Passionate thought of the 12th of March

the tiny ball of fire

Holidays and special anniversaries are wonderful reminders for
romance. However, they are also the most predictable. A small but
meaningful gesture on an "ordinary day" often has more impact than
a larger investment on an *expected day.*

One way to encourage spontaneous romance is with a Friendship
Ball/Box. Find a nice small hollow ball or box. It is important
that it can be opened and shut.

The friendship ball is almost like a *hot potato.* You are supposed
to put a little treasure inside and place it for your love to
find. Then it is their turn to fill it up and give it back to
you. The intention is to be a never ceasing exchange of tokens
of love.

You might choose to place the ball inside the refrigerator with
a hand picked flower or a piece of luscious chocolate inside. It
could be returned to your pillow with tickets to the theater
or a favorite comic strip. The exchange could possibly go on
indefinitely. Regardless if it does or not, hopefully the romance
in your relationship will always be on fire.

Passionate thought of the 3rd of March

Dating advice


1. Don't surprise your date with a hatchet movie, meal, etc. on the first
date. They may be allergic to horror films - and you don't want to 'surprise'
a vegetarian with a dinner at a House of Beef.

2. With a 'surprise' date you could end up with a teetottler at a wine-tasting,
or a lactose-intolerant date at a cheese fest - you get the picture...

3. Be honest, don't play games. Avoid even stretching the truth, the first
time you're caught it will destroy your credibility.

4. Be on time. Lateness is inconsiderate (not to mention it reveals all sorts
of things about your personality such as your passive-aggressive tendencies).
If your date is late, be pleasant, and listen to their reason - it might
be legitimate.

5. Tell yourself you're not nervous, just excited.

6. If your date compliments you don't just brush it off or say something rude
about yourself, say thank you and do NOT put yourself down.

7. If you're concerned about topics of conversation, be sure to read a newspaper
or watch a news program that day so you're up on world events.

8. Find out if he has any good platonic female friends. It's a good sign if
they can relate to women…

9. Keep checking the inside (give the exterior stuff a rest). If you stay
focused on looks you may end up ignoring or dumping a perfectly fantastic
person without ever really giving them a chance.

10. Be open - to your date's ideas about what to do on the date and express
yourself honestly (AND tactfully).

11. Don't manhandle your date and don't rush sex!

12. Keep the first date brief. Leave them wishing for more, not wondering how
to escape.

13. Stay away from someone who only talks about money and 'things' or who boasts
- usually signs of deep-seated insecurity.

14. Don't talk about marriage and kids and long-term plans for the two of you
on your first dates.

15. Be clear about the date, time and place...and be on time! Don't leave things
hanging with "I'll call you later with the details…"

16. Keep topics light and keep away from controversial issues on the first
date. Also, refrain from using off-color language or jokes, or making sexual
references.

17. Try a sporting event neither one of you have ever seen live: a polo match,
professional tennis tournament, golf tournament, volleyball,
- whatever you can agree on doing together that's different.

18. Collect cocktail napkins or other mementos from all the places you have
been together.

19. Help solve a problem by writing a letter to together to fictional love doctor :)


20. Remember, games can be fun. Monopoly, computer games for two, card games,
and end it all with a game of Twister.

Passionate thought of the 28 th of February

Top 10 ways to kiss and make up after a fight or breakup

So, has your romantic relationship recently experienced a bad fight or breakup that has you looking for the best way to kiss and make up? Not to worry! Remember, great relationships aren’t always perfect from the beginning, and fights or temporary breakups can actually help your relationship in the long run, as long as you approach ”making up” the right way.

When you’re formulating a plan to kiss and make up with your boyfriend, girlfriend, husband or wife following a breakup or fight, it’s important to keep in mind that you can use the experience to learn how to be a better sweetheart in the future. Look for lessons that you both can learn from the experience, approach it with patience and understanding, and always try to be empathetic to your lover when trying to make up.

1. Show them you love them in new and exciting ways.

There are tons of different ways to show someone you love them, and declaring your affection in new ways is a great way to make up after a fight.

2. Try writing them a romantic poem, even if it’s really sappy.

Sure, it may be a very bad and sappy poem, but your lover will be much more likely to kiss and make up with you after a breakup if you’re willing to make a bit of a fool of yourself first!

3. Make your sweetheart a romantic dinner, even if you’re a lousy cook.

Just like writing a romantic poem, making a romantic dinner doesn’t involve the end result as much as the effort. Putting your all into preparing a nice meal will help your make up session go much smoother and put your fight in the past.

4. Try sending them a fun, romantic greeting card.

This one is easier to do than writing a poem or cooking a meal, but it still goes a long way when it comes to making up with your sweetheart. Putting a card into the mail after a breakup is easy and inexpensive.

5. Add some romantic flowers to the mix, whether you’re a guy or a girl.

No matter who they are or whether they are a guy or girl, your sweety will love a gift of romantic flowers from you after a fight. Just take care to send them to a location that won’t embarrass them, like at work, if you want to your “kiss and make up” session to go smoothly.

6. Try taking them out for a special romantic date to mend things.

If you’ve progressed far enough to see each other again after a fight or breakup, try taking them out on a special date to mend the fences. Be creative and look at it as a chance to re-discover each other and make up.

7. Look at your relationship problems as an opportunity to grow together.

As we said before, every romantic relationship experiences problems, fights, and even occasional breakups. But if you look at it as an opportunity to learn from your mistakes and grow together, you will be much more likely to kiss and make up.

8. Try to learn to laugh at yourself and not take things too seriously.

This one is key. Taking things too seriously doesn’t make anything easier, especially a breakup of fight. And if you want to make up, then you need to learn to lighten up and laugh at yourself a little.

9. Don’t be afraid to let them have time to themselves to heal.

Time alone is very important in a relationship, especially so after a bad fight or a breakup. Give them and yourself time to heal before rushing back to make up right away.

10. Take another look at becoming better friends.

If you can work at becoming better friends, your relationship will be much better able to handle fights and breakups. And when it comes time to kiss and make up, you’ll be able to do it easier if you are friends.

Passionate thought of the 23rd of February

Make Your Partner Feel Romantic

Romantic Ingredients

* Candles (Candlelight)
* Flowers/Roses
* Champagne/Wine
* Wearing Sexy Clothes
* Love Letters
* Soft Music
* Poetry
* Satin Sheets
* Perfume/Cologne
* Smell of Fresh Roses

Romantic Settings

* Ocean/Beach
* Rainy Day
* Beach At Night
* Romantic Bubble Bath
* Dancing by Candlelight
* Candlelit Dinner
* Moonlit walks on the beach.
* Picnic Dinner.
* Express your love without holding back!

Romantic Acts

* Give your love a surprise.
* Do something to make your partner feel special.
* Walking in the mountains at sunset.
* Say I love you.
* Kiss your love.
* Give your love a backrub.
* Just being with your love.
* Take a bath together.
* Go stargazing.
* Call just to say I love you.
* Pamper your love.
* Hold hands.
* Do something romantic for your love.

Passionate thought of the 15th of February

Intimate Gestures That Anyone Can Do!

10 easy ways to be romantic on the spur of the moment!

Romance is more than flowers and a card on Valentine's Day. It is the simple, everyday things you do to make your partner feel loved. Below are ten easy ways to spark your romantic fire -- anytime you desire. You won't need to spend a penny completing these ideas or take precious time planning them out. In short, they are simple ways to show your affection that truly anyone can do, whenever they feel like it!

* Leave messages of love and lust around for your partner to find.

* Have a candlelit bath awaiting when your partner gets home from a busy day.

* Slow dance to your favorite song, just because.

* Sneak up and give your partner an unexpected hug and kiss.

* Whisk your partner away for an impromptu picnic or to watch the sunset.

* Make eye contact across a crowed room and mouth the words, "I love you."

* Surprise your partner by doing something unexpected like cleaning the house.

* Share a glass of wine or a cup of coffee while watching the night sky.

* Cuddle up in front of the fire and talk about your lives together.

* Make a surprise candlelight dinner for your partner.

What are your favorite ways to show your love?

Passionate thought of the 14th of February

Snuggle Up!
19 hug-filled opportunities for loving!

A hug is a silent acknowledgment of your appreciation and understanding of your partner. A hug can communicate a thousand words, when words would otherwise fail. When you couple this with the added well-known benefits of physical touch, it is easy to see why the underrated hug can do wonders for any couple. Make it a point to include hugging in your everyday life; by doing so, you will show your partner that you value their intimacy as well as their companionship. Below you will find 19 ways to get you started!

The Best Hug-Filled Opportunities...

• In the bath together.
  
  
• On a blanket while watching the stars.
  
  
• In bed, before you get up for the day.
  
  
• While waiting in line together.
  
  
• When you greet or say goodbye to each other.
  
  
• In the shower together.
  
  
• On the spur of the moment just because you love them.
  
  
• While reading a book together.
  
  
• Unexpectedly, when your partner is on the phone.
  
  
• After your partner has done something you appreciate.
  
  
• During a romantic picnic.
  
  
• When your partner is upset about something.
  
  
• While watching a movie.
  
  
• In a cozy booth at an intimate restaurant.
  
  
• When your partner gets out of the bath or shower.
  
  
• After a play wrestling match.
  
  
• On a cold winter's night in bed or in front of the fire.
  
  
• Before giving them a token of your love such as a flower, love poem, etc.

Positive Reinforcement...

• IF YOU ARE THE HUGGER: Tell your partner why you are hugging them.
  
  
• IF YOU ARE BEING HUGGED: Share why you enjoy being hugged with your partner.

On Hugging...

• "Hugging is the ideal gift. Great for any occasion, fun to give and receive, shows you care, comes with its own wrapping and, of course, is fully returnable. Hugging is practically perfect. No batteries to wear out, inflation-proof, nonfattening, no monthly payments, theft-proof and nontaxable."
  
  
  
• "A hug overcomes all boundaries. It speaks words within the mind that cannot be spoken."
  
  
  
• "A silent hug means a thousands words to the unhappy heart."
  
  
  
• "My favorite place to be is inside of your hugs where it's warm and loving."
  
  

What are your favorite ways to snuggle with each other?