The world is getting busier and faster-paced every day, and adding old-fashioned romantic ideas to your relationship or marriage can be difficult if you have a hectic career or other responsibilities to worry about. On the one hand, part of being an old-fashioned romantic involves working hard to provide for and take care of your family.

But you need to balance that responsibility with paying enough attention to your lover to let them know how important they are to you. Your sweetheart may understand that work or other responsibilities keep you away from home longer than you would like, but do you make sure that they know how much you missed them when you were gone?

Whether it was a week-long business trip or a day at work, you should make sure that giving your wife, husband, girlfriend or boyfriend a big kiss and hug is the first thing you do when you get home. Don’t let the distractions that took you away from the most important thing in your life continue when you return home again.

It’s never a bad idea to bring home a romantic surprise for your lover at the end of a work day or trip. Just keep in mind that the greatest gift you could give your special someone is the simplest and most inexpensive one: a hug!