You always wanted to do something romantic for your partner but didn’t know how. Having a quiet dinner just the two of you can recreate romance again. Even if you had a disagreement, setting up a romantic dinner will only win you kudos.

1) Decide where you would like to have dinner, outside in the garden under the bright moonlight or on the terrace/verandah. Or you could arrange it in your dinning room.

2) Select an elegant table linen, with napkins good china and cutlery.

3) You can make or purchase a small flower arrangement to suit the color of your table linen. Don’t choose a large arrangement because it will be in the way of your conversation. You face could get hidden behind the flowers.

4) Set your table neatly. If you do not know how to place the cutlery refer to any book on table settings or websites.

5) Include candles on your table for the optimum romance. Try using several votive candles or tea lights rather than two tall taper candles. They will keep your view of your partner open and create a romantic glow.

6) Use attractive serving dishes and platters and keep the pots and pans in the kitchen. Even if you decide to order food from your favorite restaurant, don’t serve food in plastic boxes or cartons. Keep them in serving platters and keep them warm.

7) Welcome your partner by seating him or her and placing the napkin in his or her lap. Make it feel like a romantic restaurant that is opened just for the two of you.

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1) You need to spend quality time with your loved one, otherwise the relationship will not last. Make time out at least half an hour a night and at least one day a month when the two of you can be exclusively alone with each other.

2) A relationship needs comfort, warmth and security. It is also based on compromise.

3) Learn to maintain a balance between dependence and independence. Tell and show your partner how much you need him but don’t cling on to him too tight. Otherwise it will make him feel trapped.

4) Encourage him to listen to you, by showing appreciation when he does. By the same token, show interest when he talks to you. Be aware that most men aren’t mentally programmed for conversation in the way women are. They need more silence and internal time.

5) Make him appreciate you. Don’t wait for a spontaneous compliment but say something good about yourself and ask for his agreement.

We all have arguments and disagreements with the ones we love the most. But sometimes it gets beyond a particular point where there is no return. Then you decide that you need to take a break and see if it is really meant to be, while some are too irrational and break the relationship. But later, when the emotions are back to normal, you want to get together again. So how do you really patch up?

3) Build Slowly: Take small steps before you start running. You cannot expect the other person to forgive instantly and become old buddies again. Make small talk, show concern over her wellbeing, call her once in a while. Don’t stalk her. Give her some space. Once you have consistent communication then you can start talking about the issues that caused your relationship to fall apart.