1- Many of us eat in front of the TV or the computer. Think about
providing a cozy place to eat at least part of the time.  One in
which you can sit and exchange ideas and enjoy each other's company.  
Take time to create a pleasant table as well.  These little touches 
make a big difference in fostering relationships not only with a
significant other, but with all of our family and our guests.

Be sure to have other places in your house where people can sit 
and converse as well; places where you can face each other
instead of the TV. Quite a challenge in our TV oriented world.
 

2- Fragrance is always present, even when we don't consciously
notice it.  First of all become aware of any unpleasant smells
that you need to deal with. Then the fun part comes with all the 
wonderfulways you can bring pleasant fragrances into your home.  
Cooking and baking are classic ways.  But potpourri and scented 
candles are also lovely ways to bring in wonderful smells.

Light and warmth are another element that makes our home an
inviting environment where we are likely to want to stay home
and spend time together.  Is you home sunlit when the weather
allows and full of warm light when it is cloudy or nighttime?  
Warmth can also come with color and materials like wood.  
Even pictures and posters can add to our sense of warmth.
 

3- Relationships flourish in a surroundings in which we feel pampered.  
What indicates luxury and total relaxation to you and your partner.
For some it may be a hot tub and for others a porch swing.  Even
though you may not have the lifestyle you dream of, what little things 
could you have that would be even a hint of that dream?  If you can't 
afford a pool perhaps you can afford that deck chair. If you can't afford
a fancy resort perhaps a set of luxurious bath towels will make you feel
pampered.   Whatever you do will make you feel closer to that dream 
and will help that dream along.

4- We need a place where we can just enjoy the presence and love of our 
partner without distractions like undone work or objects that bring us 
stressful thoughts. Do you to have a pleasant place where you can be 
alone together.  A place that includes the music, fragrances and things 
that you love and that promotes romance.  Music can also be a buffer 
separating you from outside noise and increasing your sense of being 
alone. Think about your home.  Is there a place to alonebe together. 
 How could you make it more appealing?