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The secret to watching romantic movies together 2007-03-26 04:06:05
One of the great things about being in a romantic
, loving relationship is that there’s no end of new and exciting things that you and your lover can do together
to grow closer and make your relationship more exciting. But the best activities to share together are the simple ones, and sometimes after a romantic meal or date the perfect thing to do is curl up together on the couch and pop in a romantic movie. (more…)
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Prepare a romantic meal for your lover to build a better relationship 2007-03-22 04:26:33
Yesterday on Romance Tracker, we learned about how introducing romantic
massage into your relationship is a great way to show your appreciation for your lover
, regardless of how well you do it. Surprisingly, preparing a romantic meal for your lover has a lot in common with romantic massage. Many of us (especially men, but perhaps a few women as well) might be apprehensive about trying to cook new foods for our lover. But regardless of your skill in the kitchen, it’s really a super way to show your romantic partner that you care enough about them to try something new . . . and you might just surprise yourself at how well you can cook, after all! (more…)
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How to say “I love you” in 83 different languages 2007-03-21 17:36:42
Here’s a fun little exercise in the language of love! Here at Romance Tracker, we believe that a simple act of love really is the universal language, and that showing your romantic partner how much you care for them is much more important that just saying it. But the words “I love you” still exist as the most important phrase in the world, and every culture and country in the history of this planet developed their own unique ways of putting their love into words. (more…)
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How romantic massage can add more love to your relationship 2007-03-21 02:00:01
It’s no secret that physical interaction and touching are important parts of successful romantic
relationships, but you’d be surprised at the number of lovers who are hesitant to explore the wonderful world of romantic massage. Many fear that they might do it wrong or that a good massage is something that can only be given by a professional. Nothing could be further from the truth, of course, and romantic massages are easy to do, they make you feel great, and they are a wonderfully effective way of building a better loving relationship. (more…)
Writing romantic poetry for your lover is easier than you think 2007-03-20 07:00:44
Let’s face it: very few of us are Shakespeares, and the idea of writing romantic
sonnets for your lover
might strike you as melodramatic and laborious. True, there are people who have spent years studying poetry and are still lousy at writing it (yours truly included!). But even if it’s silly and amature, writing an occasional short poem for your lover is a great way to show how much you care and add some fun and romance into your relationship. (more…)
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101 different ways to say “I love you” 2007-03-19 01:03:45
Regular readers of Romance Tracker know that there are literally hundreds of different
ways to tell your romantic partner you love them through actions instead of words, but actually telling your lover how you feel is important, too. Luckily, the truly romantic person doesn’t just have to rely upon “I love you” to express those feelings of love. There are dozens and dozens of different creative phrases and colloquialisms that lovers can use to express their love, and the 101 variations below are just a few of them. (more…)
How single people can lead romantic lives, too 2007-03-16 07:00:35
When you’ve had the privilege of experiencing a romantic
relationship or being in love with someone, it can be very difficult to find yourself without that special person in your life anymore. As I’ve said before, romance is addicting . . . and the pain that we feel when we lose love can initially feel debilitating. When there’s no one around anymore to have fun with and dedicate your life to, it can feel as though you’ll never find true romance again. (more…)
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Learn about your lover’s interests for a better romantic relationship 2007-03-15 07:00:24
No two people are exactly alike, and one of the reasons that a loving, romantic
relationship is so good for our hearts and our minds is that it presents us with exciting new experiences we’ve never tried before. The more lover
s have in common, the better
their romance can be. And while the the qualities you share may have attracted you to your romantic partner in the beginning, concentrating on the things you don’t have in common can help build a better, more fulfilling relationship. (more…)
Making your lover your number one priority 2007-03-14 07:35:39
Nurturing a successful romantic relationship means finding time to spend with your significant other, but in today’s busy world it can be difficult to balance a hectic career and other obligations with your responsibilities as a romantic partner. Sure, you may think that you’re spending enough time with your lover
and that they know that your romance is the most important thing in your life. But are you certain of that? (more…)
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How learning to love yourself can build better romantic relationships 2007-03-13 07:01:23
One of the great things about being in a romantic
relationship and knowing that someone is unconditionally in love with you is that it makes you feel wonderful about yourself. You see, healthy romantic relationships have a way of starting an amazing, unstoppable cycle: the more you fall in love with someone, the better
you feel about yourself . . . and the better you feel about yourself, the more you are able to love someone. (more…)
A simple way to add amazing romance to your relationship 2007-03-27 02:07:21
One of the many great things about being in a loving, romantic relationship is that it’s a lot like depositing a bunch of money into a savings account. Just as your money pays you interest in the bank without any effort on your part, the romantic memories that you and your lover make together will pay you back for the rest of your lives. And if you’re following the daily romance advice we post here, you’re definitely depositing a lot of romantic capital into your loving relationship’s joint account! (more…)
Top ten ways to make your relationship completely UNromantic 2007-03-28 02:01:57
Regular readers of Romance Tracker may be used to getting daily advice on what to do to build a better romantic relationship. But what about apathetic, emotionless people who need tips on how to make their relationships as unromantic as possible? Well, if you’re looking for some great ideas to totally drain the excitement and love out of your relationship, I’ve got some great news for you: building an unromantic relationship is even easier than building a romantic relationship! (more…)
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The iPod OhMiBod: great romantic gift or relationship killer? 2007-03-29 19:37:46
Here at Romance Tracker, we’re big believers in using modern technology to add more excitement, novelty and romance to your relationship. From sending romantic
text messages to ordering flowers over the Internet, today’s technology offers an endless amount of fun options for you to express your love. (more…)
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The perfect time to say “I love you” 2007-03-30 20:33:04
For the truly romantic person, figuring out how to say “I love you” in fresh and unique ways is never a problem; there are a million different ways to show your lover how you feel about them, and every day offers new opportunities to inject romance into your life. But exactly when to say I love you, and deciding which moment is the best to express your feelings to your lover, can be a bit more difficult to decide on. Is there really a perfect time to say “I love you,” and if so, when is it?
If there is such a thing as the perfect time of day to let your lover know how you feel, it’s probably different for every romantic relationship. Romance is a very personal experience, and each loving relationship is as unique as an individual set of fingerprints or a single snowflake. The exact experiences, memories, feelings and circumstances present in your relationship can’t be found in any other. So while saying “I love you” as you come home f
Top ten things to avoid after a breakup 2007-04-03 22:40:32
There are few experiences that we go through in our lives that can be more difficult and exhausting than the breakup
of a romantic relationship, and healing ourselves from the wounds of a broken heart is sometimes a more painful and lengthy process than healing from physical injuries. Just like the months following a sickness, you might find that you’re much more vulnerable and weak immediately after a difficult breakup . . . and jumping right back into things
that you did before can make the healing process take even longer.
It might feel as though your heart will never heal after the failure of a romantic relationship, but recovering from a broken heart is a lot like recovering from illness; you may not be up to loving again now, but you can place yourself on that road again by paying attention to yourself and taking your recovery slowly. When you find yourself single again, there are plenty of things that you need to avoid to let your heart heal properly before giving roma
The difference between being romantic and being “clingy” 2007-04-02 18:30:16
Are you so afraid of coming across as “clingy” with your significant other that you’re missing out on some great opportunities to add romance to your relationship? One of the reasons why old-fashioned romance is harder to find in today’s modern relationships is a common misconception among both men and women that paying attention to your lover, holding them and showing your appreciation is being too “clingy” or “sappy.” Sure, it’s possible to pay so much attention to your lover that it becomes overpowering and annoying, but that shouldn’t stop you from trying to be as romantic
as possible in your relationship.
Today’s society tends to stress independence and self-reliance, which is one reason why “clinginess” and “public displays of affection” have become so taboo. Getting too sappy while you’re in a public place is something you should avoid, but staying clear of all affection while Read more:difference
Bring romance to your relationship by unplugging your dishwasher 2007-04-04 22:05:29
Yup, you read that headline right: unplugging that automatic dishwasher isn’t just a way to save on your electric bill, but it’s also a terrific way to add some good old-fashioned romance to your relationship. But how?
There’s no big secret to making your loving relationship more romantic. Romance is all about spending time with your lover, sharing new experiences together and making them the most important part of your life. And sometimes doing the simplest things together helps us become more comfortable and romantic with each other; things like preparing a meal together, going for a walk together . . . or even washing the dishes together.
Even if you’re by yourself, washing your dishes by hand can be a calming, relaxing and meditative experience. Don’t laugh! The warm water, the gentle scrubbing, and the attention needed to be paid to each fork and glass can combine to help you get your mind off of your troubles and release tension. (more&helli
Shouting from the rooftops: if you’re really in love, brag about it! 2007-04-06 20:53:02
Getting compliments from other people firsthand is great, but having someone tell you that they heard good things about your from another person is the kind of unexpected, genuine praise that many of us remember for years. After all, we’re used to insincerity when people are talking to our faces . . . but if you find out that someone said something good about you behind your back, or defended you when you weren’t there, you know without a doubt that you have a real friend.
Believe it or not, the same principle applies to romantic relationships and being in love. Letting your significant other know you love them when you are with them is great, but it can mean even more when other people tell them about how excited and proud of your romantic relationship you really are. (more…)
Why romantic emails are a great way to say “I love you” 2007-04-06 02:26:01
One recurring theme here on Romance Tracker is using modern technology to add old-fashioned romance to your relationship. In spite of all that the modern world has done to make human relationships more impersonal, there are still many ways to use technology to add more spontaneity, fun and romance to yours.
True romance is really about taking things slowly and paying close attention to even the small details, and the Internet and email are about doing things as quickly and simply as possible . . . but used correctly, they can help nurture and build your relationship. After all, you’ve used the internet to find this post about making your relationship more romantic
, haven’t you? (more…)
Ask Dan and Jennifer: a great relationship blog 2007-04-09 16:16:20
When I decided to start Romance Tracker, one of the first things I did was research other relationship advice sites to check out the neighborhood and see what original things other bloggers were doing to promote romantic ideas and personal development. In all honestly, I was pretty disappointed. Most of the sites that claimed to be about building more romantic relationships were nothing more than arbitrage sites; no real advice, but tons of advertisements. And of the few genuine relationship blogs I did find, even less of them had any quality or originality.
One of those few quality relationship blogs, Ask Dan and Jennifer, impressed me so much that I gave it a link in my sidebar the first time I visited it. Ask Dan and Jennifer is maintained by a loving couple who have decided to share the secrets of their successful romantic relationship with the world and answer questions “openly, honestly and without bias or judgment.” Dan and Jennifer owned and operated an Onl
Top ten reasons why you should fall in love 2007-04-10 22:38:19
There’s no doubt about it: falling in love is the most amazing, exciting, terrific, wonderful, outstanding . . . well, okay, you get the picture already. Falling in love is pretty doggone great. And if you’re wondering, there are tons of reasons to fall in love, too. Of course, if you’re looking for a reason to fall in love, my first question is this: why the heck do you need one, knucklehead?
Ah, but there are plenty of neigh-sayers out there who think that falling in love is overrated. Romance is for fools, they say . . . and Cupid is never gonna catch me! They love their freedom, they cherish their independence, and they fawn over their self-reliance. So if you’re already in love, there’s no need to keep reading; this post is for the skeptics who need a little inspiration. (more…)
Why do you need a reason to send a fun, romantic greeting card? 2007-04-11 22:29:17
We’ve all bought greeting cards for people on special occasions; birthdays, holidays, anniversaries . . . even get-well cards for friends and family members who are under the weather. But when’s the last time you sent a fun, romantic
card through the mail to your significant other for absolutely no reason at all? If you’re only browsing the greeting cards at the supermarket when those special occasions are coming up, you’re missing out on some great romantic ideas for your relationship.
A lot of romantic people shy away from greeting cards for romantic occasions because they look at them as too commercial or unoriginal. Sure, handing your lover a Hallmark with nothing but your signature inside on your anniversary or after the birth of your child might come across as a bit uninspired. But those sappy, mass-produced greeting cards are the perfect way to send a nice, romantic surprise to your lover when they are least expecting it. (more…)
101 fun, romantic names to call your lover 2007-04-13 22:11:36
We’ve all seen it: two people who are madly in love and completely oblivious to everything around them, fawning over each other and calling each other pet names that make their single friends roll their eyes in pain. Heck, a few of us have probably even been that couple!
Let me get one thing straight: that kind of public display of affection isn’t one of the good old-fashioned romantic
ideas we’re trying to promote on Romance Tracker. It’s one thing to be in love and be proud of it, but it’s another thing entirely to make everyone around you sick. Get a room, for crying out loud! (more…)
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Romance Tracker hits 20,000 page views 2007-04-13 19:52:45
Just a quick post to thank all of the visitors who have catapulted RomanceTracker
to 20,000 page views
and nearly 10,000 visitors since we launched. We’re getting many more visits to the site than I thought we would this early in the blog’s life, so we must be doing something right! (more…)
The romantic, funny, and depressing ways people are finding Romance Tracker 2007-04-13 17:44:24 RomanceTracker
’s regular visitors and RSS subscribers are increasing every day, but as a newer blog most of our traffic is currently coming from people
who type in romance search terms in engines like Google and find us among the listings. I try to scan through at least some of the hundreds of search terms that visitors use to find Romance Tracker each day and wanted to share a few of the more amusing . . . and depressing
! . . . from the list.
A few of the search terms that people have typed in to find this site are downright funny. It’s amusing to know that Romance Tracker ranks on the first page of Google for people searching for information on “being clingy,” “apathetic relationships,” and “how to stop being obsessive after a break up.” But I can’t say that I ever expected this blog to rank high for unenviable phrases like “avoiding boyfriend,” “things to do when your boyfriend’s gone” and&nda Read more:romantic
Let Passion Meets Purpose make you more passionate about romance 2007-04-16 03:02:00
Just like anything else in life, one of the fundamental requirements for successfully adding old-fashioned romance to your relationship is to have a genuine passion for it. Unfortunately, a lot of people lose their inspiration to change their lives in a positive way because they don’t take their initial desire and expand it into real passion. We may recognize that adding old-fashioned romance to our relationship would be a great thing, but without making ourselves truly passionate about it, actually implementing change can end up being a chore. In order to stick with it, you have to really want it!
That’s why I really enjoy Kammie Kobyleski’s blog, Passion
Meets Purpose
, and added a link to it here on Romance Tracker. Kammie is a life and career coach who has worn many hats and had many experiences in her life, and she’s dedicated herself to helping others become passionate about their talents and goals. She has found her own passion in helping her clie
Promote old-fashioned romance by adding us to your Technorati Faves! 2007-04-16 00:04:39
You may have noticed a new link in our header entitled “Share the Love!” We’re trying to spread the word about Romance Tracker and our goal of adding more old-fashioned romance to the world, and one of the best ways to help is by creating a Technorati
accout and voting to add this blog to your Technorati Favorites. It’s quick, easy and we’d really appreciate your help!
If you have your own blog, I’d be glad to exchange favorites with you. Just add Romance Tracker to your Technorati Favorites, drop me a line to let me know, and I’ll add your blog to my favorites. Cool?
By the way, I got the idea for a Technorati Fave Exchange from a post over at Dosh Dosh, were there’s a similar exchange going on. Go check it out if you get a chance.
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The ultimate guide to buying romantic flowers for your lover 2007-04-17 02:00:33
Is there anything quite like a romantic
gift of flowers to brighten your day, bring a smile to your face, and make you feel really special? Whether you’re a man or a woman , giving a flower or a bouquet to your sweetheart is one of the best, most inexpensive ways possible to add a little spontaneous, old-fashioned romance to your relationship.
Flowers are one of the few romantic gifts that require such little thought and yet still go a long way to making your lover
feel amazing. Flowers are easy to obtain, inexpensive to buy, beautiful to look at, smell wonderful and can serve as a fresh reminder of your love for days. And with so many different options to choose from when it comes to individual flowers or creative bouquets and arrangements, you could get your lover flowers every week and make them seem new and unique every time. (more…)
Top ten signs that you’re in love 2007-04-19 04:38:34
Falling in love with someone is a wonderful, intense experience, but it can also be more than a little confusing to someone who’s never really been in love before. Love is an easy thing to define for people who have it in their lives already, but if you’ve never experienced it before, you might have a hard time figuring what the heck is wrong with you. Are you sick? Are you going crazy? Did someone cast a voodoo curse on you?
Well, probably not. The first early symptoms of being in love can mirror illness or mental instability, sure. But once you learn to really enjoy being in love and get used to the idea of having a little old-fashioned romance in your life, you’ll start to appreciate these weird new symptoms you’ve come down with. (more…)
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You’re the luckiest person in the world to have that special someone! 2007-04-17 22:33:39
Check it out: there are about four billion guys in the world, but I know without a doubt that I’m the luckiest out of all of them. How can I be so sure? Easy: because I have a special person
in my life who makes me feel like the luckiest person in the world. And even if I won a million dollars or dodged a hail of bullets, I know I’ll never be more fortunate than I was the day I met her.
But just because I’m the luckiest person in the world doesn’t mean you can’t be, too. How is that possible? Easy: because being loved by that special someone makes you the luckiest person in the world . . . no matter how many other people already hold the title! (more…)
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