By Felicia Slattery
Ah, Valentine's Day. The flowers. The candy. The cards. The fancy schmancy dinner in a "nice" restaurant. Sharing one decadent dessert with two forks. The romance. The soft music. The candlelight that makes everyone look amazing. How wonderful.
Then comes the rest of the year. After the flush of romance on Valentine's Day, most couples soon forget the sweet sentiments on the cards they exchanged and fall quickly back into their routines, which while somewhat necessary, can lead to boredom and stagnation in the relationship in a hurry.
To avoid falling into that boredom and stagnation in your relationship, try taking an approach written about by Bill O'Hanlon, author of Do One Thing Different. Change one aspect of your relationship and notice how powerful even a small, seemingly inconsequential change can be. According to O'Hanlon, "Although not everything is in your control, you do have the power to make your life better. The smallest changes in your life can move you in the right direction."
Here are some some small things you can change about your relationship that will keep those Valentine's Day romantic feelings going all year long. By the way, many of these tips are inexpensive or even free, so they work for even the tightest budgets!
Send each other free e-cards or virtual flowers on a regular basis. Websites like www.Hallmark.com and www.VirtualFlorist.com have developed a great way to have potential on-line customers experience their business: by offering free products delivered via email. Another plus is these services offer a wide variety of options to choose from, so you can send a funny or sentimental card or a photo of a beautiful bouquet or a fat-free box of virtual chocolates!
Start and end each day with the words, "I love you." By making this simple but profound expression of your feelings on a regular basis, your partner will continue to be reminded just how important s/he is to you.
Create a standing date that you never miss, regardless of life's circumstances. Decide what is important for you. You can read the Sunday paper in bed together while you enjoy coffee or tea together. You can go to church and breakfast together every Sunday morning. You can open a bottle of wine each Friday night after work and share your favorite moments from the week. Think of something you can do even if you are on vacation or other life events come up. You'll soon find yourselves looking forward to these special intimate moments.
Begin a "love journal." Write notes for each other in a book that you leave for the other to find: on his pillow, at her place at the dinner table, on the driver's seat of his car, in her bedroom closet. What would you write? Anything at all! Share your thoughts about an upcoming holiday, describe in vivid detail how you felt when you first met, re-live a moment from your honeymoon, explain your position about a recent disagreement, write a list of the top 10 things you love about each other. Whatever you can dream up, you can write in your love journal. Remember that the purpose is to draw you closer together.
Thank your spouse regularly. By offering a simple verbal thank you reminds your spouse that you do not take everything s/he does for granted. When he prepares a delicious meal, thank him for it. When she works long hours at the office to land a big client, thank her for working so hard. When he takes out the garbage, when she pays the bills - make sure your spouse knows how grateful you are by saying so.
What ideas can you think of that would work for injecting more romance into your everyday life? Remember, all you need to do is change one small thing to soon notice some big rewards. So instead of only having to look forward to the flush of romance Valentine's Day offers, you can have the entire year look forward to!
If you have more ideas, send them to Felicia@TransformativeJourneys.com.
© Felicia Slattery, 2007.
About the Author
Felicia Slattery is a life and relationship coach with more than a decade of experience teaching others how to improve their communication skills and lead happier more successful lives. She offers a free e-course called "5 Strategies for Creating Happily Ever After in Your Marriage" at her website www.TransformativeJourneys.com. Enjoy your marriage: it's the Journey of a lifetime!
Showing posts with label romantic tips for valentine. Show all posts
Showing posts with label romantic tips for valentine. Show all posts
Thursday, February 8, 2007
Wednesday, February 7, 2007
Lots of Valentine Gifts
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Romantic Gifts For Valentine's Day
By Barry Ohman
Valentine's Day that special day February 14 is soon to be upon us again and have you gotten something special for that lady in your life. Romantic Gifts are a sure way of letting that special lady in your life know that you care enough for her on Valentine's Day.
There are so many different Romantic Gifts that you may purchase, but first you must know what that special lady really appreciates. I guess you should already know what she likes and dislikes, otherwise she wouldn't be that special lady in your life.
If she is one that has a sweet tooth while then maybe Gourmet Chocolates are her preference and you should be able to purchase those online or locally at your favorite chocolate shop. Remember that Valentine's Day is a special occasion, so make sure that they are quality chocolates and not just the run of the mill store bought quality.
Flowers are definitely another way to get her attention if she is one who loves to receive flowers, especially a dozen red roses which I am sure will get her attention. If that special lady and you are having a long distance relationship, sometimes the easiest is to order flowers online and have them delivered to her at her home.
Perfumes and Jewelry are other Romantic Gifts that you may give that special lady on Valentine's Day. Whether it may be perfume or jewelry that you get her, make sure that you choose either that is of quality for a perfume or say for jewelry a nice pendant with chain or bracelet.
For the perfect Romantic Gift you could get that special lady something sexy like some exotic lingerie. I am sure that that special lady would like to wear something seductive for you on Valentine's Day and what a better way than to get her something ahead of time.
You must remember that for your special lady Valentine's Day is not the only special day in her life. There are those other days of the year that are just as important to her as they should be to you if you honestly love her and they include her birthday, your anniversary, Christmas and maybe a few others.
My name is Barry Ohman and my wife and I have started our first online dating website. As we met on the internet, we thought we would start our own online dating website which is called http://www.online-dating-advisors.com
Valentine's Day that special day February 14 is soon to be upon us again and have you gotten something special for that lady in your life. Romantic Gifts are a sure way of letting that special lady in your life know that you care enough for her on Valentine's Day.
There are so many different Romantic Gifts that you may purchase, but first you must know what that special lady really appreciates. I guess you should already know what she likes and dislikes, otherwise she wouldn't be that special lady in your life.
If she is one that has a sweet tooth while then maybe Gourmet Chocolates are her preference and you should be able to purchase those online or locally at your favorite chocolate shop. Remember that Valentine's Day is a special occasion, so make sure that they are quality chocolates and not just the run of the mill store bought quality.
Flowers are definitely another way to get her attention if she is one who loves to receive flowers, especially a dozen red roses which I am sure will get her attention. If that special lady and you are having a long distance relationship, sometimes the easiest is to order flowers online and have them delivered to her at her home.
Perfumes and Jewelry are other Romantic Gifts that you may give that special lady on Valentine's Day. Whether it may be perfume or jewelry that you get her, make sure that you choose either that is of quality for a perfume or say for jewelry a nice pendant with chain or bracelet.
For the perfect Romantic Gift you could get that special lady something sexy like some exotic lingerie. I am sure that that special lady would like to wear something seductive for you on Valentine's Day and what a better way than to get her something ahead of time.
You must remember that for your special lady Valentine's Day is not the only special day in her life. There are those other days of the year that are just as important to her as they should be to you if you honestly love her and they include her birthday, your anniversary, Christmas and maybe a few others.
My name is Barry Ohman and my wife and I have started our first online dating website. As we met on the internet, we thought we would start our own online dating website which is called http://www.online-dating-advisors.com
Thursday, January 25, 2007
Feng Shui Love Tips For Valentine's Day
By Michael Douglas
Throwing Oranges into the Lake (To Fetch a Husband)
On 15th Day of Chinese New Year, single ladies should obtain 3 mandarins and on each one, write the three most important traits of a man they want to marry, asking the God of Marriage (who resides on the Moon) to send a beau and then throw them into the lake.
Introducing Feminine Energy in a Male Bedroom
A man's room with objects, like guns, ships, etc. will only attract other male friends into your home, not a woman you would like to get married with! Introduce some female or Yin energy into the room with soft furnishings, and colours, posters of the dream girls you'd like to be with. If you're looking seriously for a woman to marry then be careful not to display types of women that you're likely NOT to marry.
Avoid Dark Red Roses with Thorns
Dark red roses with thorns actually have quite negative feng shui meaning, contrary to the traditional belief which finds them symbol of love! The colour red (apart from being used in marriage) symbolises bleeding and has negative connotations on occasions celebrating love, companionship and happiness. Pink, yellow, peach or cream roses (with thorns removed) have wonderful symbolic meanings associated with young love!
Red Lights in the Southwest
Energising the Southwest of your Living Room and Bedroom with Red lights is the ultimate conjugal secret for more active social life inside & outside the bedroom! To double the effect go for Rose Quartz crystal mandarin ducks and paintings of Red Peonies in the Southwest.
Facing Your Love Direction on a Date
If you're going out with someone special out for a dinner date on Valentine's day, make sure you're sitting facing your Nien Yen direction, depending on your date of birth to maximise your feng shui luck for happiness!
Remove Mirrors from Bedroom
Mirrors are often said to reflect another person always coming in between two people. This often means an 'extra marital affair' but sometimes it can be anyone such as a discouraging relative , a green-eyed friend etc... So remove or cover mirrors in bedroom.
Visit Love-Lectures.com for more romance tips, valentine day ideas, romantic picnic, romantic date advice, gift ideas, love and relationship quiz and much, much more...
Throwing Oranges into the Lake (To Fetch a Husband)
On 15th Day of Chinese New Year, single ladies should obtain 3 mandarins and on each one, write the three most important traits of a man they want to marry, asking the God of Marriage (who resides on the Moon) to send a beau and then throw them into the lake.
Introducing Feminine Energy in a Male Bedroom
A man's room with objects, like guns, ships, etc. will only attract other male friends into your home, not a woman you would like to get married with! Introduce some female or Yin energy into the room with soft furnishings, and colours, posters of the dream girls you'd like to be with. If you're looking seriously for a woman to marry then be careful not to display types of women that you're likely NOT to marry.
Avoid Dark Red Roses with Thorns
Dark red roses with thorns actually have quite negative feng shui meaning, contrary to the traditional belief which finds them symbol of love! The colour red (apart from being used in marriage) symbolises bleeding and has negative connotations on occasions celebrating love, companionship and happiness. Pink, yellow, peach or cream roses (with thorns removed) have wonderful symbolic meanings associated with young love!
Red Lights in the Southwest
Energising the Southwest of your Living Room and Bedroom with Red lights is the ultimate conjugal secret for more active social life inside & outside the bedroom! To double the effect go for Rose Quartz crystal mandarin ducks and paintings of Red Peonies in the Southwest.
Facing Your Love Direction on a Date
If you're going out with someone special out for a dinner date on Valentine's day, make sure you're sitting facing your Nien Yen direction, depending on your date of birth to maximise your feng shui luck for happiness!
Remove Mirrors from Bedroom
Mirrors are often said to reflect another person always coming in between two people. This often means an 'extra marital affair' but sometimes it can be anyone such as a discouraging relative , a green-eyed friend etc... So remove or cover mirrors in bedroom.
Visit Love-Lectures.com for more romance tips, valentine day ideas, romantic picnic, romantic date advice, gift ideas, love and relationship quiz and much, much more...
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