1. Cleanliness - Romance is a state of mind, an atmosphere. Whether it be your car or home, make sure the area is neat and tidy. No one wants to think about romance when they have to push stuff out of the way to sit down. Their vision should be of such things as candles, wine, flowers; not dirt, crumbs and mess.

2. Past relationships - Avoid this subject like the plague. Your date doesn’t want to hear how someone else broke your heart or how your last flame was an A**. This makes you look bad, not your old flame. If your date brings up the subject, just calmly say, "We just grew apart and went our separate ways," or "We wanted different things out of life, so we split."

3. Hot topic subjects - What I mean is, when you are having a romantic evening for instance, don’t talk about money, kids, politics or repairs that need done to the house. Instead talk about your hobbies, new things you want to try, great restaurants, your favorite foods, where you would like to vacation. You can talk about future dates together, what is romantic to you and what do you enjoy doing on your day off.

4. Personal hygiene - Yes, it is very important for romance. Smelling and looking your best makes a big impact on how the other person relates to you. Try to keep your hands and nails clean and neat, don’t chew on your nails; big turn off! Your teeth are extremely important, visit a dentist and have dental work done if necessary. Who wants to look at or kiss a rotten mouth, no one! And don’t wear dirty or holey clothes. If you don’t take the time to look your best, why should your date take the time to spend with you?

5. Your mood - If you’re in a bad or grumpy mood, it will show. Your date won’t be able to relax with the tension. No relaxing = no romance. If you find yourself a little stressed out or in a grumpy mood, first sit down and quiet yourself for a few minutes. Think about how exciting your upcoming romantic rendezvous is going to be. How you will laugh and have a good time on your romantic adventure together. If a bad thought pops in your head, just dismiss it and think about something good again. Singing or humming a fun song can help fix your mood. And, don’t get upset if things aren’t going the way you envisioned during your date. So you couldn’t get into the restaurant of your choice, try something different. Just going with the flow will ensure a fun and enjoyable time for both of you!