There's something about a man in uniform that get's a woman's attention. I first noticed it when I came home on leave for the first time and attended a community dance. Suddenly I had the eyes of so many beautiful women on me. It kind of scared me at first, because they had barely noticed me before. But I did manage to enjoy the attention, for sure.

Romance Found

That's when I first saw my wife, Gertie, the most beautiful woman in the dance hall. Well, wouldn't you know it, she practically ignored me. I was the one who had to win her heart. (I later found out that she did notice, but was determined not to inflate my ego any further.)

Herein began my lifelong learning on how to be romantic. You see, there's a whole lot more to romance than wearing a cool uniform or paying special attention at Valentines, birthdays, anniversaries and holidays. In fact I find these events quite bothersome because they often lower the dance of romance to a guilt-ridden, money sucking kind of phoniness. Now, I don't mean you should not spend money on your sweetheart, but it should never be a substitute for the real thing.

The whole idea of romance is to show your desire and appreciation for your loved ones in thought, word and deed. And to do that you have to awaken your inner romantic.

When you fall in love, you are always thinking of your sweetheart as you go about your day. You find ways to please them and show your passion for them. So if you want a lifetime of love, always be in this state of romance. Don't fall into the monotonous trap of rigid routines.

Too many relationships these days are broken, inevitably the result of poor mentoring, inconsistent attention and selfish expectations. Well now, you don't have to end up lonely or forever seeking another one to fill your empty heart anymore.

Here are some never-fail tips to get you into the heart of romance. By the way, these will appeal to any kind of romance. It is not restricted to intimate couples only.

1. Get Into The Feeling of Romance:

Slow down enough to appreciate the beauty of a sunset, the blossom of a flower, the unconfined wonder of a small child, and so on . For you men out there, this is not mushy stuff, this is just how natural living really feels like. How can you create

that feeling of romance with a woman, if you don't try it on for yourself? As they say, "Try it, you'll like it!" It's about getting into the mood for romance in a very effective way.

2. Be Creatively Thoughtful:

Tune into your loved one. Breathe into what you really love about her. Think of a small, special gesture you can do that is outside your agreed upon regular routines and duties.Get creative here: a single favorite flower, a short poem, a special errand, an unexpected gesture, and so on. As you practice, these simple ideas will keep multiplying and you'll never be at a loss.

3. Show Your Affection:

Get to know what your beloved likes. Don't reserve your affection only for your private intimate times. Make her feel special in public too: hold her hand, flirt a little, give her a sweet embrace, toast her at dinner, or cook her a special meal. You'll get to know what pleases her. For instance, I quickly learned that Gertie hates being whistled at in public, it embarrasses her and makes her feel cheap.

These three romantic tips will make you a very rich man in many ways. I can certainly attest to it. And you don't have to be slick or perfect at this. Your beloved will feel your genuine effort and return your affection thousandfold. So go for it. You

have nothing to lose!