Spreading Peace One Relationship at a Time Phil and I were talking about romance this morning and he said, “I just say I love you about once a week, so I guess I’m not very romantic.” This from one of the most romantic men you could ever meet!
Everyone imagines different things when they think of what is romantic.
There are all the concepts sold to us by mass media that represent romance. There are our childhood memories and learned ideas which shape how we define it. Men and women often interpret the definition differently. All this is true.
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Successful Relationship Reading Corner
In this week's blog article we wrote about how to keep romance in your relationship. Here are some articles that offer ideas on how to do this.
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10 Keys to a Successful Romantic Relationship "According to psychologists Nathaniel Branden and Robert Sternberg, who have both
researched and written about the challenges of romantic relationships, these little displays of interest and affection can be more important than all the 'active listening' and trust games in the world."
KEEPING THE ROMANCE ALIVE "Giving each other a daily dose of what I call the 3 A’s—attention, appreciation and affection—are the critical factors in keeping any relationship alive with interest and desire."
Keeping the Romance Alive "Intimate time together, honest communication and thoughtful acts of loving kindness are the fuel of great relationships. So, if you want to replace your fizzle with some sizzle, you'll both need to move your priorities around, start talking more, and make a mutual commitment to keeping the romance
thriving."Spreading peace one relationship at a time, Phil and Maude If you are interested in newsletters you've missed, see our
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