| Just because people grow up and get married or | | | | Once you're warmed up a bit, buy a box of |
| are in committed relationships doesn't mean that | | | | crayons and write a note to your partner. Don't |
| the fun has to end! Guys in particular love to play | | | | write as an adult, though. Put the crayon in the |
| around with their kid's toys, tools and the latest | | | | hand you don't typically write with and write a |
| electronic gadget. Yet women like to have fun, | | | | note as if you were in elementary school. Keep it |
| too! Sometimes couples get so wrapped up in the | | | | short and simple like a child would. "I like you" and |
| routine of daily life and responsibility that it's easy | | | | "you have pretty hair" are great, simple phrases a |
| to forget how wonderful it is to have fun and | | | | child might put down on an innocent, childish love |
| even be a bit silly. Using romantic gifts to bring | | | | note. Fold the note and "pass" it on to your |
| out the fun and playful side in your partner is a | | | | partner as you walk by or stuff it in their wallet |
| powerful way to renew and revitalize any | | | | or purse. |
| relationship. | | | | Don't underestimate the power of simple toys. |
| In order to be able to give fun romantic gifts, you | | | | Both men and women love toys regardless of |
| have to be able to let go and have a little bit of | | | | their ages. Get him a top or a wind-up toy. |
| fun, too. Embrace your inner child and get ready | | | | Anything that is remote controlled is a good idea |
| to clown around a bit. You don't have to start | | | | for a guy. Get her a Barbie doll along with clothes |
| giving romantic gifts right off the bat. You and | | | | and accessories. If he or she gets nostalgic about |
| your partner can warm up to letting go by doing | | | | a particular toy from their childhood, locate it and |
| some fun things together. Buy a couple of bottles | | | | give it to them! You can find almost anything in |
| of bubbles, sit outside and blow bubbles together. | | | | online stores or auction websites. |
| Get out a board game and play. Make and fly a | | | | Never underestimate the power of playing and |
| kite together. Lie on the grass and challenge each | | | | having fun. When life becomes especially stressful |
| other to find the best cloud formations. Throw a | | | | and busy, it is more important than ever to take |
| baseball or Frisbee back and forth. Tell silly jokes | | | | a few minutes to have fun and unwind. When you |
| or read a book of jokes aloud to each other. Of | | | | keep fun romantic gifts in mind and in the house, |
| course, you don't have to do all of these things in | | | | you can always be prepared for when you need |
| one day. Spread them out so that you both get | | | | something special for your partner. Romance and |
| comfortable with having a bit of fun romance | | | | fun work together for amazing results! |
| together. | | | | |