Couples in love often do silly things to express their emotions. It’s one of the great things about being in love -- feeling happy and goofy and like you want to shout it to the world, because people need to know about a love as great as yours. A Florida man recently tried to show his girlfriend that his love for her was sky-high, by releasing balloons to float to the heavens, but now he’s facing potential jail time for the stunt.

Forty-year-old Anthony Brasfield was with his girlfriend in a Motel 6 parking lot on the morning of February 17 when he released 12 heart-shaped balloons in an apparent declaration of affection. What he didn’t know was that a Florida Highway Patrol officer witnessed it too -- and subsequently charged him with an environmental crime.

When guys think about a sexy woman (y'know, other than their wives), they think of the usual physical traits. The blond hair. Big boobs. Curvy hips. Not to mention the low-cut tops, Daisy Duke shorts, and high heels.

But there's so much more to being sexy than just the physical. I know, I know. A guy is admitting this. It's true, though. Honestly, a strong, confident woman can be just as alluring as Kate Upton. She'd be even more alluring if she looked like Kate, but that's neither here nor there.

What I'm saying is that yes, our society is hooked on looks. And with the evils of Photoshop running rampant in magazine spreads everywhere, the myth of perfection seems very real. Thing is, you can't date a magazine. At least not legally in the 50 states.

So instead, plant your feet on the ground and realize that all women are sexy in their own way. Some more than others. And ladies, want to know a few things that actually turn guys on? Here's a look at 8 of them:

I am all for the overly dramatic, awe-inspiring pronouncements of love. Those Jumbotron proposals at baseball games and the flash mob choreographed to One Direction's "That's What Makes You Beautiful" are fun to watch. But let's get real, most of us don't have time to orchestrate over-the-top gestures with any regularity and we shouldn't have to. There are lots of ways to express how head-over-heels in love you are without involving a hot air balloon or sky writer. After nearly 10 years of marriage, I have learned it's the little, everyday gestures that really make my hubby feel adored. Here are 12 ways to say 'I Love You' without speaking a word.

Another Valentine's Day has come and gone. And whether you go all out with the flowers, candy and ginormous teddy bears or you simply think it's a huge load of bunk, well, it doesn't really matter now. The day has passed. But the feelings shouldn't.

Know what? Screw Valentine's Day. Cupid can go shove it where the sun don't shine. No, you want to be romantic? You want to get those butterfly feelings in your stomach just like you had on your first date long ago? Good. Then every single day should be your Valentine's Day. Spread the love 365 times a year.

To help you keep that flame burning, here's a list of 8 things couples need to do every single day! This may be one of the cheesiest things I've ever written, but hey, other than lactose-intolerant folks, who doesn't love cheese?

My husband was offended by last week's column on what those candy sweethearts should REALLY say. Well, maybe not so much "offended" as defeated.

Since I was suggesting we replace "BE MINE?" with "R THOSE UR TOENAILS?" he assumed I wasn't that into it, and suggested we just skip the whole thing.

There is only one reply to this: No FREAKIN' WAY!

So maybe our pillow talk isn't what it used to be and I totally get that V-day is a Hallmark holiday. But even a cliche, revenue-driven holiday is a great excuse to enjoy a meal that doesn't involve a kiddie menu or cutting someone else's meat or having to ask "Who keeps kicking me?" 50 times. I wish Hallmark would make up more occasions to celebrate with a card and a romantic dinner, like:

Beware the comfy sofa nookie trapI don’t love winter weather. I appreciate a good snowstorm, which seem to be getting fewer and more far between, but I don’t find it at all endearing to be pimp slapped by a gust of wind as soon as I crack the door open. I don’t think it’s cute to see my breath become visible in little clouds of whitish smoke when I walk outside. I don’t even check the mail on a regular basis during a cold snap—which, to my internal thermometer, is 45 degrees or below—and I surely don’t do a lot of voluntary going out and diddling around. My clothes aren’t even as cute.

This weekend marks the happiest and saddest day in most couples' lives. For men, it's the Super Bowl! The climax of a brutal, season-long battle among 32 teams. It's awesome! It's epic! But it's also the end of the season, and with the end of the game comes the start of a long stretch of football-less Sundays. Sniff.

For women in general (those who don't like football), the Super Bowl is another annoying Sunday filled with a ton more beer, nachos, wings, and yelling. But it's also the end of the season, and with the end of the game comes a long stretch of having their husbands back on Sundays.

Yes, the Super Bowl can be a bit stressful in some houses, but it really doesn't have to be. Instead, more couples should watch the game together. Heck, it could even save their marriage! Here are 7 reasons why:

If you're a busy mom like me, then a date night where you're not cutting up someone else's food and begging a small person to eat his vegetables actually sounds pretty sexy.

But c'mon! You've got a few hours with no kids, so why not spend it doing something naughty? Whether you're looking to make 2013 the best sex year ever or just need to add some spice back into your sex life, here are a five ways to can turn your regular old date night into something right out of 50 Shades of Grey.