10 Ideas to keep the Romance alive during the Holidays

When we have been in a relationship for a while the romance seems to dwindle and both parties in the relationship think that the other should be more romantic. During the holidays, with all of the obligations and things on your to-do list, making time for your partner can be especially difficult.

Think back to when you first met. The first dates, wining and dining, making an effort to look your best, breakfast in bed, long weekends having frantic sex. Don't you wish it was the same? Well I bet your partner also does. Instead of waiting for him to make the first move (after all we know how slow men are. No offence guys) you take the lead and add a bit of romance into your relationship.

Here are ten ways to show off your romantic side.

1. Pick up the phone: Give him a ring while he is at the office just to let him know that you are thinking of him. Or if you are confident with phone sex tell him what you are going to do to him once he gets home and in turn what you would like him to do to you.

2. Fill the stocking: This Christmas create a special "sexy" stocking for him to open when the two of you are alone. Perhaps you can start a new tradition of opening this special stocking on Christmas Eve after the kids are in bed. Visit Bella's Pleasures for some sexy stocking stuffer ideas like our Shunga Chocolate Body Paint or Caress Me Candles!

3. Feed his heart: You know the old saying the way to a mans heart is through his stomach! Well you better believe it because it works every time. Get out the best dinner set set the table with candles, put on some soft music and prepare his favorite meal. You won't even need to think of dessert because this is where he will become romantic and Wisk you of to the bedroom.

4. Flirt: When was the last time you actually flirted with your partner? Go out in public (to dinner, to a holiday party or stop off at a nightclub) and try it. It will boost both your egos bring back those old feelings of lust for one an other. Think like a single person and see what happens

5. Bedroom boudoir: Set the mood in your bedroom. Clear out all the clutter, change the bed linen (bring in some silk sheets perhaps or for a more affordable option try Silky Sheets from Bella's Pleasures) and fill the room with our Caress Me Candles for an amazing scent and a fabulous warm massage! Stand a bottle of your favorite bubbly in some ice, lay your sexiest lingerie on the bed and keep some Shunga Chocolate Body Paint near by. This is also an inexpensive way to give your bedroom a new look.

6. Use toys: If you want to add some spice to your love making then what better way then to introduce some props. We are not talking about 12" dildos (unless you want to that is) it can be something as small as a silk scarf or as daring as vibrators. Your man will need never be asked to make an effort again. For a toy that won't leave him feeling inadequate but will rock your world try our Ecstasy Pulsator.

7. Watch a flick: Rent a romantic movie, order a take away, get out a bottle of your favorite wine, take the phone of the hook turn out the lights and snuggle into each other on the sofa in front of the TV. The romantic flick will soon have the two of you in the mood for love.

8. Love letters: Leave him little notes in his pocket, on his pillow, next to his mother any where that he will find them that will give him a nice surprise.

9. Kiss.. him all of his body slowly. For more information on sensual ways to use your mouth check out Kiss of Desire.

10. Three little words: Tell him that you love him at least once a day. This will keep the love there even if you haven't always got time to express it, those 3 little words is all that you need.

Adapted from HerOnlineNetwork.com