Article: Though "date night" may sound forced, you and your special someone should aim to have a date night at least once a week, if not more often. You don't have to call it "date night" if that sounds too cheesy, but you should make a goal to spend some quality time together without anyone else around at least one night a week. You can do this same thing during date night, such as cooking dinner together and then going to the movies, or spice it up and do something new every time. If you're staying in, maintain a romantic atmosphere by lighting some candles and playing some soft music. Whatever you do, make sure you have time to really talk during your special time together. You won't be able to talk much if you're just going to a loud concert together. Learn to say no to others during "date night." Your girlfriends may be begging you to come out to the bars, but if you've scheduled a date night, tell them you can't make it and make plans for next week. Things will break down if "date night" is the thing you're always willing to give up. You should always look nice, tell each other how much you love each other, and compliment each other throughout the night. You don't have to plug this into your calendar, and hopefully you won't have to, but you should make a conscious effort to make love at least one a week, no matter how tired you feel after work, or how much you have going on that week. Making love is a way to maintain your intimacy and to grow closer to your partner. You should also spend some time just cuddling and kissing each other, so you don't feel like you're just checking "sex" off of your to-do list. Though your schedules may get crazy, you need to make a concerted effort to talk to each other every day, no matter how much work you have to do. You can set aside time to talk during dinner, or to talk over the phone if your loved one is away. Make a habit of knowing what your loved one's day was like. Though you don't have to bore each other with every little detail of your lives, you should become comfortable with each other's routines. If you're spending a week apart, set aside at least fifteen minutes a day to catch up and to remind your loved one how much you love and miss him. When you do talk, there should be no distractions. You're not really talking if you're also watching the game or checking your phones.

What is a summary?
Make time for romance. Make love at least once a week. Make time to talk.