The candy is on sale, and today doesn't feel quite as romantic...

Why must only one day a year be dedicated to romancing our "significant other"? We should spend time each and every day investing in them, and in that love. Sure, maybe we can't spend hours and hours, or a sizable amount of money on them every day but there are plenty of things we can do to let them know they mean the world to us instead of playing catch up each year on February 14th.

One of my favorite things I like to do for my fiancee, that I've done during the course of our dating relationship, is to make her a mix "tape". While we both love music, I'd say that I'm the one who's much more in tune with the music scene. This is fun for me, because I get to listen to a ton of music while on the prowl for the perfect editions to the mix that I'm building. This has also opened her up to music that she would normally not listen to. There is something special about listening to these songs later. In fact we'll probably use some of these very mix tape songs at our wedding.

Here are a few more ideas:

• When you think about her during the course of your day send her a text message letting her know. Not only is it very simple but more than likely you have unlimited text messaging so it's free. Don't do this to an ex, well, unless you want to be the subject of a restraining order.
• Buy her flowers at random. This is a special surprise when it's unexpected.
• Drop by and see her at work. This not only makes your day all the brighter, but breaks up the monotony of her work day. Plus she'll be the envy of the office because the other boyfriends/ fiances/ husbands don't ever stop by to say "hi" to their loved ones.
• Make dinner or take her out. This is nice especially after she's had a long day at work, and totally would make dinner but absolutely isn't looking forward to it.
• Leave a note for her, and not the "honey-do" variety.
• Go for a walk and hold hands while you're at it. Not only is it good for you but it's good for the intimacy of your relationship.
• Stop supporting Hallmark, and make a card! The investment of your time and creativity makes it all the more special.
• Become a snuggler. I'm not ashamed to say it: I love cuddling! The world just seems to slow to a stop, and nothing else matters but the other person.
• Let her know you think she's beautiful, whether that be by whispering it in her ear or the above mentioned card or note.
• Do yourself and your partner a favor, and read the book entitled "The Five Love Languages."

Keep at it! Love is worth investing in daily. And like that proverbial saying, "practice makes perfect"- the more you love, the easier it becomes.

“Let the wife make the husband glad to come home,

and let him make her sorry to see him leave.”

-Martin Luther