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Category: Romance

Surprise Weekend Getaway Planning

by Lori Dake

Now that the weather is in a much more cooperative mood but still off season, many of us are really itching to get out of the house and just do something, anything, to just shake the chill off! But, that nasty little aspect of Life always seems to get involved: you know the one - the one that mandates we show up for work on time, worry about feeding the kids and tending to the spring landscaping. Well, the way I see it, we are supposed to be working to live, and not the other way around, and a couple evenings away from home is not going to hurt anything. And if your better half is the one who usually handles all of the planning, even little things like calling in the pizza order, then there is no better way to reward yourself and your Event Coordinator than to drop what you're doing and, as my dad liked to put it, "go blow the stink off ya!"

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Valentine's Day for New Couples

by Lori Dake

With Valentine’s Day slowly lurking around the corner, couples just starting out can feel a lot of anxiety building up as to how to approach such a romantic milestone. Expensive jewelry, pricey get aways and black tie engagements are off the list, and candy and flowers can be misconstrued as either being more friendly than romantic or simply lacking in creativity altogether. Fear not, for there are lots of inexpensive yet cherishably memorable ways to beat Cupid at his own game and set the tone for the rest of the year!

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Great Romantic Text Messages

by Ron Zvagelsky

In today’s world, people have the luxury of using the advancements of technology to further their dating and relationship needs. Whether it is meeting someone through an online dating website, or communicating via email, the Internet and other forms of technology enable people to correspond in a number of different ways. One of the newest and simplest forms of modern communication is text messaging. For those who may be unfamiliar with text messaging, let me define the process so that you will have a clear understanding exactly what text messaging is and how it works.

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How To Write The Perfect Love Letter

by Ron Zvagelsky

Writing the perfect love letter is a great way to add romance to any relationship. However, if you don’t trust your writing skills or find that every time you set down with ink and paper you are at a loss for words, that doesn’t mean you can’t write a beautiful and eloquent love letter. Help is just a moment away and with a few steps you can create beautiful love letters that will truly express your heartfelt emotions.

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Keeping The Romance In Your Relationship

by Ron Zvagelsky

When a couple first falls in love, romance seems to come naturally. They stay on the phone with each other until all hours of the night, can’t bear to be apart from each other, and count the seconds until they can see each other again. It is natural that this couple will secure their newly found love with a commitment. Whether it is marriage, or a union that symbolizes their dedication to each other, every couple is convinced that their relationship will be the one that is driven by fiery passion and will never run cold.

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Creative Romance

by Ron Zvagelsky

Creative romance is just like it sounds - creating or making romance. Creating romance is essential to maintaining the vibrancy of your relationship. Without taking the time to work at the romantic aspect of your relationship, you run the risk of letting the flames of your love die down. However, with a few creative ideas, you can ignite those sparks and set your passion ablaze once again.

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Music For Love

by Ron Zvagelsky

Romance isn’t the same without soft music playing in the background. When you are planning any type of romantic encounter, choosing the right music is vital. There are many different genres of music and since people have various tastes, personal choice in what constitutes romantic music may vary.

However there are definitely some favorites that everyone can agree upon. Here are some choices to consider when choosing romantic music.

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