Romance seems to be a lost art these days. Movies make fun of it, celebrities (usually men) roll their eyes on talk shows about it, and very few people seem to know what it really is. One misconception is that romance must include flowers, candy, expensive jewelry or a memorable night on the town. While these things are nice, they may or may not be romantic. At its very core, true romance is knowing the object of your affection very well, and anticipating what he or she wants and needs. Study your mate and memorize likes and dislikes, then behave and gift accordingly. Sometimes the most romantic thing you can do is be still and listen with your whole heart. Sometimes it means meeting your husband at the door au natural, with a cold drink in your hand, at the end of a long day. In short, romance means doing or saying what your loved one wants and needs without being asked. Often it costs you nothing, but adds incredible value to the relationship. It’s in the KNOWING what they want that makes it romantic. It means you’ve paid attention and studied them until you know, without them saying a word, exactly what they want. So, if your marriage has gotten a thin layer of dust over it, recommit yourself to being romantic. You will be amazed at the results!