In fact, according to a recent survey of more than 2,300 Americans by the romance-focused social network Zoosk, the vast majority of couples say that romance in a relationship is “very important.” And yet, only 59% say they’re satisfied with the amount of romance in their lives. More from Prevention.com: How To Tell If You Need Couples Therapy So for those of us who could use a little more melting and less mediocre, here are five ways to bring romance back to your relationship, inspired by Hope Springs: 

  1. Pucker up. As you rush out the door in the morning, you and your mate typically give each other a quick peck before parting ways, right? Well, next time, really lay one on him. Not only is it a romantic gesture, but the longer, more passionate the kiss, the more of a happy oxytocin spike you’ll get—talk about a feel-good start to the day. (Check out 10 other easy ways you can increase your oxytocin levels).  
  2. Plan a little surprise. Small surprises make the everyday special, says psychotherapist Barton Goldsmith, PhD, author of Emotional Fitness for Couples. This can be anything from letting your partner sleep in on a Saturday, surprising him with a picnic-dinner on the living room floor, or leaving love notes on the fridge. 
  3. Get out of town. No need to max out the credit card with a European vacation, but the Zoosk survey did reveal that 34% of people say a summer vacation delivers the most romance in a relationship. Consider a weekend stay at a bed-and-breakfast, or even booking a couple nights in a hotel a few towns away. 
  4. Mix things up. It’s all too easy to fall into a routine and end up in a relationship rut. The solution? Get out of your comfort zone by suggesting the two of you take a cooking class or a tennis lesson together. Feel free to apply this to the bedroom, too, by talking about a fantasy you’ve been having, trying new positions, or even spicing things up with some erotic reads. (Need some inspiration? Check out 8 Sexy Books For Your Bedroom.)  More from Prevention.com: 10 New Tips for Sizzling Sex 
  5. Go all out for anniversaries. Forty-two percent of Americans say anniversaries are the most romantic occasion of the year, so make it a point to really celebrate the day. Avoid joint gifts for the household—you may want a cable upgrade, but that won’t exactly make your toes curl—and go with thoughtful expressions of love, like a hand-written letter recounting the first time you met.