Around February every year, our thought turn to celebrating
Romance, despite the fact that it's pretty cold outside.
To some, this can mean yet one more month of frigid winter;
others will watch closely for signs of an early spring,
while the rest of us turn to thoughts of romance. Also at
this time, as if we need help in this area, we are reminded
each time we open a magazine or drive by a billboard
smothered with brilliantly colored flowers and red hearts.
But the concept of romance transcends season, so, before
you get carried away with the commercialism of romance,
let's look at the practical side right now, regardless of
the time of year. Romance is fun. It makes you feel good.
It makes those whom you care about feel good. It allows
your creativity and thoughtfulness to shine. Yes, romance
takes thought and in many cases preparation but the rewards
are well worth your effort. Everyone wins.
Why would I have a 'success thought' geared to corporate
and business professionals focused on romance? Because
whether you have time for it or not, think it's silly or
not, romance is a large part of your world. Ignoring it
solves nothing. The happier you are in your personal life,
the more successful you'll be professionally. This is a
fact.
One book recently caught my eye in this area. A Practical
Handbook for the Boyfriend was co-written by actress
Felicity Huffman who has been married to William H. Macy
for nine years. While I've never watched Desperate
Housewives, this book seems to focus on the more
no-nonsense side of Huffman. And, maintaining a long term
marriage when both participants are celebrities takes focus
and attention to detail. As pointed out in the current
People Magazine, this book discusses details that many men
(and women) overlook as time marches on in the relationship
such as:
Stay a boyfriend—keep things intriguing, put thought
into what you do together just like when you were dating,
still be excited about what she wears and says.
Little things count—think, just think. Before eating
the entire box of Junior Mints, offer some to her. Before
taking your dishes to the sink. ask to take hers.
Girls love PDA's—in fact they are often hungry for
public displays of affection. Some men think that they
lose their image of masculinity with PDA's. Not so.
Your call is important—you score major points by
calling two or three times a day for no other reason than
to let her know that you're thinking of her.
Romance can take place in other ways than between a man and
woman. You can feel romantic when planning a dinner party,
decorating a room, writing a letter to a friend, stopping
to pick up a bouquet of flowers on the way to work to
brighten the office.
My hope for you is that, right now, you will set aside the
commercial concepts of romance and those red hearts to open
your own heart and allow the warmth of romance to flow into
your thoughts and actions often. Make it easy, simple and
sincere. You may be surprised by the astounding results
you create for yourself as well as those around you. Have a
great week and enjoy your discoveries!
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would you like to enjoy a weekly shot-in-the-arm from
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