Here are a list of 50 inexpensive things you can do to express your love. If things aren’t going well between the both of you, then this list may help mend the problems. But if things are going great for both of you, then this list will be icing on the cake. Since they are not expensive in any way, there is no excuse not to give this a shot.

1) Write ‘I Love You’ in the steam of the bathroom mirror right after his shower.

2) Offer to give a massage with a good smelling lotion

3) Write a poem and translate with Google Translator into French or Italian and hand written it out with the translation at the back. Better yet, read the poem to them and then hand them the translation.

4) While in public, declare ‘I Love You, Your partner name’

5) Make a CD with a compilations of a few songs that are meaningful to the relationship.

6) Invite him to take a bath complete with bubbles, champagne, candles, and maybe a little Barry White. (the music, not actually Barry White in your tub.)

7) Surprise her at work and take her out to lunch, maybe take-out food in the park or maybe to a little diner, for a midday romantic interlude.

8) Put together a little gift on his pillow: chocolate and a note that says “Your love is like chocolate: sweet and delicious.”

9) If your partner has a work presentation at an off site location, have flowers and a note of support delivered there.

10) Dedicate a song to him on the radio and send him an email telling him when to listen.

11) Cook a special love meal of your partner’s favorite foods. Play his favorite music and turn the lights low for a romantic dinner.

12) Give your partner a pedicure and foot rub.

13) Send a text message or email that says “I love you!”

14) Mail a card and inside write down the top 10 things you love about your partner.

15) Give him a picture of you for his wallet that says “I love you.”

16) Leave a love note in her car telling her to have a great day.

17) Carve your initials in a tree.

18) When your partner least expects it, give him a great big kiss, even if it’s in public!

19) Go see a romantic movie, sit in the back row, hold hands, and cuddle.

20) King for a Day/ Queen for a Day. Declare that you will dedicate a particular day just to your partner to do whatever they want. Maybe start with breakfast in bed.

21) Buy a tree and invite your partner to plant it with you explaining that this tree represents the love between you both that will grow over the years.

22) In the midst of talking about how your days went, the chores that need to be done, etc. interrupt and say “I have something important to tell you. I love you and here’s why.” Then list 5 things (or more) that you really appreciate about your partner. Finish with a kiss and say, “Ok, so you were talking about the water heater.”

23) Write an old fashioned love letter and mail it. Be romantic and lavish. Have some fun with it.

24) Before going to a party together come up with some secret code words you can use during conversation. You can be telling each other “I can’t wait to get you alone tonight!” without anyone knowing!

25) Find a hotel that has a jacuzzi and book it for a one night getaway somewhere close but fun.

There you go. Digest these tips and try it out on your partner over the weekend. stay tune to next week as I reveal more ways to be a romantic partner.