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Romance is often times thought of as "nice to have"; many couples just don't
realize how important of a role romance plays in a relationship.
Romantic gestures accomplish two important things in a
relationship: they show the recipient that you care and keep the
relationship in perspective.
"Romance is an important expression used to show how our hearts feel.
Romantic gestures lay a foundation that help couples stay connected,"
explains Amy Graybeal, Founder and President of Magic of Romance, an online
destination featuring free romantic ideas for people who live to love.
A recent poll on Magic of Romance's website,
found that nearly half of men and 3 out of 4 women wish their partner were
more romantic.
The following week's poll then asked, "How important is romance in a
relationship?" On a four point scale ranging from "very important" to "not
important at all", 87% of the respondents answered "very important" and the
remaining 13% chose "somewhat important". After reviewing the heavily skewed
poll results, it became clear that romance isn't just a 'nice to have' :
romance is a must.
50% of all marriages in the United States end in divorce. The two main
reasons cited for divorce are: poor communication and the loss of
intimacy/connection. Can romance be the answer?
According to Graybeal, "Romantic gestures accomplish two important
things in a relationship: they show the recipient that you care and keep the
relationship in perspective."
"Most couples say they know that deep down they are loved by their
partner. But every once in a while, they want to be reminded that they are
their partner's special someone - and that's part of the power of romance,"
shares Graybeal.
"Couples can get into this rut of mundane co-habitation and forget
what really matters - which is love. Romance helps keep the relationship in
perspective by bringing love into the forefront of their lives," she
continues.
In a society where nearly half of all marriages are ending in divorce,
we have to ask ourselves: what can we do differently? With its powers of
enhancing communication and establishing intimacy, couples may want to look
to romance.
"I recommend planning one romantic gesture a month. Take thirty
minutes to show that you cherish your partner. For example, sit down and
write a list of all the things you love about your partner. Or surprise them
with dinner in bed and a romantic movie," Graybeal says.
Most of the free romantic ideas offered on www.magicofromance.com are
simple and easy to plan with only 30 minutes or less. "With just a little
bit of time, we can show our partners a lot about how we feel. Romance doesn
't have to be a grand gesture, it just needs to be from the heart," says
Graybeal.
Magic of Romance is an online destination for visitors seeking
creative romantic ideas and inspiration from Amy Graybeal, company founder
and entrepreneur. The site offers new romantic ideas weekly, travel for
lovers, and articles and debates on romance and relationships.
Source: http://www.emediawire.com/releases/2007/12/emw575577.htm
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