Feb 10 2009

Relationship Recovery is Not About Relationship Rules

Category: RelationshipRomantic IQ @ 6:55 pm

Relationship recovery is hard enough without having to toe the line with relationship rules. I know it’s hard when you’re in the middle of a breakup, but to be told that conforming to relationship rules is the only way out is simply NOT true.

Beware relationship books that dictate what you should be doing. Yes it’d be nice if you could get through your recovery by just doing what somebody tells you. But you know that’s not the way it works. So . . .

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Feb 09 2009

How Can You Trust Relationship Books?

Category: RelationshipRomantic IQ @ 6:05 am

Bookshelves are glutted with relationship books, each one promising relationship help. With so many out there, how can you know which one to look at let alone buy?

First, so that we’re totally transparent, Judith and I have written five relationship books. Our relationship help has been recognized as world-class. But you must approach our relationship books like you would anyone else’s.

When in the relationship section, don’t depend on the book cover or the endorsements on the back no matter who they’re written by. And mostly, ignore the marketing pitch on the cover that says — New York Times Best Seller. That may mean nothing to you and your need.

When a title catches your attention, it’s speaking to the relationship help you’re looking for . . .

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Jan 23 2009

Romantic Relationship Idea #1

Category: Relationship, Romance & IntimacyRomantic IQ @ 6:27 pm

Romantic ideas and moments can appear in many forms.

Just yesterday we were standing in our garage, watching a thunderstorm roll across the land. We were leaning against one another in silence. We could both feel the power of the storm and the power of our closeness. Real romantic moments can be experienced anywhere. Stay open!

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The biggest mistake is believing there is one right way to listen, to talk, to have a conversation – or a relationship.
~ Deborah Tannen

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Jan 23 2009

The Great Romantic Idea Treasure Hunt

Category: Relationship, Romance & IntimacyRomantic IQ @ 5:02 pm

Romantic IQ Presents: The Great Romantic Idea Treasure Hunt

Life is full of romance and surprises.

We thought it would fun to start this blog by introducing you to “The Great Romantic Idea Treasure Hunt”

Here’s how it works:

We’ll be spreading romantic ideas across the internet to a variety of websites. Each romantic idea will link to the previous romantic idea which, if the “romantic treasure hunter” follows the trail, will lead back here to the internets #1 community for serious relationships and romantic advice.

Enjoy the ride!

If you aren’t already signed up for the community you can sign up for more romance here.


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