Perhaps you and your guy are past the first dates and the get-to-know-you conversations, and you are enjoying the beginnings of a great relationship. The goal now is to maintain the fun and excitement of the swooning phase. You want to show your man that you are invested in every stage of the relationship by performing romantic gestures just for him!

At this point you have a pretty good idea of his hobbies. So put these pearls of wisdom to use. Show him that you two haven’t settled into any sort of boring routine by planning a surprise date involving one of his favorite past times. Consider taking him up on a tennis match or sitting through an action movie. Another way to keep him hooked is claiming him in public. Don’t go too far with the PDA, but look for opportunities to touch him, hold his hand, or drop a kiss. Letting him know you only have eyes, and lips, for him can give his ego a much needed boost. Lastly, go easy on him. Guys hate to be, dare I say, nagged. So pick your battles wisely and be sure to play up his strengths. Letting him know you appreciate the things he is doing right will motivate him to look for more ways to put a smile on your face.

The key is to delight in each chapter of a relationship as a unique experience. Just continue being the creative and thoughtful women you are and he will keep coming back for more!