I was reading a book called “The
Portable Romantic,” by Gregory J.P.
Godek, which is a pocket guide to loving
relationships, and there was one
phrase that stood out to me.
“Let’s be honest: Love is not all that
you need. However.. When you do
have love in your life, it makes up for
many things you may lack. But if you
lack love, then no matter what else you
have, or how much you have, it will
never be enough.”
This is very true.
There are many
other things than
love. Don’t sweat it
if love hasn’t found
you yet. It’s just not
your time.
Another phrase I especially
like is this one.
“News for men: When a
woman says she wants more romance,
she doesn’t mean that she wants
more gifts – she wants more thoughtfulness.”
When I read this, I thought about the
other day when I hung out with my
boyfriend Reggie at the park. He is developing
a romantic side.
It was a nice day and he said, “I
should have brought my blanket [for us
to sit on].” I told him that we could go
back and get it because we weren’t too
far from the car. He turns to me and
says, “No. It’s fine.You could just sit on
my coat.” I told him that I had my own
coat and I could use that. He says back
to me, “I don’t want you to get it dirty.”
The point was he wasn’t thinking of
himself, he was thinking of me.
Here’s a question for everyone: Do
you think you should kiss on the first
date?
I believe this should be left for the
third time you hang out. I mean the
cheek is fine to kiss on the first, but no
lips. I think this because you should
slowly be getting to know each other.
Why rush such a great process?
Personally for me, I haven’t gotten a
kiss on any of my first dates. But some
people are different.
Another thing is kissing in public. I
see couples making out on the streets.
Some are even getting very close, if you
know what I mean.
To me, I think you can display your
love for each other in a different way
other than that. That’s like showing
every one your personal business. It
could be quite embarrassing to watch.
I mean, I don’t mind a couple giving a
quick kiss, but if it turns into a make-out
session, then there could be a problem.
Another subject I would like to talk
about is how much you talk to your significant
other.
I bet some people may think they talk
to them too much during the week or not
enough. I believe you should talk your
other at least every other day. Now I
know that might sound weird to you and
you could be thinking: no, you should
talk to them every day, or why do you
want me to think about how much I talk
to them?
Well, some people may have this
thought hidden inside their mind. I
know my one friend talks to her
boyfriend every night. But don’t you run
out of things to say when you talk to
them every day? I know I would. I mean
there’s nothing wrong with talking to
them once a day. That’s fine. I’m just
saying that each of you may have your
own agenda and maybe you don’t have
time to talk every day. Or maybe you do
have time. But what if you aren’t on the
same schedule and don’t really have
time to talk to them? This is where emailing
comes in. Send your other a
cute little e-mail. Or maybe you only
have a few minutes and you see they’re
on aim, talk to them on there. Also, if
they’re at work, you could go visit them,
but don’t get them in trouble. You have
to think of these ways to see them or talk
to them. Another cute
thing is to leave a
note on their car.
Just think outside
the box.
Now I’m not sure
about you, but I
love Christmas. That
is my favorite holiday.
And since it is December
and the semester is coming to a
close, I start to get excited.
Has anyone started Christmas shopping
for their other yet? I know. It’s
probably too early for that, but you
should start considering it.
Here are some ideas on what to buy
them. I would say when shopping for
girls, your best bet is jewelry, a stuffed
animal, a card . As for guys, I would say
cologne, something sports-related, a
movie.
Do you have plans to be together on
Christmas yet? If you thought Thanksgiving
was great being with them, imagine
Christmas.
Another date idea for this winter could
be to go snowboarding, skiing or snowtubing.
All of these things seem fun and
could bring out that side of you. Also, if
one of you falls, it could be a good way
to get close.
Also another idea that won’t cost
money is to ride around looking at the
lights around our area. Just look in the
newspaper to see the featured houses
and go check them out.
I know of a place called Longwood
Gardens, located at 1001 Longwood
Road, Kennett Square, Pa. It is a place
similar to Peddler’s Village, but is has
trees that are decorated with Christmas
lights. It is a nice place to be with your
other on a beautiful night. If you would
like more information go to
http://www.longwoodgardens.org/default.
html. Note: This one does cost
money, but only $6 for students with an
I.D.
I’m letting you guys know this: Just
because this is the last issue of the paper
for the semester, that doesn’t mean you
can’t get in contact with me over break.
Just e-mail me about anything you want
to talk about. I will be writing in the
spring semester also, so look forward to
that.
I also have a group on Facebook
called: Feeling the love. When you type
it in, you will see this picture of a red
heart; with that there are other hearts
that show what a relationship consists
of. Feel free to join it.
I wish you all a Merry Christmas and
Happy New Year. Thank you for your
interest in my topics.
I hope you will continue to read my
articles and stick with me. H?pe “2”
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