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* You've endured enough chick flicks to know that women need a little tenderness now and then. But you don't have to fly her to Paris for dinner atop the Eiffel Tower. Instead, try out these painless techniques to demonstrate that you think about her while going about your day.
Buy Her Little Things
No, we don't mean a princess-cut diamond--price has nothing to do with it. "The most important thing in building romance is to maintain a constant connection," says dating coach Evan Marc Katz, coauthor of Why You're Still Single. "It winds up being more meaningful than something extravagant." So when you're picking up boring essentials at the store, grab a pint of her favorite ice cream or the flavor of lip balm she likes best.
Build Up Events
When she has a big day coming up, let her know you're supportive by reminding her that you remember. "A good way to reinforce her own excitement about an occasion is to find creative ways to share it with her," says Carol Bruess, PhD, coauthor of What Happy Couples ...