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July 6, 2005

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TheRomantic.com Tip of the Week

July 6, 2005

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~~~ In This Issue ~~~

* From the Editor – my anniversary present to Athena
* It’s the Little Things – decoupage invitation
* Contest – romantic chores
* Tip of the Week – table for two
* Romantic Resources – get closer
* Who is Michael Webb?
* Removal/Change of Address Instructions

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~~~ From the Editor ~~~

Some of you asked what I got Athena for our recent 15th anniversary.
I had wanted to do this for a long time and now seemed perfect
considering the house we are building. I got a 3 foot by 4 foot
professional oil painting done of our two children.

Have a picture-perfect week. — Michael

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~~~ It’s the Little Things ~~~

Decoupaging your wedding invitation onto a large candle.

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~~~ Contest ~~~

The weekly contest has returned now that I am back from summer camp.

This weeks contest is on “Romantic Chores”. How have chores added
romance to your relationship? Perhaps you did your spouses chores
or you wrote a secret note that was found inside the washing
machine. I’m sure there are a lot of ways you have used mundane
chores to be romantic.

Send in your story to tipofweek@aol.com and put “chores” in the
subject line. The winning story/idea will win a trip to the prize
vault. Must receive the submission by Monday to be entered.

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~~~ Tip of the Week ~~~

Table for Two
by Michael Webb
http://www.TheRomantic.com/

For some people, the most romantic thing they do is take someone out
to dinner. That is a kind gesture, especially if the person you are
taking out does most of the cooking and washing up afterwards.

I don’t consider eating an ordinary meal at your average restaurant
particularly romantic. Just because you take someone to a fancy or
expensive restaurant, that doesn’t make it romantic either.
However, I do believe that dining at a restaurant (even your average
chain variety) can be truly romantic with a little advanced
preparation.

What makes dining out romantic are the elements of surprise,
atmosphere and thoughtfulness. Below are some suggestions on how to
make your next dining experience really romantic.

* Bring flowers to the restaurant in advance and have waiter deliver
them after dessert.

* Arrange to have the musicians play “your song.”

* Pretend to go to the restroom and give the waiter some jewelry or
other present to be hidden under the dinner rolls.

* Go to the restaurant where you went on your first date (or
proposed to her).

* Have the host slip a special note or card in the menu.

* Work with the chef in advance to prepare his or her favorite
dishes (not all restaurants will do this).

* Create a fake menu that includes made-up dishes that have some
sort of inside meaning or funny story.

* Arrange to have the waiter bring a small gift or card with every
course.

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~~~     Romantic Resources      ~~~

Draw closer together with 1000 Questions for Couples at
http://www.questionsforcouples.com/

Spice up your love life with 500 L.ovemaking Tips & Secrets
http://theromantic.com/lovemaking.htm

Discover 300 Creative Dates at
http://theromantic.com/creativedates.htm

100 Bedroom Games for Couples
http://theromantic.com/games.htm

Learn the 50 Secrets of Blissful Relationships at
http://www.50secrets.com/

There is A Better Way To Date
http://theromantic.com/abetterway.htm

Read about The Romantic’s Guide to Popping the Question at
http://www.howtoproposemarriage.com/

You can purchase Michael Webb’s bestseller, The Romantic’s Guide:
Hundreds of Creative Tips for a Lifetime of Love, at bookstores
nationwide, Amazon.com or BN.com
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~~~  Who is Michael Webb?     ~~~

He is:
Athena’s loving husband
Father to Ashton and Ireland
Best-selling author
* The Romantic’s Guide: 100s of Creative Tips for a Lifetime of Love
* The Romantic’s Guide to Popping the Question
* 50 Secrets of Blissful Relationships
* 50 More Secrets of Blissful Relationships
* 300 Creative Dates
* 1000 Questions for Couples
* A Better Way to Date
* 500 Lovemaking Tips & Secrets
Founder, National Resurrect Romance Week (second full week in Aug)
Syndicated Columnist, “TheRomantic.com Column”
Romance/Relationship expert on over 500 TV/radio stations
Founder, TheRomantic.com
Founder, Love One Another Foundation

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