Jun 10 2009

Can You Call Yourself a True Lover?

Category: RelationshipRomantic IQ @ 10:51 pm

Ask yourself: Have you earned the privilege of being in a truly loving and romantic relationship? Have you given yourself to the process of co-creating success?

For when we don’t succeed we are in some way responsible.

Oh no, you say, it was his fault or her problems that wrecked everything. But each of us chooses to be where we are. Our relationships start at the very first moment of meeting and are shaped by both people each step along the way. Continue reading “Can You Call Yourself a True Lover?”

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Jun 10 2009

If Love Is Anything Love Is Beauty

Category: Relationship, Romance & IntimacyRomantic IQ @ 3:58 pm

The beauty of love is that love is the source of not just connection, which we all want and need, but of deep beauty — that something special in a person or situation that produces intense pleasure or deep satisfaction to the mind.

Whether it’s puppy love, a new romance, or a romantic Valentines Day gift. It’s not just that pleasurable feelings arise. You also experience a deep sense of recognizing the one you love for who he or she is and you’re recognized in return for who you really are.

That’s the obvious side of the beauty of love. Continue reading “If Love Is Anything Love Is Beauty”

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Feb 20 2009

There Are Seasons of Love in Every Romantic Relationship

Category: Romance & IntimacyRomantic IQ @ 7:37 pm

The idea that there are seasons of love is not a new idea, but it’s one that very few people know about, and that leads to no end of heartache.

Everyone knows about and wishes to feel that sweet honeymoon period at the beginning of a relationship. That’s the first of the seasons of love and it is often the most romantic.

But tragically, that’s usually all they know. And when the romantic honeymoon ends, sometimes gently sometimes with heartache, they wonder — What is love?

What is love? Good question.

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Feb 14 2009

Romantic Getaways! In Your Own Home?

Category: Romance & IntimacyRomantic IQ @ 4:34 am

Romantic getaways are all around you if you know how to spot them.

Most people think romantic getaways are just about romantic vacations — exotic love, field of dreams, trips away flush with love and romance. But you don’t have to get away to have  romantic getaways.

Love and romance are everywhere in your own home and you can enjoy them every day.

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Feb 12 2009

Your Engagement Ring Tells Your Romantic Story

Category: EngagementRomantic IQ @ 4:01 am

Your engagement ring tells a number of stories. It talks about your taste, about what you can afford, about your need to show it off - or not. But your engagement ring tells a far more important story. A far more romantic story.

It tells the romantic story of your relationship.

If you’re like most couples you are always looking for unique wedding ideas. . .

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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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