Monthly Archives: August 2019

Fireplace Romantic Picnic

Posted on August 29, 2019 by RomanceALIVE

Summertime is picnic time. Sandwiches, finger foods and a favorite beverage followed by putting your head in your sweetheart’s lap and talking about everything at a leisurely pace. Sounds inviting? Not when the thermometer is 32ºF and dropping, unless you … Continue reading →

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Berlutis or Sketchers for Romance?

Posted on August 26, 2019 by RomanceALIVE

She was dressed in an elegant cocktail dress: short, but not skimpy. Her hair styled a bit more than the usual office look, but not extravagant. Her sparkling earrings highlighted the light in her eyes. She looked wonderful tonight. My … Continue reading →

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Romantic Yard Treasures

Posted on August 22, 2019 by RomanceALIVE

Most of us have a yard around our house. Maybe it’s just a lawn or there might be trees and shrubs. Whichever you have, you probably know little hiding places. Find 4 – 5 of these places around your yard … Continue reading →

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Use Your Parents To Romance Your Sweetheart

Posted on August 19, 2019 by RomanceALIVE

Sometimes their visits lasted for days. Other times, it went on for a month or more. When parents finally headed west, we’d look at each other silently, then comment on the sounds of quiet – until one of our kids … Continue reading →

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Pavlovian Romancing

Posted on August 15, 2019 by RomanceALIVE

Ask your sweetheart if you can borrow his/her phone. Go into the sounds menu and set a unique notification alarm which will play when you send a message by Messenger, WhatsApp or any of the other such apps. During the … Continue reading →

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Why Do You Romance?

Posted on August 12, 2019 by RomanceALIVE

You’ve probably discovered your sweetheart’s preferred way to be romanced. With: WORDS; Gentle TOUCHING; Little GIFTS; Giving your TIME. Phillip knew his sweetheart preferred to be romanced with the gift of his time. Denise would look forward to spending time … Continue reading →

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Remembering Romance in Homes

Posted on August 8, 2019 by RomanceALIVE

In how many houses have you and your sweetheart lived?  What is the best memory you have from each of those houses? You probably stopped for a minute and started counting and remembering. For this Romantic Interlude, you’re going to … Continue reading →

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How Would I Romance Thee

Posted on August 5, 2019 by RomanceALIVE

How would I romance thee? Let me count the ways. Today, we may face too many options. We can listen to 67 types of music . . . watch hundreds of programs or movies . . . on 270 HD … Continue reading →

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Food Insecurity Interlude

Posted on August 1, 2019 by RomanceALIVE

Many college students are on such a tight budget they may not eat regularly nor nutritionally. It’s called “food insecurity”. Find an agency, churches or civic organizations in your area helping food insecure students. Invite your sweetheart to join you … Continue reading →

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