40 romantic ideas to say ‘I love you’

Take your partner’s car to get a wash and vacuum while they are busy doing something else. It will show how much you appreciate them. If you’re feeling extra nice, fill up the petrol tank too. Try this weekly routine if you need to save your relationship; it’s scientifically proven to work.

Take a day to do something with your partner that you don’t necessarily enjoy, like golfing. They’ll be happy you wanted to do their favourite thing with them.

If you know that your partner has had a stressful week, offer to give them a massage. They will be forever grateful.

Pick out two or three of your favourite romantic movies and watch them together while you snuggle on the couch and eat popcorn. Check out the surprising secrets of the most happily married couples.

If your partner enjoys bubble baths and you can see that they’re stress or overwhelmed, draw them a bath. Light a few candles and bring them a glass of their favourite wine to make it extra special.

Come up with something you both want to learn, it could be a new language or a new recipe. Work at perfecting it together.

Head to a local carnival or arcade and play games and ride the Ferris wheel like you’re both teenagers again. You might be surprised by how much fun you have.

Make an appointment at the spa to get a couple’s massage or facials. If you’re on a tight budget, pick up some face masks at the store and have an at-home spa day.

Pretend you ordered room service and eat your breakfast (or dinner) together in bed. Just make sure the meal isn’t messy. This is one of the best romantic anniversary ideas. Who wouldn’t want breakfast brought to them in bed on a special day?

Remember when you first started dating and you would stay up all night talking and learning new things about each other? Do that again, who knows what you’ll learn this time.