Tag Archives: relationship development

Romance With Abbreviations

Posted on April 6, 2023 by RomanceALIVE

A Romantic Interlude™ There are abbreviations in the land of messaging. And abbreviations for  “I love you”. Have fun using these from time to time in a message to your MC or WC. It will peak curiosity. Robert, a hopeless … Continue reading →

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Negotiating For Romance (continued)

Posted on March 15, 2023 by RomanceALIVE

Ever considered negotiating for romance? Negotiating can be fun, amusing and playful. When you understand the goal of the negotiations, it can enliven romance. Let me explain. To successfully negotiate: How does negotiating for romance work? Let’s say you want … Continue reading →

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A Contract-Written Romance? Or, a Story-Written Romance

Posted on September 5, 2022 by RomanceALIVE

Do you romance like you’re writing a contract? Or, like you’re telling a story? I live in two worlds of words. Though based on communication, the worlds are quite different. In my world of contracts, I draft, review and parse … Continue reading →

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Dinnertable Romance

Posted on July 14, 2022 by RomanceALIVE

Some afternoon/evening while heading home, call your sweetheart and let her/him know you’re delivering dinner. Pick up something you’ll both enjoy which requires very little preparation. When you get home, set up this casual meal. Maybe just eat from the … Continue reading →

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Live and Romance In The Moment

Posted on June 20, 2022 by RomanceALIVE

The fading light melded cows, sheep and sheds into blurry blobs. Jagged peaks softened to rounded hills. The Peruvian altiplano rolled on for kilometers. I tried to stretch my legs. Four hours in the backseat of a Kia Rio was … Continue reading →

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An I-Missed-You Gift

Posted on June 9, 2022 by RomanceALIVE

Next time you travel away from your sweetheart, even for a short trip, bring home a little gift. Don’t settle for a plastic trinket made in some unpronounceable country. Look for something which says, “I missed you and been thinking … Continue reading →

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Plan The Escape Together

Posted on April 7, 2022 by RomanceALIVE

Something which enhances a getaway with your sweetheart is the planning together. Invite your sweetheart out for a casual meal. Once you’ve placed your order, open the conversation by letting your sweetheart know you’d like to plan a weekend away … Continue reading →

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Hygge For Romance

Posted on March 28, 2022 by RomanceALIVE

Is there hygge in your relationship with your sweetheart? This past weekend I visited my daughter, in a land where it never got above 20 degrees Fahrenheit. The wind chill was -18. She introduced me to the word “hygge” and … Continue reading →

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Rock The Orchestra For Romance

Posted on March 17, 2022 by RomanceALIVE

Would you turn up your nose at the idea of attending a symphony? This Interlude still might work for you. Orchestras, attempting to reach out to new listeners, will feature evenings of popular rock music. They might accompany a classic … Continue reading →

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Bingeing Together

Posted on February 10, 2022 by RomanceALIVE

Do you and your sweetheart have a favorite TV series? Make plans to watch it together regularly. Set the time and place, then add it to your calendars. Is there a TV series you’ve fallen behind watching because you’ve been … Continue reading →

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