Looking for a few tricks to stuff up your sleeve so you can whip them out gracefully and wow him "just like that"? Why don't you try these ideas?
1. Do something he loves, and make it that much better. Let's say you've snagged yourself a football freak. Throw on a jersey, with some sexy cutoffs (or if it's cold, some jeans that make your butt look oh-so-fantastic), tie your hair up in a messy, I'm-pretending-not-to-care knot or ponytail, have the fridge stocked ahead of time with his favorite beer or soft drinks, and heck, while we at it, go ahead and make some nachos! He'll appreciate the gesture, even if he doesn't say anything, and you may find that game day is more exciting than you thought!
2. Give him those first-date-goosebumps after you've been dating for a while. Remember when you first started dating, and he was so sexy and new and exciting? Well, you must still feel that way, if you're still with him, so show him! Wear something he loves to see you in, give his hand a squeeze, grab his butt, lay your head on his shoulder! Don't be all over him, but make him feel like you're still totally into him.
3. Let him unwind his way. When we come home from a particularly wretched day at the office, we want to vent. It calms us down. Men don't vent, and we can't make them, even if they seem really stressed. Ask if he wants to talk about it ONCE. If he doesn't, then he just doesn't and you're going to stress him out if you bug him. So let him do his own thing for a while. That doesn't mean you have to leave him alone (unless he asks) so let him lay his head in your lap and watch some mindless tv while you run your fingers in his hair.
4. Cook for him. Men love food. Period. So call his mom (depending of course on the relationship status and whether or not the two of you get along) and find out something he really loved to eat growing up. When he comes over, surprise him with his favorite dish!
5. Let him go out with the guys. It does not mean he doesn't want to be around you, it means he needs to be just a guy for a bit. Don't call him, or text him, just let him have his night. He may surprise you - and call you at the end of the night to tell you he missed you.
6. Be nice to his friends - at least to their faces. The thing about guys is that once they make a connection with another guy, it lasts. Sometimes forever. So even if your man's best bud is obviously a loser to the rest of the world, to your guy, all that matters is that when he was getting beat up in gym class, that loser took up for him. So even if you just can't stand his friends, keep in mind that guys don't make friends with other guys just 'cause.
7. Don't make him do things he hates. If you've been taking piano lessons since you were six (or even since last year) and you have a recital, yes, he should attend. This is important to you and if he really cares about you he'll be there to cheer for you and support you. But your third cousin's college roommate's second wedding does not fall under the he-must-attend category. Use your best judgement and keep in mind that everything he does for you, you have to make up to him. Think: hockey games, superbowl parties, etc.
8. Rub his feet. GROSS! I KNOW! The very idea of a man's feet, especially at the end of a long, hard day... But there is a way around that. Have him take a shower immediately upon coming home from work. Once he's clean, refreshed, and out of work-mode, let him lay back on the couch and THEN rub his feet.
9. Give his mom a chance. Boys love their mommies, it's a well-known fact. Mommies hate seeing a woman take her place as most-important-female in her son's life, that's also a well-known fact. So when he does finally bring you home to meet her, be polite, friendly, and make an effort to get comfortable with her. She AND he will appreciate it. After all, how would you feel about being "replaced"?
10. Let him open up to you on his terms. Guys are not big on deep conversation - it's not you, it's just how they're wired. So if you're wanting to get closer, try something easy and light first, like "where did your family go on vacation when you were little?" or "if you could go anywhere in the world, where would you go?". And gradually, you'll learn more and more. Just take it one step at a time. Bonus tip: Don't EVER expect deep conversation after sex. That's another wiring thing.
Obviously these tips will work with some guys, and with some it won't. But if you master them, he'll never want to let you go!