Steve Santagati, author of The Manual, gives his version of what men really find romantic.
By Jennifer Weatherhead Girl romantic: Rose petals on the bed, champagne and a sensual massage for a super romantic evening. Nothing says "I love you," like this scene straight from a romantic movie.
Guy romantic: A guy's version of this would be his girl working the stripper pole in their room, they both get buzzed on champagne and listen to great music. Some version of this and you're on the right track for a guy's idea of a romantic evening.
Girl romantic: Cuddling in bed all day. Add even more romance by your waking us up with breakfast in bed (and not just cereal ... pancakes, eggs, toast ... something our guy took the time to make). Find out how to nix bedroom boredom!
Guy romantic: Watching TV in bed, our girl makes us breakfast and they have a quickie. If it's a cold, rainy day then they ca mix up the day with fun board games, quick chores around the house and some great "comfort food" meals... oh, and sex. What are the top 5 romantic things men would like women to do for them? Steve fills us in!
1. Cook us a great meal. 2. Get out the K-Y massage oil and give a massage like you mean it. 3. Buy us a little gift that shows you are paying attention to our hobbies and interests. If he's an angler, you should buy him something for fishing. If it's hockey or videos and small appropriate gift is perfect for romance. It shows us that you understand us. 4. Write us a little note that tells us how much you appreciate us and what we've brought to your life. 5. Dress up in a naughty outfit and tease us.
Here's the final word on romance for men according to Steve: Romance is not second nature for most guys. If romance was recipe we would include: funny, sexy, spontaneous, and allowing us to still be "the man".