Oftentimes we, as women, leave our needs unexpressed and wait for our husbands to just guess what to do. Many men honestly don't know how to be romantic. And, when they do get up the courage to attempt romance, their efforts may not be expressed in a way that we appreciate or even recognize as romance. Look how silly this sounds. If your son was attempting algebra and didn't understand it, you wouldn't cry because he didn't love you. As a mom, we'd sit down, and go over it again and again, for as long as it took until he ... Read More ...

Romance is serious business. Or is it? Which do you think your husband would choose if put to the test: a.) Watch the beautiful tearjerker movie, The Notebook b.) Do anything that doesn't involve watching The Notebook My answer is easy. My husband would opt for a root canal rather than sitting through a movie like The Notebook or Terms of Endearment. Now don't get me wrong. That doesnt mean he's not romantic. The man loves deeper than I could describe. He's simply not a fan of traditional "romance movies". Our date nights usually involve Ben Stiller, Adam Sandler, Owen ... Read More ...

How can sports possibly be be romantic? It's simple. Just ask any man who has cheered on his favorite team, while cuddling with his wife, and he'll tell you. Many women I know profess to hate all sports. Why? If it's something your husband really enjoys, wouldn't you rather learn about it, and share the common bond of sports than to have him watch it alone or always leave to watch it with his buddies? Me? I'd rather be a sports wife than a sports widow. Before you start to panic, let me sneak in a disclaimer. No, you don't ... Read More ...

Have you ever rolled over in the morning and not known the man lying next to you? I?m not referring to that time back in college - I?m talking about the present. After years of marriage, you may start to feel like your husband is a stranger. Or is it that you feel he?s getting stranger? Either way, here are 5 simple ways to stay connected to your husband. Cook a meal together. Whether it?s breakfast or dinner it doesn?t matter, as long as you?re spending time together. How about getting up early Sunday morning and making a big old-fashioned ... Read More ...

You do not need to spend a lot of money to have a romantic weekend getaway with your loved one. There are many opportunities for inexpensive weekend trips that will give you a special memory with the one you love. You may feel that if you do not spend a lot of money, you will sacrifice style and luxury, but this is not necessarily the case. Tent Camping State parks that have camping facilities are a good choice as well. You can set up a tent, cook over and open fire, and gaze at the stars at night. A cooler ... Read More ...