Be Actively in Love

If you're in a romantic relationship right now, the chances are you're getting ready to celebrate Valentine's Day with your partner and you might even have a surprise in mind. Being actively in love means that you don't just feel the emotion, but you respond and react to love.

Actively demonstrate your love for your partner and strive to find new ways to show him or her how you feel. Spend time meditating on your relationship frequently--not just around Valentine's Day and anniversaries. Take time to reflect on your most sacred memories with your husband or wife, and honour your special memories with your partner in lots of different ways.

A memory box filled with movie tickets, ribbons from gifts you received from one another, and photos of your favourite times together is a nice way to honour your memories. You can also make a scrapbook or make a web page on MySpace or another free service. If you're married, you should date your spouse. Take him or her out for dinner at new restaurants, and go to the movies together. If you enjoy art galleries, orchestras, and live entertainment, you can find a variety of events in your area, and go on amazing dates even years after saying your wedding vows.

Don't fall into cliche gestures like flowers or candy, and don't buy your husband or boyfriend tacky silk boxer shorts with big red hearts splattered all over them. Take the time to think about what your partner is interested in, what he or she enjoys doing in their spare time, and pick out a meaningful gift that you know your spouse will appreciate. Giving a gift to your loved ones is a special way of showing them that you really listen to the things they say to you, and you pay attention to their interests. You can actively demonstrate your love by choosing gifts that your partner actually wants.

Making or doing something special for your sweetheart is usually a more meaningful gesture than exchanging gifts. If your partner enjoys French cuisine, take her out for dinner at a fancy restaurant and let her pick out the wine. If your husband or boyfriend really loves hockey, you can take him to a game and go for his favourite guy food afterward. Better still, if you can cook a special meal or create a decadent dessert, your time and special effort will definitely be appreciated! You can make a special gift for your husband or wife, using your special skills and talents. Give your spouse a collection of photographs you took during your marriage, or make a bookshelf for your wife if you know she wants one for her office.

Being in love doesn't do anyone much good if you don't act on it. Be active in love every single day, and show your partner how you feel as often as you can. Keeping the love alive in your relationship isn't a difficult thing to do, and it's probably the most enjoyable and rewarding thing you'll do in life!

This Friday, I'll be talking about love and relationships during my debut internet radio talkshow, Who Says: Clairvoyant Talk Radio. Join me the day before Valentine's Day for more tips on making your relationship the best it can be, or manifesting the kind of relationship you've always wanted. You are invited to call in during the show if you would like a free psychic reading on your love life. The call-in number is (718) 508-9146 and the show starts at 10 am Pacific Time, 2 pm Atlantic, 6 pm in the UK and 8 pm in Finland. I look forward to working with you!

~*~Monica Who~*~