Some romantic gestures that you would enjoy can freak your man out. He loves you, but he doesn’t necessarily want rose petals on the bed. More laid-back and thoughtful gestures of affection will be better received by your man. You can be romantic and show him you love him without being cliche and making it awkward for him. Thinking about his likes and dislikes can give you better insight into the romantic gestures he’ll dig the most.
Lunchtime Surprise
Be it a midday hint of something you have planned or just a way to let him know you’re thinking about him, a lunchtime pick-me-up can perk up his day. Make a special lunch with a couple of his favorite foods, treats and drinks, and then slip something sexy inside, suggests ABC News contributor and life coach Val Baldwin. Try a piece of lingerie, a cute picture or even just a steamy note to let him know you’re excited for him to get home.
Beer and Snacks
Figuring out a romantic gift to get your man for his birthday can be daunting. While you may be inclined to look for jewelry or something touching and meaningful—things you’d prefer—remember that a large display of affection could make him feel awkward and embarrassed. Keep it simple, suggests “Cosmopolitan” magazine. Find out the brand of beer he likes and purchase a six-pack. Arrange it in a basket with a few snacks and a DVD of the latest season of his favorite TV show for a gift he’ll appreciate.
Massage
Your man is always begging you for a back rub, and you may even grudgingly offer one after a hard day’s work. Teaching yourself to give a real, quality massage, complete with oils, can be a romantic surprise that shows him you are thinking of him. Borrow a massage DVD from your library and learn about the different techniques. Mix almond oil with a few drops of a masculine essential oil, like cedar or sandalwood, and surprise him with a complete, professional-grade massage.
Night Out
Your man might enjoy a guy’s night out, but you love and miss him so much throughout the day that it can be a sore spot between you. Offer him a guy’s night out, no strings attached, suggests “Redbook” magazine. It’s a romantic way to give him the “night off.” Tell him to have a good time, then gather your girlfriends for drinks or get a pedicure so he doesn’t feel as if he’s leaving you home alone.
Car Wash
Rev his engine by sneaking over to his place on a Saturday afternoon with a bucket full of car wash supplies and a bathing suit. Call him on his cell phone and invite him to look out the window while you’re scrubbing down his vehicle. He’ll likely be so excited that he’ll come outside to help. It’s a way to offer service for someone you love while staying low key and sexy; two of his favorite traits.
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Meya
January 27, 2012 at 4:06 pm
tu advise twabasungu utu. kumwipikila ifisashi, nokumushanina eyo bakanya
BOLINGO
January 27, 2012 at 4:09 pm
Meya you are right.
Snr.citizen
January 27, 2012 at 4:32 pm
Meya wena uzibe feela za ku tenya na kumupikila na respect kufelile.
sexnyele
January 27, 2012 at 4:39 pm
Rubish
parmalat
January 27, 2012 at 4:46 pm
yaba, my man doesn’t even have a car or a job yet, so.. ninshi how do i do some of these things? i make good chikanda though. its his favourite aphrodisiac i think tumfweko should give zambian standard advise. tatuli basungu ifwe.
natasha
January 27, 2012 at 4:49 pm
nice!!!!!!!!!!!!!
meeeee!
January 27, 2012 at 4:54 pm
@ u guyz thts y we zambians wil neva b tht civilized. U r refusin n sayin tatuli basungu… Keep it up tumfweko
Munalian
January 27, 2012 at 5:02 pm
How is this applicable to most parts of AFRICA where the best (and sometimes only) mode of transport is WALKING?? Is the editor suggesting women should wash their guy’s feet??
How is beer & snacks “romantic” when men consume these two daily usually at the expense if the wife/girlfriend and the family????
Chromes
January 27, 2012 at 5:27 pm
Ok i’d love all of tht!. The sad thng z tht zambian women ar the most unromantic beings in the world!…
Kelvin
January 27, 2012 at 5:43 pm
Meya meya meya,u can do it good good.
Bx girl
January 27, 2012 at 7:16 pm
Nice one.ine i always find sometime to treat my hubby.its easy too just prepare ifisashi roast tu chicken naka mege. Nokwisa fwenkula sana pa bed.
Michael Wins Namzy Ttz
January 27, 2012 at 7:43 pm
W@ts dis shiit…f**k
GUN
January 27, 2012 at 7:54 pm
My woman is so romantic, but nga afulwa maaah! Nshi itamba bwino guys.
chadboy
January 27, 2012 at 8:26 pm
that is nonsense why talk about dancing wen you cant.
kolwestan for shizo
January 27, 2012 at 8:34 pm
the car washing wont work for me. i have got vicious dogs that will shred her to pieces if she came close to my car
ndinechikali
January 27, 2012 at 9:52 pm
awe kwena, ama massage oils ayo kufunya kwi?? elo for a zambian man?? pantu elo engakusha! abaume abafita balitemwa raaaA……thats whats up!!
Romance Deficiency
January 27, 2012 at 10:11 pm
ndinechikali jst med my nyt,as much as i wud want to be romantic for my man, ths hasnt helpd cz its too wide, maybe the lunch but the rest awe sure! next tym ask the Zed Men themselves so we the ladies learn more
Mo taim
January 27, 2012 at 10:23 pm
Ni advice yabasungu zo-ona.My ghetto raised partner can`t do something like this.I just can`t imagine her washing my car as a surprise for instance.Ifwe what is romantic kukusamba kumolu after work and she gives you akanondo pa last.Not ifi.
shake it
January 27, 2012 at 10:29 pm
@munalian i lyk dat.iyi advise yaba sungu,wetha we lyk it o not tafyaseka ifi pa zed cz we ar fontinz.
Miss G
January 27, 2012 at 11:07 pm
No motivation 2 b romantic! My chi man z so selfish n unromantic. I gv hm a gud long dedicatd massage, clean hs hair, ears, cut and file his nails (u nem it!) n i hav 2 beg 4 a whole wik 2 b massagd (lazily). Thats y am thnking of my x mwe, 5 yrs n i owez got a massage and roses evry otha day. . .
bornface
January 27, 2012 at 11:29 pm
that nyc advse kip lt up
thedarknight
January 28, 2012 at 12:24 am
i think there is nothing more romantic than an honest smile or laugh, the one that can be noticed even through the eyes.. but what do i know bout romance, i loved n i lost.
Ethel
January 28, 2012 at 6:04 am
Romance with an African man iya musango uyu. Maybe teenagers all I do is kumwipikila efyo atemwa, Namubikila namasha yabakulu. BTW guys is it really important ukushana?
C 5
January 28, 2012 at 6:40 am
ati u stat washing the car and call hm 2 look thru the window, elo ninshi ali ne hule limbi munganda
maid
January 28, 2012 at 6:41 am
This a nice way of wasting time. Just cook a meal with some kolyokolyo na ka tufi kapalast. One time, he will be on your azz always.
nkungulume
January 28, 2012 at 7:33 am
I’v no idea what u are debating. I think I need to marry so that I can understand such topics.
The Zedian
January 28, 2012 at 9:05 am
@ C S awe shuwa nakukanila. wansekesha sana. hahahaha, ayi ninshi ali ne hule, iwe ati ‘darling look outside ur window.’ YABA! This is what I love about Zed!
zoro4thepipo
January 28, 2012 at 10:20 am
When I ask my wife to massage me, awe tafibomba because before I realise it she would have dozed off. Ninshi nashalafye na John uwaima! The same thing happens when she asks me to massage her or ‘scratch’ her back.
JK
January 28, 2012 at 5:17 pm
@chromes…teach me something seriously,my muzungu partner owez telling me z same..
Jeanette
January 29, 2012 at 10:07 am
Pipo are so pessimistic. Its an article. U pipo need to get inventive. The ability of being romantic has nathhn to do with race, its about been creative and loving
Cd
January 29, 2012 at 1:13 pm
Awe the wash one is extreme.Ild only think my girlfriend has become a fool pa street.Epo fingapwila apopene ala! MCHEEW!!
Kti nasepa jebele apena nomba gelo wandi abafye ishilu
Major
January 29, 2012 at 1:17 pm
Ifwe romance ku citana/dudana full stop.Kumulyafye ninshi elo fyaumfwika fi romance.Kaili ali lowelowelela.Elo ine bize bize mukatifye emumwandi sh dsnt hv to push it so far.Im easy to please u kw:js do me.
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Kaliche kampopo
February 10, 2012 at 9:59 am
do wat applies for you
Kaliche kampopo
February 10, 2012 at 10:16 am
fyachisungu,yet you snog you partners,men at times the are bulldozed by simple crazy acts,thinking if only he would experience some of it when you can offer that on a silva plata instead of some ***** on the street.