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Monthly Archives: January 2015
Groundhog Day Romance
Ever thought of romance on Groundhog Day? Here’s how. Each of you decide how you would like to romance the other. Each keep the idea to yourself. Now choose which groundhog will decide who romances the other: Punxsutawney Phil, Wiarton … Continue reading
Posted in Romantic Interludes
Tagged building relationships, courtship, dating, dating ideas, groundhog, groundhog day, Growing Romance, how to be romantic, keeping romance alive, relationship advice, Relationships, Romance, romance alive, romance relationships, Romantic, romantic ideas, romantic moments
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Prepping for Valentine’s Romance
Valentine’s Day. Does the thought of its approach fill you with excitement or anxiety? Valentine’s Day is supposed to be an opportunity to: Celebrate your relationship. Show your appreciation for your sweetheart. Express your affection to your partner. Valentine’s Day … Continue reading
Posted in Keeping Romance Alive
Tagged building relationships, couples, courtship, dating, dating ideas, February 14, Growing Romance, how to be romantic, keeping romance alive, Relationship, Relationships, Romance, romance alive, romance relationships, Romantic, romantic ideas, romantic moments, sweetheart, Valentine's Day, Valentine's ideas
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Romantic Relaxation
I like to call these ideas Romantic Interludes and this Romantic Interlude requires a bit of planning ahead. Pick up a copy of the menu from your sweetheart’s favorite restaurant. Stash it away somewhere. Next time your sweetheart’s has a l-o-n-g … Continue reading
Romantic Roadtrip
Remember long road trips with your parents? Did you endure the 8-10 hour drives to your grandparent’s house? At the start of the trip you’d be so excited. It was a grand adventure. Within thirty minutes, your enthusiasm waned. You … Continue reading
Romantic Bonfire – Inside
A summer bonfire can be romantic. It may not be summer where you are. On a chilly evening, bring your summer bonfire indoors to create a special warmth. All you need are two sticks (or coat hangers), hot dogs, marshmallows … Continue reading
Intentional Romantic Touching
What happens when a young child begins to feel anxious? Their brows twitch, their face contorts and they attempt to create physical distance. They might begin crying. What calms that child? A parent or sibling offering a finger to hold … Continue reading
Posted in Keeping Romance Alive
Tagged building relationships, couples, courtship, dating, dating ideas, Growing Romance, how to be romantic, keeping romance alive, loving touching, Matthew Hertenstein, Relationships, Romance, romance alive, Romantic, romantic ideas, romantic moments, time together, touching
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10,000 Kisses
Here’s a way to start something you’ll enjoy completing. Take an 8 ½” x 11” piece of paper and cut in two, creating a piece 8 ½” x 5 ½”. Fold the paper in half. On the inside write, “Redeemable … Continue reading
Long Distance, Star Gazing Romance
Distance may make the heart grow fonder. I don’t really buy that because it can also be hard on a relationship. If you’re apart, even for a few days, traverse the miles and enjoy a romantic evening together. Make a … Continue reading
Posted in Romantic Interludes
Tagged building relationships, couples, courtship, dating, dating ideas, Growing Romance, how to be romantic, keeping romance alive, long distance relationship, Relationship, Relationships, Romance, romance alive, romantic ideas, romantic moments, sky gazing, star gazing, time together
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More Romance This Year
Gasping for air and pumping my legs the final 50 yards of the race, I was determined to catch my friend Raymond Van Den Hoven before he crossed the finish line. Twelve minutes earlier, Raymond and I started the longest … Continue reading
Posted in Keeping Romance Alive
Tagged 2015, building relationships, couples, courtship, dating ideas, Growing Romance, how to be romantic, keeping romance alive, loma linda, loma linda academy, new years, New Years Resolutions, raymond van den hoven, Relationship, relationship advice, resolutions, Romance, romance alive, Romantic, romantic ideas, romantic moments, romantic race, time together, van den hoven
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