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A public service announcement from Cosmo: Valentine's Day is February 14. (Program your PDA now!) Of course, it's never too early to put more romance into the relationship. Start by upgrading your dates. Here, some sweet, non-mushy ways to channel Cupid.
Tune In to Her Tastes
Most guys think romance equals a dozen roses. But they're cliche and some women don't even like them. To really earn points with your girl, you have to do your homework and figure out what she's into. "Paying attention to her favorite flower, food, and wine shows that you care about and understand her," says Carolyn Bushong, author of Bring Back the Man You Fell in Love With. So rather than bring her the ol' standby buds, pick up a couple of sunflowers (if those are her lave) or a bottle of white you know she loves.
Turn It Into an Event
A romantic date should feel superspecial--like prom night, minus the limo and corsage. Meaning: Make it a production. "Anyone can drop money on dinner," says Douglas Weiss, PhD, author of Intimacy. "But when you put time and effort into planning something extraordinary for your girlfriend, it makes her feel appreciated."
Start by telling her a couple of weeks in advance that you have a surprise evening planned, so she has something to look forward ...
Source: HighBeam Research, How to wow her on a date.(Cosmo for your guy)