The Valentine's roses have died, the choccies are all finished and the remote control once again gets more stroking than you do.

It's time to take action and we've got your POA for channelling the chi back into your relationship.

1. Go somewhere

With the current financial situation, Mauritius might be wishful thinking. But there's no reason why you can't find romance in your own back yard, so to speak.

The Atlantic Seaboard in Cape Town is brimming with venues, functions and accommodation that will make you feel miles away from home, even if it's only down the road.

Try the Protea Hotel Sea Point for a true home-from-home feeling.

2. The way to a man's heart is through his stomach

This may sound like something out of your mother's 1961 edition of "Kook en Geniet", but it's the truth. And you know guys aren't the best at planning ahead, so go and make a reservation at Pepenero in Mouille Point, Cape Town.

As one of the city's premier restaurants, you can expect 5 star treatment and a menu that will have you both drooling.

Boys like boy-food, so luckily the menu stretches from sushi to steak and burgers, so that the girls don't feel like whales and the boys don't feel like wusses after dinner.

But besides service and food, the view is the ace up your sleeve.

Sipping goblets of red wine in dim lighting, staring through the glass partitioning at the ocean with only a solitary rose between you, how could you not fall in love again?

3. Look amazing

He's seen you in your PJs and granny panties with wild hair and baggy eyes, but take this opportunity to remind him why he stalked you all those weeks in the first place. What you need is a makeover, girlfriend.

But why should he be the only one to have a hot partner? Surprise him with a spa-rty for the two of you. Elixir Spa on Beach Rd offers fantastic couples packages like the Champagne and Kisses experience for some pampering and primping. Spice things up with a steam room session to start off.

Are you thinking "Titanic"? Yeah, baby! It'll give a whole new meaning to getting hot and sweaty.

Be prepared for four hours of sensual bliss as the beauty therapists massage the stress away, stroke your face through a designer facial and give you each a mani-pedi that would make Paula from 7de Laan squeal with jealousy!

Then admire your ‘new' partner in the relaxation area while sipping some champagne.

4. Step out of your comfort zone

All buffed and beautiful and nowhere to go?

Start the evening with a childish adventure at the Serendipity Maze next to the Lighthouse in Mouille Point. You'll each have to take different paths and hope you find each other in the middle. If you do, you know it's meant to be.

If not, well, no one needs to know you cheated!

Afterwards, play some putt-putt, laze on the beach or race each other down the Promenade.

5. Make memories

The views along the Atlantic Seaboard are unmatched; kaleidoscopic sunsets, the bluest waters and the mountain at your back, this is the perfect opportunity to get snap happy.

So the next time you feel like your relationship's in a rut, take a rummage through your albums and remember these special times.

Love and be loved all year round!

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