When it comes to romantic proposals, I have to admit that I’m not that good at them. Oh, I can dream up an idea or two, that’s not the problem. The problem lies in execution. When I decided that the time was right to ask Dawne to marry me, I almost stalled the whole process [...]
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.
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.
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?
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 [...]