Let me tell you something—George Clooney, the Hollywood heartthrob, has been making some serious moves to bring the romance back into his marriage with his wife, Amal Clooney. Recent snapshots of the couple enjoying quality time together in Italy have sparked a deeper story. An exclusive source tells Closer that George is determined to rekindle the passion in their relationship after realizing they've been living more like roommates than lovers.

George Clooney’s Realization: Roommates or Lovers?

Here’s the scoop: George has come to terms with the fact that over the years, he's taken Amal for granted. The couple, who have been leading somewhat separate lives due to their demanding careers, are now focusing on reconnecting. According to an insider, "George has vowed to up his game when it comes to his marriage. He’s making way more time to connect with Amal, because truth be told, he has let that slip a little." The source goes on to say, "It suddenly dawned on him that they’re becoming more like roommates than lovers." Now, George is putting in the effort to change that dynamic.

The Journey of Their Love Story

Let’s rewind for a moment. George and Amal were introduced to each other by mutual friends back in July 2013, and their whirlwind romance quickly became the talk of the town. The couple, known for their globetrotting lifestyle, captured everyone's attention. Fast forward to April 2014, and the Ocean’s 11 star, then 63, proposed to the glamorous human rights lawyer, then 46, in a romantic gesture that set the tone for their marriage.

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George shared the story behind the proposal with The Hollywood Reporter in September 2017. He revealed that he hid the engagement ring in a candle drawer, hoping Amal would find it after he asked her to fetch a lighter. He joked, "I did all the stuff, got down on my knee and did all the things you’re supposed to do." He even prepared a playlist featuring his aunt Rosemary Clooney’s songs, waiting for the perfect moment when the song "Why Shouldn’t I?" played. But George wasn’t prepared for the lengthy pause before Amal said yes, as she was so overwhelmed by the ring that she "just kept staring at it, going, 'Oh, my God.' It was 20 minutes of me on my knee, waiting for her to say yes."

Time to Rekindle the Flame

Fast forward to today, and it seems George knows it’s time to ramp up the romance once again. The source explains, "She’s still very young and vibrant, and George can’t exactly ignore the age gap between them. He’s gotten pretty hung up on how much he’s starting to show his age, and it’s freaking him out." The insider continues, "If he wants to hang on to her, he needs to make a big effort to keep sweeping her off her feet. They can’t fall into the trap of only connecting over their shared responsibilities as parents; they need to keep the passion alive too. So, George is becoming Mr. Romance."

Exotic vacations to Africa and lazy days spent boating around Lake Como may have been enough in the past, but now George is stepping up his game. He’s digging deep into his playbook to keep the spark alive, doing sweet things like surprising Amal in bed with her favorite croissants and buying her favorite perfumes when he’s out and about. The source adds, "He’s desperate to get the passion firing on all cylinders again and is throwing himself into it. They’re having romantic lunches and going on long walks after dinner."

George’s motto these days is "happy wife, happy life," and he’s putting his money and time where his mouth is. The source concludes, "He’s doing everything he can to ensure that their relationship stays strong and vibrant."