... Romance 101 ...
Primer on husbandly romance. It doesn’t die with “I do…”
PDA: Your Secret and Not-So-Secret Flirtations
Recently, an observation at dinner with friends caused me to take a closer look at the well-loved pastime that we fondly call PDA – Public Displays of Affection. My dinner companions are a well-established couple, together for at least a couple of years. It’s obvious that the magic hasn’t worn off for them, because they held hands throughout our entire meal, occasionally hindering their ability to actually eat. At first, I thought it was cute. Then romantic. Then annoying. :/
Then I had to mentally shake myself and say…
Diamonds: Only Game in Town or One of Many Options?
Like the best relationships, the perfect engagement ring can’t be explained, it just works and feels ‘right’. Sometimes it cannot be explained to outsiders, and it shouldn’t have to be. But in case you don’t know where to start, here are some places to begin your journey.
Diamonds: How Much Do They Really Cost?
Some may be benefiting more than others, but working in a diamond mine could be the only way to put food on the table for one’s family.
Diamonds: Keeping the Commitment Through Material Goods
Human beings, being smart and adaptive little monkeys, came up with many different methods to reinforce the stability of marriage and fidelity that didn’t involve an angry father and uncle burying a husband in a shallow grave a safe distance from the water supply.
Diamonds: A Diamond is Forever?
The argument has been heard throughout jewelery stores, shopping malls, kitchen tables and bedrooms for decades. “A diamond is forever! Receiving one is what every woman expects and deserves and that’s how it always has been!” Not so fast there, historian! The truth is this…
Diamonds: Girl’s Best Friend or Something Darker?
Is a diamond really forever?
Special Days – Special Times with your Wife
When a couple needs some quality time, one of them declares an “Us Day”
Romantic Date #247: Pedicures and Ice Cream
my wife was itching to get out of the house and spend 5 minutes alone with her husband (which would be me…). We didn’t want to go far, and she was pretty much always exhausted, so taking a trip to the city or even to a reasonably nice restaurant was not a fantastic plan.
Sex – How often is often enough?
How often is often enough when it comes to sex?
Dance, you monkey… DANCE!
Why men should dance with their women.
Making Everyday Special Moments (even during the toughest times)
A prime example of simple romance for an extraordinary couple.
Cleaning the Bathroom with my Husband
Last Saturday started out as a typical Saturday. I woke up earlier than my husband and started cleaning the kitchen. When I was mostly done with the kitchen I started some coffee brewing. As Mr. Coffee dropped the last bit of coffee goodness into the pitcher, my husband walked into the kitchen, deeply inhaling the [...]
Should you Buy Flowers or Chocolate?
When should you buy Flowers or Chocolate for your wife?
Tried and True Marriage Advice from Ashford and Simpson
Many couples have a tough time just living together and couldn’t for a moment, fathom living and working together. How did Ashford and Simpson do it?
Get Out of that Marriage Rut
You swore it would never happen in your marriage. Yeah, we all did. That blah feeling of being more of a roommate to your wife, rather than her Captain America.
Husband+Wife+Home Improvement Doesn’t Equal Romance
It’s amazing the lengths that Home Depot, Stanley tools and Benjamin Moore will go to make home improvement projects appear to be the ultimate in husband-wife bonding activities
Is Couples Counseling the Answer?
A marriage counselor? You cringe at the thought of baring the negative aspects of your marriage to a blank-faced intellectual…. Do you need to see one?
Dry Spell? It may not be your fault!
The mystery of a woman’s mood is a fairly complicated one. However, a good, dedicated husband can navigate through it with relative ease with these tips.
How to buy your wife flowers
Here are a few tips on how to select flowers that will make your wife swoon, not break the bank, and make you look like a friggin’ rockstar!
How to Compliment your Wife (and not get in trouble)
Complimenting your wife is one of those essential ingredients to healthy marital communication, i.e. keeping her happy
