Romance Idea #3 – The Ridiculously Overwhelming Love Note List

Set aside quality quiet time for you to spend with a pen a few sheets of paper. You may also use a word processor, but there is something timeless and enchanting about good ole’ hand writing.

During this time, think through the many reasons you adore, cherish, desire, appreciate, love, admire, honor, relish, regard, respect, treasure, revere, esteem, praise, savor, extol… and WRITE THEM DOWN! [...]

Romance Idea #2 – Car Wash With Love, Candy, and Care

Here’s a quick idea for how to show your spouse that you are thinking about her, want to take care of her, and want to be a bit romantic. If you are anything like us, your cars get pretty dirty inside and out after, let’s say… 5 months without a nice wash. As of now, [...]

The 5 Love Languages, Part 2 – Exploring the Languages

Defining the love languages only takes us so far. Now, we need to learn how to explore and apply them to how we understand ourselves and our spouse. Showing love in the ways your spouse best experiences it allows you to better serve him / her and increases marital intimacy. [...]

The 5 Love Languages, Part 1 – The Languages Defined

The Five Love Languages: How to Express Heartfelt Commitment to Your Mate by Gary Chapman is a wonderful book and concept that you can easily apply not only to your marriage, but all the relationships in your life. The concept is elegantly simple and can have a powerfully dynamic effect on how you appreciate, love, [...]