Want your relationship to go from short term to long term? If you want to bond with your man, then stop being a predictable bore on every date. Lovebirds who want to stay together forever need to live it up. So get creative and plan some really romantic evenings that are full of fun, frolic and some tender loving.

Must-Do Date #1

Sprint Away For a Wild Weekend

Just getting out of the house on a date is just not enough sometimes. You need to go all the way for a long time to really make a date special. Book yourself on a luxurious weekend in a hip inn or a really popular hotel. Staying out of the house gets you away from your everyday hassles (maid not turning up, what to cook for dinner, dusting the living room, etc) and gives you both a chance to focus on each other instead. Sleep late, spoil yourself with room service or have a long foamy bath, just concentrate on spoiling yourself and your man. A word of advice though: Hide the TV remote in the hotel room or you may end up spending the whole weekend being a couch potato.

Must-Do Date #2

Couple Up in a Cooking Class

Sure, not all guys are enthusiastic about chopping onions and grating cheese. But hey, add a dash of incentive (read that as a slurpy kiss, a roll in the flour, licking off the melted butter) for each course of the meal that the two of you cook together and you may never be able to get your honey out of the kitchen. It would work out even better if the two of you try your hand at a new cuisine. Opt for something exotic like Japanese. Learning something new together creates a bond that only the two of you share. And the big bonus is that you can look forward to a steady stream of interesting dates.

Must-Do Date #3

Make Your Own Movie Magic

When are you going to make use of that swanky new handy cam or your snazzy mobile with a camera? Get your honey to pretend to be director and you become a famous movie star (or vice versa, if your man prefers to preen before the lens). Do as he commands in front of the camera. Sing a song, do a Marilyn Monroe encore, or simply express your love for your man in the most theatrical style that you can. Edit the home movie you have made together on your home PC or laptop and give it an interesting name. If making a home movie was a fun experience, the two of you can compile a library of films for your eyes only.

Must-Do Date #4

Ride Up The Roller-Coaster

Come on, you can't neglect adventure if you really want to add spice to your date. The best way to add thrill to your love life: Hop on for a roller-coaster ride. You have to admit riding on the roller coaster is the ultimate romantic activity. And why is that? Because you have the perfect excuse to cling on to your mate's arm, burrow deep in his shoulder on that frightening plunge down and even throw your arms around his neck on the steep climb up.

Must-Do Date #5

Organise a Treasure Hunt

Everyone loves a good surprise. To take your date from the same-old mould to sensational heights, organise a scavenger hunt. This is a hot idea because it adds mystery to otherwise dull dates. When your honey returns home from work one Friday evening, leave a note for him on the mirror directing him to the next clue and finally...YOU. Make sure you leave naughty little mementos (a heart-shaped liquor chocolate, a condom, a lacy bra) with each clue too. A word of advice: don't be obvious and sprawl on the bed waiting for him. Make sure your man has to really hunt you out.

No Plan? No Hassle

Last minute ideas for innovative dates:

• Visit a shopping mall together. Split up to buy each other something sexy. Try out the gifts at home.

• Instead of sitting down in one speciality restaurant, visit several ethnic restaurants and order only one unique appetizer at each.

• Walk into a Rent-a-Car and hire a speedy set of wheels. Paint the town red in your fancy 'new' luxurious car.