What are some ways I, a 26-year-old man, can be more romantic with my 22-year-old girlfriend?
I'm a 26-year-old man and I feel like I'm not being the best partner to my 22-year-old fiancée. I want to find ways to show her my love in a more meaningful and romantic way, but I don't have the funds to buy gifts or flowers. I’m looking for actions that can express my feelings beyond just telling her I love her. I do enjoy drawing, so I’ve been creating illustrations of her favorite characters and writing little notes on the back for her to discover. However, those gestures seem small to her, and I want to step it up. She used to write me heartfelt messages every day before I left for work at 6 a.m., and I want to reciprocate that level of thoughtfulness. I find myself struggling to come up with ideas that truly reflect how much she means to me. She is incredibly special, and I believe she deserves the world and more. I really want to make her feel that love. I’m reaching out for suggestions on how to do better.