From Antony and Cleopatra to Hepburn and Tracy, from the Taj Mahal to the Rainbow Room, "The 50 Most Romantic Things Ever Done" gathers the most extraordinary stories of what historical figures, celebrities, and ordinary people have done for love.

Think You Have No Time for Romance? I get it. We all lead busy lives... today more so than ever. Things can fall by the wayside. And maybe your relationship has taken a hit. But what if you gave your relationship as much energy as other areas of your life? What if you and your partner could be happier than you've ever been together? And what if that happiness could increase the quality of your entire life exponentially? Let's free up your calendar... How Can You Bring the Spark Back Into Your Relationship? Do you remember the way that they used to look at you? Hanging on every word you said. Devouring you with their eyes. Happy just to be in the same room as you. It can be like that. Every. Single. Day. Recharge that sexual sizzle you had in the beginning. Reignite the spark through simple, actionable steps that you can start using today! Because when it comes to your relationship... without passion, it's pointless. Think Your Relationship Is Doing 'Just Fine'? When things get comfortable, it can bring romance to a standstill. And romance doesn't need to take a lot of time, money, or energy to carry on - if you know how to do it effectively. In fact, it's a LOT easier than you've ever been lead to believe. Jordan Gray lays out simple romantic gestures that will flood romance into your relationship and bring back the element of surprise!

Smile! It's not just the end of your marriage, it's the beginning of your second chance!Missy Benson has a two and a half carat diamond engagement ring with color grade H, VS2 clarity and a value of $36,000. It's absolutely gorgeous, practically flawless, and let's be honest, really big!But what the successful Chicago realtor doesn't have anymore is a husband. After 12 years of marriage, her husband, Paul, a handsome, wealthy attorney has devastated her by breaking up their marriage for Priscilla Sommerfeld, a young, personal trainer, who according to Missy's sassy assistant, J.J., looks more like a Las Vegas stripper than a fitness expert.Not sure what to do with her ring, and with no financial issues to worry about, Missy decides to put it up for sale on Craigslist. The price: 99 cents! The catch: She gets to pick the buyer. In essence, she's looking for the perfect guy, but not for herself. Her hope is to regain faith that good men do exist, and that marriages can last forever.Now referring to herself as "the divorced girl," Missy interviews dozens of young men who are vying for the huge ring. It's a contest that includes outrageous characters, hilarious and sentimental stories, and two finalists, both of whom Missy adores and who she must choose between. Then there's Parker Missoni, the sexiest contestant by far, who drives her crazy with his brutal honesty, and at the same time stops her heart with his deep brown eyes.Divorced Girl Smiling is the story of a woman's journey to do whatever it takes to heal herself from divorce. It's about acceptance, reflection, taking accountability for mistakes, and appreciating all of life's wonderful gifts. In other words, if you have the guts to put the past behind, admit your mistakes, embrace your future, and give love another chance, you will surely be a divorced girl smiling.

"How To Be Romantic" has over 4000 romantic ideas and tips for couples. Couples will find good romantic ideas to put into practice daily in their relationship. These sweet romantic ideas offer couples years of romance when they implement one romance idea daily or weekly. Partners want to be more romantic but often do not know how to offer romantic gestures or romantic words to their significant other to ignite or rekindle the romantic relationship spark. You'll find the best romantic movies for at-home date nights, romantic gifts for guys, romantic gifts for her, cheap romantic gift ideas that show you care without breaking the bank, and romantic ideas for Valentine's Day to show you're thinking about your loved one on the most romantic day of the year. There's lots of romantic date ideas for spending alone time with your partner, top romantic songs to surprise your loved one with, ideas for a romantic birthday, inexpensive romantic ideas and ideas for a romantic dinner at home or at a restaurant. Get romantic picnic ideas, romantic anniversary ideas and romantic recipes you can make for a special and romantic night in. Keep spontaneity and fun in your relationship with romantic surprise ideas. With over 4000 romantic ideas, including romantic places to see in the U.S., spiritual romance ideas, romantic bedroom ideas, cheap romantic ideas, romantic evening ideas and romantic Christmas ideas, romance will easily become a daily habit in your relationship. Romance doesn't have to cost a lot! You'll find lots of free romance ideas, ideas for special occasions and romantic tips for having and sustaining a harmonious and romantic relationship with your soulmate. Put these romance ideas into practice right away. "How To Be Romantic" gives you the ideas; you just have to do them! All of the ideas are easy to understand, read and implement. Start using these right away. Even if your relationship is happy and fulfilling, it can always use an extra dose of romance. Newlyweds to couples married 50 years or longer will find ideas they can implement to make their relationship bond stronger, more caring, and more loving. Grow together in love as your romantic gestures become stronger and more frequent. Letting relationships coast along without any romantic effort leads to boredom, stagnation and neglect. These romantic ideas let couples re-ignite the romantic spark and bring back romance and excitement to the relationship.

“A beautifully written and well-researched cultural criticism as well as an honest memoir” (Los Angeles Review of Books) from the author of the popular New York Times essay, “To Fall in Love with Anyone, Do This,” explores the romantic myths we create and explains how they limit our ability to achieve and sustain intimacy. What really makes love last? Does love ever work the way we say it does in movies and books and Facebook posts? Or does obsessing over those love stories hurt our real-life relationships? When her parents divorced after a twenty-eight year marriage and her own ten-year relationship ended, those were the questions that Mandy Len Catron wanted to answer. In a series of candid, vulnerable, and wise essays that takes a closer look at what it means to love someone, be loved, and how we present our love to the world, “Catron melds science and emotion beautifully into a thoughtful and thought-provoking meditation” (Bookpage). She delves back to 1944, when her grandparents met in a coal mining town in Appalachia, to her own dating life as a professor in Vancouver. She uses biologists’ research into dopamine triggers to ask whether the need to love is an innate human drive. She uses literary theory to show why we prefer certain kinds of love stories. She urges us to question the unwritten scripts we follow in relationships and looks into where those scripts come from. And she tells the story of how she decided to test an experiment that she’d read about—where the goal was to create intimacy between strangers using a list of thirty-six questions—and ended up in the surreal situation of having millions of people following her brand-new relationship. “Perfect fodder for the romantic and the cynic in all of us” (Booklist), How to Fall in Love with Anyone flips the script on love. “Clear-eyed and full of heart, it is mandatory reading for anyone coping with—or curious about—the challenges of contemporary courtship” (The Toronto Star).

Meet, date, and start a relationship with Mr. or Ms. Right–after 50 Almost everyone associates falling in love with their younger years, but as the boomer generation ages, more and more people over 50 are jumping back into the dating scene for the first time (in a long time) and need advice and guidance on how the dating world (and ways to find a soul mate) have changed since they last tested the water. Dating After 50 For Dummies covers the gamut of topics for those dating after 50: the physical and emotional benefits of sex and relationships as we age; dating confidence boosters; dating site options (and signing up for the first trial); safety concerns when dating; fun and different dating ideas; how to introduce a new partner to your children; and much more. Dating and relationship advice for baby boomers How to deal with medical issues that can make sex difficult Dating advice for gays and lesbians How to build self-esteem for dating after 50 If you're single and over 50, the trusted advice in Dating After 50 For Dummies gives you everything you need to get out there and meet the partner of your dreams.

Offering wisdom and insights for applying biblical truths to our relationships, this book encourages couples to connect and communicate every day. This practical, uplifting guide is perfect for busy couples who long to experience a stronger relationship and better communication. Easy-to-follow daily readings focus on loving each other the way God loves us.

Whether you’re newly together and eager to make it work or a longtime couple looking to strengthen and deepen your bond, Eight Dates offers a program of how, why, and when to have eight basic conversations with your partner that can result in a lifetime of love. “Happily ever after” is not by chance, it’s by choice– the choice each person in a relationship makes to remain open, remain curious, and, most of all, to keep talking to one another. From award-winning marriage researcher and bestselling author Dr. John Gottman and fellow researcher Julie Gottman, Eight Dates offers an ingenious and simple-to-implement approach to effective relationship communication. Here are the subjects that every serious couple should discuss: Trust. Family. Sex and intimacy. Dealing with conflict. Work and money. Dreams, and more. And here is how to talk about them—how to broach subjects that are difficult or embarrassing, how to be brave enough to say what you really feel. There are also suggestions for where and when to go on each date—book your favorite romantic restaurant for the Sex & Intimacy conversation (and maybe go to a yoga or dance class beforehand). There are questionnaires, innovative exercises, real-life case studies, and skills to master, including the Four Skills of Intimate Conversation and the Art of Listening. Because making love last is not about having a certain feeling—it’s about both of you being active and involved.

Every preacher, teacher, or writer knows the value of a good illustration in helping connect the truth of the passage with the congregation or class—and how hard it is to come up with good illustrations week after week. This book contains the cream of the crop: 1001 illustrations carefully selected from among thousands on Christianity Today International’s popular website PreachingToday.com. These illustrations are proven, memorable, and illuminating. As the saying goes, they will preach! And they’re fresh, all written within the past seven years. Of course the best illustrations are no good if you can’t find the right one. These illustrations have been arranged according to twelve master topics, each divided into several subtopics. Further, they’ve been indexed according both to Bible references and to 500 keywords. A searchable CD-ROM is included, allowing you to get the illustration into your lesson or sermon with ease.