Right, so, in that case, it sounds like he's looking for something that's special compared to your usual date. Why don't you try making it a little more intimate? Set up dinner at home -- candles, roses and wine, put the takeout on nice plates if you're not a cook.

Then add a nice gift. Right in the middle of the place setting with a red ribbon's always a good way to go.

[How about that. Apparently, he does know romance.]