Ideas for romantic gestures

05/20/25 5:47pm

This post was sourced from submitted reader questions and posted by wikiHow Editorial Staff, based on our article: 60+ Examples of Romantic Gestures: For Any Occasion or Budget .

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wikiHow Editorial Team

05/20/25 5:48pm

Looking for some thoughtful romantic gestures to show your significant other how much you care? Here are some ideas to inspire you:

Surprise them at work or school with a drink from their favorite coffee shop.
Plan a romantic picnic for the two of you.
Write cute messages on sticky notes and place them all around their home.
Create a custom playlist with songs that remind you of them.
Make a fancy and delicious home-cooked meal for them.
Set up an at-home spa night for them.
Bring them breakfast in bed.
Plan a romantic scavenger hunt for a date night.

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Kimberly Hill
Certified Dating and Relationship Coach

07/16/25 1:32am

Romantic gestures can take endless forms, but the ones that truly leave a lasting impression are those aligned with how your partner receives love. A great place to start is by exploring their love language by taking the Love Languages quiz together. Let's say your boyfriend or girlfriend's primary love language is quality time , then plan an intentional evening just for the two of you: a cozy movie night at home with no phones, a spontaneous scenic walk on a new trail, or a full day at the beach with their favorite snacks and music.
If they value acts of service , think about the everyday things that might stress or overwhelm them, then quietly take care of those things. Surprise them by detailing their car, filling up their gas tank before a weekend outing, or taking over a chore they’ve been dreading.

The most romantic gestures aren’t always grand, they’re thoughtful, personalized, and done with presence and care.

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