Has the woman in your life ever commented that you never do anything nice for her? She has also probably remarked with dismay that you do not understand her needs. You are at your wit’s end as to what to do. Is there an easy solution which will not require you to take up another job to fund your “Prince Charming” endeavours?

Fear not! All hope is not lost. Here are some easy (both on yourself and your wallet) suggestions for you to try out.

1. Find out the exact time of her birth or at least, whether it was in the day or at night. Send her a romantic e card greeting online, preferably with music. There are several websites which offer free e card greetings like Yahoo, Hallmark, Blue Mountain , egreetings.com and 123greetings.com. Once that is done, send her a text message at the exact time of her birthday, saying that the world has become more beautiful/special/remarkable at this exact second because she was born. Then, ask her to check her email.
2. If she has a dog as a pet, offer to take her dog out for a walk and using a digital camera, capture happy moments of her dog playing. If you are allergic to animals, make sure you take your anti-allergy medication first. She will be all the more touched with your determination to extend your love to her favourite four-legged friend.
3.  Write her love notes and place them in items that she normally uses. For example, in her wallet, in her handbag, in her compact powder, in her laptop, in her favourite cereal box or in the book that she is presently reading during her commute to work. You do not need to be William Shakespeare to win her heart. Simple words like “I’m thinking of you”, “I love your smile”, “I can’t wait to see you later” and “I love you” are sure winners!
4. Go with her when she needs retail therapy. Carry all her shopping bags, regardless of their weight and refrain from any complaints. Express interest in her shopping activities; compliment her excellent taste in clothes, perfume, shoes, etc. At all times, make her feel special by being attentive. Resist the urge to run to the nearest electrical, computer or D.I.Y shop! Do remember to wear comfortable walking shoes as your woman is a “marathon runner” when it comes to shopping!
5.  On a rainy day, do all that it takes to keep her dry, even if it means getting yourself drenched to the bone, ruining your new leather shoes and soaking your car mat!
6.  Remember all her close friends’ names and what the latest hot topics are in each of their lives. Key the information in your Blackberry and catalogue them accordingly. Ask her about how “so and so” is doing and rehash what you remembered of her friend’s present dilemma. Raise this when she least expects it. Your woman will be so impressed when you take a genuine interest in her friends’ lives. She will think you are such a sensitive man!
7.  Take up cooking, or at least, learn to cook one dish to perfection. It is preferable you find out what her favourite meal is first! Once you have mastered your culinary skill, cook the dish for her. Lay the table with candles and flowers. Do not forget the right choice of wine to go with the dish. You will definitely win a lot of brownie points if you pull this off with ease and finesse!
8. At all times, resist the urge to offer solutions when she is talking about her problems at home, at work, with her friends or on anything else. A suggestion of a possible solution is only to be given when she asks for it. Even so, make sure you phrase it such that it is just a suggestion and not an order or instruction. No matter how tired or bored you are, pry your eyes open with virtual matchsticks and listen to her intently. She will be ever so grateful to you!
9.  Following on suggestion number 8, when you see that she does not like to tackle an annoying problem and she has asked you for a solution, do not hesitate in giving her the help that she needs. Call that plumber for her, speak to her noisy neighbour or update the anti-virus spyware in her computer for her. However, spare her the details of your tasks. Just do them quietly and stoically!
10.  Learn how to give a good neck and shoulder massage. You can always find a book on massages from the local library or have a skilled friend teach you. Practice giving the massage on a willing ‘victim” before you offer to give her one. This will reap you benefits beyond comparison!

This woman who is the love of your life is an exquisite masterpiece. Take the time to appreciate her, to study her, to be in awe of her and to make her feel that there is no other woman in the world like her. Believe me, she is worth it!