Romance 101: The ultimate guide for experiencing genuine romance in your relationship

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You can use more than one trope in a story. As you read the list, you’ll discover that some tropes relate to or intersect with others. Royalty: The main character rules or is in line for the throne of a fictional country, kingdom, or principality. (See Hidden Identity, Mistaken Identity) Ask them what they want to do with Saturday. Help them plan their favourite day and then go for it. The love of soulmates has true purpose. 46. "Nobody has ever measured, not even poets, how much the heart can hold." — Zelda Fitzgerald Everyone loves a good spin off restaurant – often a bit quirky, still stylish and maybe even a tad cheaper, here is a guide to our favourite London restaurant spin-offs. 37. Floating Hot Tubs

Tell them your view of the future. In 30 years, will you be by a fireside somewhere? Will you be on holiday by the sea? Will you be arm in arm? It’s a powerful thing to imagine the future. Just leave out the dentures bit. Set up a tray with a breakfast you know she’ll enjoy, along with some fresh coffee or tea and an extra little surprise, just to say, “I love you, and I want you to have a good morning.” Linger awhile, if possible, so she can enjoy your company, too. 102. Replenish her supply of coffee or tea with a new, handmade mug. This can get very romantic, depending on what kinds of positions you end up getting into. Also, it will bring out the kid in you. Romantic Ideas For HerNanny: The heroine takes a position as a child minder for a single-parent hero, who is often divorced or a widower. (See Au Pair Abroad, Grieving Lover)

Cook your way to your date’s heart. Book yourselves into a cookery class, and get all Naked Chef on each other (or don’t – cook however you want.) 71. Bowling

Riches To Rags: A wealthy heroine or heiress loses her money and status overnight. With the hero’s help and love, she finds a way to re-establish her identity, and realise her own ambitions and self-worth. May-December: A love affair between two characters with a 15-25 year difference in age. (See Forbidden Love) This is best when there’s a peephole she can use to see that it’s you (and not an axe murderer) before opening the door. If fresh flowers would only aggravate her allergies, you could surprise her with something else you know she’d enjoy. 112. Rent a tandem bicycle and go for a ride.