Monthly Archives: September 2012

Humor is attractive

Playfulness is important in keeping romance alive! This week I read the results of research from Pennsylvania State University about what characteristics women and men find attractive in a potential mate. Researches gave a group of subjects a list of … Continue reading

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Spin-The-Bottle

This romantic idea is a variation of “Spin-the-Bottle.” Take eight, 3”x 5” cards and write something you’re willing to do for your sweetheart. Examples: Neck massage 15 minutes, Candlelight dinner, 30 minutes cuddling, I’ll fix breakfast, etc. Arrange the 8 … Continue reading

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Love Letters

When was the last time you wrote your sweetheart a love letter? I’m not talking about the card you bought last week. Even if you personalized it, it isn’t a love letter. Writing love letters may be a lost art. … Continue reading

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Show down at high noon

Ok. Summer’s suppose to be “unofficially” over. Still, most places are still warm enough for this romantic idea. Fill a squirt-gun with water. Leave it for your sweetheart to find on the kitchen counter, bathroom counter, kitchen table, anywhere it … Continue reading

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Romance without words

Can you romance your sweetheart without words? This past weekend my sweetheart and I watched the DreamWorks’ movie, “A Thousand Words” starring Eddie Murphy. In the movie, Murphy’s character Jack is a fast-talking manipulator. He uses words to manipulate people … Continue reading

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Romantic virtual cards

Cards and written atestations of love are very romantic. People enjoy getting something in the mail or email that tells them that their  sweetheart took time to put something romantic down in writing. So here’s an idea that marries old-fashion card-sending, … Continue reading

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