Running out of date ideas? Tania, of AmO Life, has a list of some interesting romantic date ideas.
Among them, rent a boat and paddle out on a lake (may be more of a Spring/Summer activity), bellydancing, and crossing the nearest state line for an adventure (be sure you have your date’s permission for this one, if not, it might constitute kidnapping. I’m just sayin’…).
Can you think of something new and creative?  How about……. visiting a pet store? Especially if there’s something cute and and soft to pet. Who knows, might lead to some hand-holding later on.
Ceramics. Do men like those …read more

Here is a date idea post intended particularly for the men who wishes to sweep their lady love off their feet by taking them on a whimsical date.
A good friend of mine tips us on certain *romantic* places you can take you date to — with emphasis on putting an element of surprise in the plan. Of course, this only applies to singles who are currently staying or living in Manila, Philippines.
Markku Seguerra is a programmer-slash-photographer who is currently single and, quite possibly, in love. That’s probably why he’s able to write a post on five special and romantic places …read more

Er, pardon the pun.
We all have our ideals when it comes to choosing a partner. We come up with a list either by superficial standards or by principles. I guess it will be tested once we face that moment whether we are going to choose the person who matches all but one trait, physical or personality, which we think weighs a lot. We then face a dilemma that basically asks, will you settle for anything or anyone less than your ideal?
A friend of mine is going through such a dilemma right now. She has found a guy who …read more

It’s not everyday that you get to spend that special day — his or her birthday — together. Why don’t you make it extra special and plan a lil’ somethin’ somethin’? Not necessarily an expensive gift, you know.
I’ve always thought that making my partner feel extra special on his birthday is a good way of reinforcing how I feel about him or how special he is to me. I’d always find a way to make it stand out from the other birthdays.
I recently celebrated my birthday. For the past three or four years, I’ve been making this day a *special …read more

I’ve been noticing that apart from the usual online dating sites, people have resorted to social networking sites to find dates.
It’s actually not a bad idea if you think of it. What do you really need in a site to find someone you can date anyway? Isn’t it all about finding a person whom you can connect with?
I’ve got to admit that I have gone on dates with people I met through sites like these — social networking sites, I mean. I can’t say it’s 100% better than online dating sites, it’s just another alternative to finding Mr. Right.
What I …read more

Have we been too involved with the available technology that we forget how it is to be romantic?
Courtship has been practiced in different countries, in various ways, for hundreds of years now. And one of the most romantic acts in my book is the old fashioned love letter on parchment.
People nowadays rely on getting hook ups in bars, clubs or wherever. The whole concept of “pursuit” has slowly becoming extinct. They call it “the chase” now and the goal isn’t really a commitment or a serious relationship but, er, something else. Faint are the traditions or practices, which usually accompanies …read more

I’ve heard it said before that there are certain things about yourself, which you have to keep hidden from your partner. It’s seems like it’s a “need to know” basis kind of set up.
Is this a common practice between men and women?
I understand the need for a certain amount of privacy in relationships but how can you judge which “thing” you have to keep a secret? Won’t hiding things from your partner create a rift between the two of you?
Is the saying, “What you don’t know won’t hurt you.” applies to all relationships, may it be platonic or romantic? …read more