Category Archives: How To

A series of articles describing and teaching everyone how to be romantic.

How To Ask Fun Questions To Get To Know Someone

Early in my life, being the tongue tied sort, I developed a strategy of asking fun questions to get to know someone. It always happened the same way: I would meet someone new, and not knowing what I had in common with them would find myself at a loss for words. I never knew what to say. Then one day, it hit me: why not let them do the talking! And what’s the easiest way to get someone talking? Why get them to talk about themselves, of course! And you do that by asking them a question.

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How To Handle A Dry Spell

Due to circumstances beyond our control, Dawne and I have been unable to enjoy our accustomed level of intimacy for the last several weeks. This kind of thing is normal in any relationship, but if mishandled, can put a considerable strain on a couple. Fortunately, we have developed some effective strategies for handling these periods in our lives, without going for each others throats.

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Effective Communication Skills

Effective communication is a foundational skill for any relationship’s long term health and growth. But what do you do when you and your partner aren’t speaking the same love language?

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What Rights Does a Woman Have?

When the children were small, Dawne and I were employed by an agency dedicated to the care of battered and abused women. Our official job description was that of on-site caretakers, and while Dawne filled that position almost completely by herself, my job was actually somewhat different. I was hired to protect these women, and [...]

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How To Make a Posie Ring

During the 15th through 17th centuries, a popular custom in England and France was to give a posie ring. A posie ring is a ring with a small inscription engraved upon its surface, usually given as a token of love or affection. It was not until later that custom moved the inscription to the [...]

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The Sensual Nose

Discovery Health has a sensuality test that I took recently, and it got me thinking about the nature of sensuality, and in particular the sensuality of scent. When we talk about sensuality, it’s usually in the context of sex, and while a sensual nature can certainly enhance your sex life, there’s more to it than [...]

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The Law of Attaction and Finding Love

For the most part, you could call me a believer in the Law of Attraction, and that you can use it to help in finding love. I say the most part because I don’t subscribe to the general idea that God, the Universal Force, Allah, or what ever you want to call Him/Her/It, is my [...]

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Where are all the romantic men?

While I’ve been recuperating from my dental adventures, I’ve been browsing the blogosphere, looking for romantic men, men like me. While there are a few out there, the vast majority of men’s sites seem to be of the “drink beer and scratch things” variety. You know, the usual: sports, hot babes, career, etc. Whenever they [...]

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How to Compliment Anyone

It may seem a little odd to you if I say that to be truly romantic, you would do well to know how to compliment anyone, not just your lover, but it’s true. The ability to compliment anyone is not just a critical romantic skill, but an important life skill as well. Giving compliments is [...]

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Kissing Tips

Kissing is a natural part of being human. Whether social or romantic, these kissing tips will help you become an expert kisser in any situation

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