Romance in your marriage is a two-way street. If you are trying to revive some romance in your marriage, let your wife know what you are trying to do and enjoy the creative process together.

It is important to know your partner well enough to know whether your changed behavior will be a pleasant surprise OR just perceived as odd or unusual behavior.

Take your partner on a hot air balloon ride OR a helicopter tour of a lovely area. Pick him/her up in a car and insist that they wear a blindfold. Bring a bottle of wine for the journey and don’t reveal the special surprise until they are on board or as close to the craft as possible.

If you are in a city with horse drawn carriages or hansom cabs, plan to take a leisurely walk one evening after dinner, and grab a carriage to take you around the beautifully lit city or countryside. Hayrides are also very romantic. Bring a blanket to lie on and one to cover you and a little bottle of cognac or schnapps to keep you warm!

You certainly don’t want to FORCE your wife to do anything she does not want to do! And, if you are really trying to put romance in your life and IF you are sensitive to your wife's preferences and desires, you should have no problem convincing her that you will both enjoy this process.