8 Ways to Romance Your Man\" src=\"https:\/\/image.marriage.com\/advice\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Romantic-Actions-for-Him-%E2%80%93-8-Ways-to-Romance-Your-Man.jpg\" alt=\"Romantic Actions for Him &ndash; 8 Ways to Romance Your Man\" width=\"804\" height=\"350\"><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some people think that&rsquo;s it always up to the guy to sweep a girl off her feet, but the truth is that men like romance just as much as women do.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The perception of romance is different for everyone. For example, girls find intimate moments of conversation, cuddles, and the occasional bouquet of flowers to be impossibly romantic, while men may prefer something a little on the sweeter or sexier side &ndash; like buying new lingerie or taking an interest in one of his favorite things.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Men need a little romance every now and again, as well. If you want to show your guy just how much you love and adore him, you&rsquo;re going to flip over these 8 romantic actions for him.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1-Boost-marital-friendship\"><\/span>1. Boost marital friendship<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One of the best <a href=\"https:\/\/www.marriage.com\/advice\/romance\/romantic-friendship\/\" target=\"_blank\">romantic thing for him is to strengthen the friendship<\/a> in your marriage.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Research proves that relationship satisfaction is higher when spouses are each other&rsquo;s<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/link.springer.com\/article\/10.1007\/s10902-017-9941-3?error=cookies_not_supported&amp;code=b196e021-d60c-4840-ad1e-9b37cef43722\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">best friend<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. So, the next time you want to do something romantic for him, why not deepen your marital friendship by doing things he likes to do? Watch his favorite movie, play card games, or spend the afternoon <a href=\"https:\/\/www.marriage.com\/advice\/relationship\/\">playing video games together<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote><p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There is nothing more romantic than giving your partner your undivided attention. And the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.marriage.com\/advice\/relationship\/ways-to-have-a-quality-time-with-your-partner\/\">more quality time you are spending with your spouse<\/a>, the happier you will be.<\/span><\/i><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2-Look-for-ways-to-be-thoughtful\"><\/span>2. Look for ways to be thoughtful<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sometimes the most romantic actions for him are the ones that make his day even a little bit easier.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Breakfast in bed is a wonderfully <a href=\"https:\/\/www.marriage.com\/advice\/romance\/romantic-gestures-how-to-express-yourself\/\">romantic gesture<\/a> you can do for your husband. Bring him a bowl of cereal or go all out with French toast and bacon to give his day the perfect start. Even something as simple as brewing his cup of coffee in the morning can make him smile.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Research conducted on<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/psycnet.apa.org:443\/record\/2017-15232-001\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">what makes a happy marriage<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> revealed that couples expressing gratitude toward one another were one of the highest predictors in relationship satisfaction.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3-Give-him-a-message\"><\/span>3. Give him a message<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Who doesn&rsquo;t love a good massage from their partner? Not only is this a romantic and thoughtful gesture &ndash; to relax your guy and ease him of any stress he&rsquo;s feeling &ndash; but it&rsquo;s also incredibly sexy.<\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote><p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Get some lotion and rub it all over his body to soothe his aching muscles. He&rsquo;ll love the feel of your hands on him and will appreciate the gesture.<\/span><\/i><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Research&nbsp;<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tandfonline.com\/doi\/abs\/10.1080\/01926180390201936?src=recsys\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">shows<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> that physical affection like giving backrubs, massages, and caressing your spouse is strongly related to partner satisfaction. So, not only are you giving him a relaxing evening to remember, but you&rsquo;re also boosting <a href=\"https:\/\/www.marriage.com\/advice\/intimacy\/enhance-your-relationship-intimacy\/\">intimacy in your relationship<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4-Flirt-with-him\"><\/span>4. Flirt with him<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Flirting through text is sweet and fun, but flirting out in public is where the real romance begins.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When you&rsquo;re in public, perhaps out to dinner or at a show, flirting heightens your emotional and physical connection. It builds sexual anticipation for what&rsquo;s going to happen once you get home.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Flirt with your man by whispering naughty things to him, saying things suggestively, playing with your hair, or licking your lips.<\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote><p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gently grazing your body against his is a great way to flirt physically while out in public.<\/span><\/i><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5-Plan-an-amazing-date-night\"><\/span>5. Plan an amazing date night<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-32045 size-full\" title=\"Plan an amazing date night\" src=\"https:\/\/image.marriage.com\/advice\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Set-the-mood.jpg\" alt=\"Plan an amazing date night\" width=\"804\" height=\"350\"><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Is there anything more romantic than a date night for two?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Studies show that <a href=\"https:\/\/www.marriage.com\/advice\/relationship\/couple-retreats\/\">couples who have regular date nights<\/a> (that is, once or more times a month) have healthier relationships than those who do not.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Research done by<\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/nationalmarriageproject.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/05\/NMP-DateNight.pdf\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The National Marriage Project<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> shows that couples are less likely to get divorced when they spend quality time together on a date night. They also boost their <a href=\"https:\/\/www.marriage.com\/advice\/communication\/how-can-couples-learn-the-exquisite-skill-of-communication\/\">communication skills<\/a>, strengthen marital friendship, help prevent relationship boredom, and get this &ndash; heighten sexual anticipation and satisfaction!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What&rsquo;s not to love about the idea of a date night? The next time you want to romance your guy, plan a date night out that he&rsquo;ll never forget.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6-Give-him-a-guys-night\"><\/span>6. Give him a guys night<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One of the best romantic actions for him is to show him how much you respect his friendships. While this isn&rsquo;t inherently lovey-dovey romance between partners, there is something incredibly sweet about encouraging your partner to hang out with their friends.<\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote><p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Plan a guy&rsquo;s night for your man, be it a movie night at home, poker, grilling, and beers, going to the batting cages, or buying him and his buddies some tickets for go-karting.<\/span><\/i><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Take it a step further by looking for ways to make his guy&rsquo;s night more enjoyable. Bake cupcakes or make your world-famous nacho dip so that they can snack to their heart&rsquo;s content. This shows your man that not only do you want him to have a fun night out, but you want him to have the best possible snacks ready at hand.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7-Pick-up-one-of-his-hobbies\"><\/span>7. Pick up one of his hobbies<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One great way you can romance your guy is by taking an interest in one of his favorite hobbies.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Does he play guitar? Ask him questions about it. Was he self-taught or did he take lessons? What drew him to the guitar? Can he teach you to play?<\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote><p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Not only will your interest in his favorite things make him feel special, but studies show couples who<\/span><\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/journals.sagepub.com\/doi\/abs\/10.1177\/026540759301000205\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"> <i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">share hobbies<\/span><\/i><\/a><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> experience a spike in marital happiness and satisfaction.<\/span><\/i><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8-Bake-something-for-him\"><\/span>8. Bake something for him<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">They say that the way to a man&rsquo;s heart is through his stomach, so the next time you want to express your love for your guy, bake him up something sweet. Stick to classically romantic sweets like chocolate chip cookies, heart-shaped desserts, or make his absolute favorite treat.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Romantic actions for him don&rsquo;t have to be over the top to be amazing. Doing something as simple as complimenting your husband or bringing him breakfast in bed can do wonders for making him feel special. Sharing hobbies, respecting alone time, and planning amazing <a href=\"https:\/\/www.marriage.com\/advice\/romance\/romantic-date-night-ideas-without-breaking-your-wallet\/\">date nights<\/a> will definitely sweep him off his feet.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false,"raw":""},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Some people think that&rsquo;s it always up to the guy to sweep a girl off her feet, but the truth is that men like romance just as much as women do. The perception of romance is different for everyone. For example, girls find intimate moments of conversation, cuddles, and the occasional bouquet of flowers to be impossibly romantic, while men may prefer something a little on the sweeter or sexier side &ndash; like buying new lingerie or taking an interest in one of his favorite things. Men need a little romance every now and again, as well. 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