Rules for the Perfect Prelude

1. Atmosphere matters. Don't underestimate its importance for creating a good romantic mood. Imagine you go to the cinema and instead of a big screen and powerful sound, you see... a TV on a stool and an old speaker. Will you enjoy the movie? Of course not. The only difference between this example and foreplay is that, in the cinema, no matter the movie, there's always a big screen and popcorn, while here each of us sets the mood in our own way. Some need candles and relaxing music, others like to have a good meal, and another couple loves spontaneity, so any preparation kills the romance for them. In short, we all have different interpretations of the phrase "romantic evening". So, tune your empathy to the maximum level to catch your partner's mood and work on creating an atmosphere comfortable for both of you.