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Archive for September, 2006

Romancing in the Buff

Posted by Amy on September 3rd, 2006

Today we found ourselves in unfamiliar territory.  There were no children in the house, and we found ourselves asking what to do because it never happens.
Want to spice up your relationship?  Get naked.  I didn’t say get naked in bed, I said get naked.  That’s right.  Strip it all off.
There’s something intimate about going around […]

Remembering Romance

Posted by Valerie on September 3rd, 2006

Go to work, cook dinner, watch some TV and then go to bed.  Your nightly routine with your spouse/partner is getting a little bland.  Before you know it, you’ve been stuck in a rut and where’s the romance?  In today’s hectic lifestyle, it’s easy to just hang out on the couch and the crash, but […]

The Best Place to “Catch Up”

Posted by Susan on September 6th, 2006

With today’s busy lifestyles, it’s often hard to find time to catch up at the end of the day without the distractions of life…  Sitting down and having a true, focused conversation often gets pushed to the side as you discuss important issues during commercials, while emptying the dishwasher or while trying to avoid tripping […]

Romancing the Budget… And Each Other

Posted by Amy on September 6th, 2006

Is it possible to romance on a budget?  Sometimes it sure feels like the answer is no.  But romance isn’t about how much you spend but about how much you’re thinking of your love.  Change your mindset about romance to reflect that you’re thinking of your sweetheart, rather than what you can get for them […]

Date Night Tips

Posted by Valerie on September 6th, 2006

Date nights have been suggested by marriage counselors and therapists for years now.  Never before has date night been so heavily pushed until now.  Today, it is just really hard to be able to stop your hectic lifestyle and have a date night.  Here are a few tips that will make it easier on you […]

Romance and Cell Phones

Posted by Susan on September 7th, 2006

Sure, people like cell phones because they can always stay connected, they don’t miss an important call and they have a “plan” in case there is an emergency.  Of course, people dislike cell phones because they are always expected to answer the phone and they are expected to be readily available for the most minute […]

Who says romance doesn’t have a guidebook?

Posted by Amy on September 10th, 2006

Want to spice things up with you and your sweetheart?  Have things fizzled because it’s the same ole same ole?
I bought a copy of the Kama Sutra as a gag shower gift for a friend a few years ago.  I didn’t ask how she liked it, it was more information than I wanted.  But c’mon, […]

What Do You Want?

Posted by Valerie on September 10th, 2006

 
Communication is key in every relationship and even more so if you desire a happy relationship if bed.  An online survey by MSN discovered that 4 out of 10 people have asked their lovers for a specific act in bed in the last month.  Why do people become so shy after they have lived with […]

3 Things to Keep Your Relationship Sparkling

Posted by Amy on September 13th, 2006

Everyone wants to be loved.  Oh sure, there’s some loners out there who would argue otherwise, but deep down, each person has a need for human companionship.  So for those of us who are blessed with a love, we should make every effort to keep that relationship as healthy and vibrant as possible.
There are three […]

5 Ways to Becoming More Centered

Posted by Valerie on September 13th, 2006

You love your spouse and you love to be together, however, there are some things in life that don’t allow you to be together all of the time.  Here are 5 tips to help you become more relationship centered even if you are not together 24/7.  

Indulge in Shared Interests: She may love scrap booking or […]