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Mutual Love

Posted on December 22, 2016 by RomanceALIVE

You’re invited into my discussion circle. The topic, “What is the correct definition of love?” I step back and let the participants take over. Awkward silence prevails as no one seems comfortable making the first comment. Abruptly, one member states, … Continue reading →

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Heart-Step to Start the Day

Posted on January 28, 2016 by RomanceALIVE

Cut out or purchase several red paper hearts. The quality of paper isn’t important. Before your sweetheart gets home (or gets up in the morning), create a path of hearts leading from the front door or bedroom into the kitchen. … Continue reading →

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Use My Secret For Coming Up With Romantic Ideas

Posted on January 18, 2016 by RomanceALIVE

As I’ve confessed, I have a library of help with these weekly Romantic Interlude ideas. You’re invited to put my secret to work for you. Tell your sweetheart you need his/her expertise at the bookstore. (Raised eyebrow) At the bookstore, … Continue reading →

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No Romantic Resolutions This Year

Posted on January 11, 2016 by RomanceALIVE

New Year’s Resolutions – Bah! Humbug! They’re a waste of time, can’t be kept, and depress me cause at the end of the year all I get is another year older. Can you relate? Many people write New Year’s Resolutions. … Continue reading →

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Don’t Have to Romance Perfectly

Posted on December 28, 2015 by RomanceALIVE

Today my kids will be here for a visit. It’s not very often my daughter, son and daughter-in-law come stay with me.  One lives in Tennessee, the other in Minnesota. This past weekend I ran myself ragged: Straightening up the … Continue reading →

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Focused Time

Posted on December 24, 2015 by RomanceALIVE

When you’re together and alone in the living room with a few quiet minutes, very deliberately: Close your computer; Power down your phone; Turn off the TV; Put the remotes on a table away from both of you; Turn off … Continue reading →

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Hug Prescriptions

Posted on December 10, 2015 by RomanceALIVE

I like . . . , no, I love hugs. They’re like medicine. They assist in releasing endorphins into our bodies, reducing pain and helping us feel better. Sounds like a prescription to me. Create five “prescriptions” for your sweetheart. … Continue reading →

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Keeping Romance Balanced in Your Relationship

Posted on November 16, 2015 by RomanceALIVE

Work had been exhausting. Restless patients persistently pacing the hospital hall took its toll. Third Floor South hadn’t settled into its usual routine. Now, two hours after work and an hour after sunset, I’d eaten, changed clothes and was back … Continue reading →

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Early Breakfast, Late Dessert for Romance

Posted on October 22, 2015 by RomanceALIVE

Is your sweetheart a morning person or a night owl? (Personally, I lean more towards being a night owl) Romance your sweetheart at an hour he/she prefers. If your sweetheart is that morning person, get up early go out for … Continue reading →

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Volunteer For Romance

Posted on September 24, 2015 by RomanceALIVE

Romance involves creating shared memories. Sharing activities together is a great way to accomplish this. Do you and your sweetheart enjoy painting a house, playing with kids, hiking, singing or driving together? You may already have some memories from doing this … Continue reading →

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