In our lives, sometimes, we let the important relationships fall by the wayside and take the people who matter for granted. If you have a special someone in your life – your spouse, fiancée, or your lady love – and if things have been a little less than magical for a while, a date night at home can be just what you need to jazz things up – and by that we do not mean Netflix and pizza! Worried that you might not be able to pull it off? Cast aside your fears, men, for we are here to teach you how to set up the purrfect (excuse the pun) date night like a boss!

Clean the house

Nothing kills mood like dirty dishes in the sink and a stink around the house that even scented candles can’t mask. Man up and do the dishes, and then gather your strength to pick up the litter strewn around the house and get everything in order. The first thing your lady love will notice as she walks in the door is how clean everything is, and there is no way she won’t be impressed!

Pick a theme

Is there a hobby you both share? Or a certain genre of movies you both like watching? Make your special night about the things you both love and pick activities that revolve around a central theme.

Pay attention to the food

Thinking of making it a wine night? Why not go the whole hog and get some cheeses and canapes to complete the menu? Food plays an important role in our life, and on a night when you’re looking to rekindle romance it’s an unwritten rule to make sure the food is gobsmackingly good – right from the aperitif to the digestif.

Dress up

Why wait for that promotion dinner to dress up to the nines? We say, dress to impress your better half and encourage her to do the same too! After all, if you’re wooing each other all over again, why not do it while you feel beautiful and look amazing?

Talk your heart out

Conversation is such an underrated aphrodisiac. Sometimes, all you need to do is listen to the woman in your life and give her your undivided attention. On your date night, let it be all about her. Be lavish in your compliments, reminisce about your best memories together, and have an honest heart-to-heart. Be careful to steer clear of sensitive issues though – you don’t want to ruin something good!

As a wise (wo)man once said, a man should never stop dating the girl he loves.  So choose well, and let the love flow, dear men. Take the initiative and let the woman of your dreams know just how much she means to you. Add your own brand of charm to these ideas and see if they don’t make her go weak in the knees for you!