How to create a romantic evening at home (veezq-60442)

You have decided to invite someone you are dating to your home for a romantic evening and you want everything to go well. Here are a few tips to help you achieve that result. There are a number of factors you need to consider when planning your romantic evening:

You have decided to invite someone you are dating to your home for a romantic evening and you want everything to go well. Here are a few tips to help you achieve that result.

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There are a number of factors you need to consider when planning your romantic evening:

It is a good idea to make sure your house or apartment is clean and tidy. It may not be anyone's primary focus but it will make an impression on your guest, even if it is subliminal.

Spend a few hours doing the cleaning yourself; hire someone to do it for you, or, at the very least, shove all that clutter into your closets or under the bed. Wipe down surfaces to get rid of dust and stains.

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Wipe down the sink/washbasin, tub and shower stall. Put a fresh cake of soap on the sink and hang fresh towels. At the very least, your guest will use the bathroom to wash his or her hands so make sure it is a pleasant experience.

Get rid of any extraneous clutter like clothes strewn around the room or on the floor. Change the sheets, make the bed and wipe down any surfaces. If your guest ends up spending the night, you do not want him or her racing off for a tetanus shot in the morning.

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To create a romantic atmosphere in your bedroom, have some scented candles on hand and an easy-to-reach sound system. You might also consider buying a quilt cover in a rich, romantic color and a set of sheets to match.

While food can be an excellent means of seduction, it is a mistake to choose too complicated a menu unless you are an experienced cook and you do not get easily flustered.

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Simple dishes like spaghetti or ratatouille make a tasty and satisfying meal without spiking your anxiety levels. The point is to enjoy the evening along with your guest, not treat the event like it is a university-entrance exam.

One trick is to prepare as much of the meal as possible beforehand so you are not rushing around like a pinball once your guest arrives.

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Have all the ingredients chopped, diced and ready for cooking. Do this the night before or earlier that day, whatever works best for you.

Salad ingredients can be prepared earlier and stored in separate containers, then added to the salad bowl and dressed before serving.

You can even cheat by purchasing your meal from a favorite restaurant and having it delivered (or picking it up) before your guest arrives.

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Definitely buy desert from your favorite bakery or supermarket, unless you are a wiz at whipping up a Pavlova or meringue. Another option is to prepare dessert the night before and reheat it if necessary when you are ready to serve it.

Make sure your kitchen is clean before you begin cooking. Yes, you will no doubt make a mess once you start but you don't want yesterday's dishes in the way. Your guest may offer to help so the kitchen needs to meet minimum health standards.

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Set the table beforehand. Use a good tablecloth, your best silverware and a nice set of plates. Use your best glasses and an attractive salt and pepper set, milk jug and sugar bowl. Show your guest that you went to some trouble to make the meal a special occasion. This is not the time for melamine dishes or chipped or mismatched crockery. You're aiming for a touch of class.

Use candlesticks on the table for a romantic ambience, or place candles on other surfaces around the room.

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Background music is necessary but make sure it is romantic and subtle. Limit blaring rock and roll or rap to the period when you are preparing dinner, but please, no high-octane music while you are eating.

Set the sound at a low volume so it does not interfere with your conversation. Moreover, remember, if you do not play music during the meal you run the risk of filling any silences with the sound of people masticating.

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Do not let your guest anywhere near the kitchen after the meal is over. I hope that you will have better things to do with your time together.

But all is not lost if they do insist on helping with the chores. Many a couple has fallen in love while doing the dishes, for two main reasons:

1. As mentioned earlier, there is the ease of conversation that takes place when you are doing a task rather than concentrating on talking.

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2. Doing dishes together is like playing house. It can actually feel very romantic, especially when one or both people realize, "This is what I want with this person." You will not get the same effect if you use a dishwasher, so set aside at least a couple of pots, which will you allow to suggest, "I'll wash and you dry."

With a little forethought, anyone can create a romantic evening at home. The old cliché, "the way to a person's heart is through their stomach", has more than a little truth to it. Test it yourself with someone you care about. The least you will get is a great home-cooked meal.