The RoMANtics Guide: Hundreds of Creative Tips for a Lifetime of Love - Softcover

Webb, Michael

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0786884347 ISBN 13: 9780786884346

Publisher: Hyperion, 2000

Synopsis

The Romantic's Guide contains hundreds of tips for the romantically impaired. There are unique ideas on gift-giving, creative dating, having fun with food, and all the little things you can do each day for increasing the romantic potential of even the most stoic of lovers. The perfect gift for anyone involved in a loving relationship.

About this title

About the Author

Michael Webb is a full-time romantic who lives in North Carolina with his wife, Athena. They've been married for nine years. Visit Michael's website a www.TheRomantic.com.

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Introduction

I never dreamed of writing a book. That simply wasn't on my list of lifelong accomplishments. However, being the best husband on the face of the earth was a goal of mine since I was a teenager.

I grew up surrounded by six sisters and with a mother who suffered through two unhappy marriages. I knew quite a bit about women. I especially knew how easy it was to hurt them.

When I was about sixteen my mom gave me some advice that changed my life. She explained that women weren't really expecting to marry a prince, but they needed two simple things from the man in their life: to be told frequently they are loved and to be shown often they are special.

When I met my wife, Athena, I put into practice my mother's advice. It was difficult and awkward at first, as I'd never seen firsthand a husband truly loving his wife. All my sisters' relationships were as equally unloving (and often more so) as my mom's.

It didn't take long for me to see that romance really did make all the difference, so I began practicing it on a daily basis. With my romantic gestures, Athena was perpetually happy and tried to give back to me more than I would give to her. Seeing how Athena and I were always blissful and never fighting, friends and coworkers began approaching me, asking if I would share some of my romantic ideas with their husbands or boyfriends.

I began publishing The RoMANtic Newsletter: Hundreds of Fun & Creative Tips on Enriching Your Relationship and with its instant worldwide success it became my full-time profession. Many subscribers would order every issue I ever produced. They couldn't get enough. I decided to take my best ideas and compile them into this volume of romantic tips. I added a number of my favorite essays from romantics around the globe who contributed their novel ideas to the newsletter.

I doubt if I am indeed the "World's Most Romantic Man" as I am often called, but I still aim to be the world's best husband by telling my wife daily that I love her and showing her often how special she is.

Preface

WHAT IS ROMANCE?

Romance is not a once- or twice-a-year thing. It's not reserved for special occasions, holidays, or just to get out of the "dog house."

Contrary to what many other "romance" books state, romance has little to do with jewelry, chocolates, roses, or sex. Romance doesn't have to be expensive or sap hours from your day.

Man (or woman) is the center of real RoMANce. It's about sharing and giving of yourself. It's a combination of all the little (and big) things you do to say "I love you" and to let someone know how special they are. What is most romantic comes from your heart (and is created by your hands), not from inside your wallet.

Make it a goal to be romantic all year round--starting today.

Edition details

• Publisher: Hyperion
• Publication date: 2000
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0786884347
• ISBN 13: 9780786884346
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 208