A Husband’s Guide to Giving Her a Romantic Bubble Bath

One of the things I've learned after nearly 9 years of marriage is, to keep a romantic spark alive in our relationship; I occasionally have to do something for my wife that is just for her.

Some time ago, I discovered that one of the most romantic things I can do for my wife is give her a long, relaxing bubble bath. In fact, this is something I try to do for her at least once every few weeks (after the kids have gone to bed) and, even though it is geared toward her, I find I enjoy it just as much.

Here are some tricks I've learned over the years:

First, a dirty bathroom is not a romantic bathroom. Perhaps you're a clean freak and your bathroom is already spotless. Or, maybe you're like us and that room only gets cleaned once every few weeks. If it's the latter, spend the time to clean it first. It will make a big difference. For example, our cat's litter box is in our bathroom and, if I don't take a few minutes to clean it, it does produce just enough of an odor to ruin the mood.

If you aren't the one who normally cleans the bathroom, taking the time to do it is likely going to score you some brownie points. Of course, if you don't want to make that effort, you could always check into a clean hotel room for the night too.

Second, set the mood by remembering all her senses. Use candles to make the room more romantic, play some soft music and pick bubble bath that has a scent she likes. With practice, I learned how to make the bath just the right temperature for her so she enjoys it the second she sets foot in it. And, to top things off, I'll either treat her to a glass of wine or dark chocolates.

Third, don't just stand there, wash her. Start at her feet and work your way up. Make sure to take your time with this rather than rush. Believe me, this is something I know my wife appreciates, especially when she sees my arms and shirt covered in bubbles.

Fourth, just because she's naked doesn't mean this has to always be about sex. Yes, there's a good chance it'll lead to that. But, even if it doesn't, make sure to enjoy the time you are having together. Use the intimacy to talk about your days, your dreams, etc. That way, even if you don't make love, you'll still be a bit closer.