Program: Real FamilyLife

 

 

Dennis Rainey: Now that Valentine's Day is over, do you still have to be romantic?

Guest: (RTR)
I really thought that romance was something that you did on those special occassions like Valentine's Day, Anniversary. But you know, I think my wife might want romance a little more often.[ Read Full Transcript ]

Dennis Rainey: Valentine's Day has come and gone. All over the country, cards have been opened, candy has been consumed and flowers have been arranged nicely in vases. If you did something extra special to show love to your spouse, today you can take it easy, right?

Actually, Valentine's Day should function as a small reminder of the kind of romance husbands and wives need to be cultivating 365 days a year. The reason we can be so romantic on Valentine's Day is that it's on the calendar and we prepare for it. It's a great example of what we can do when we take time to plan creative romance.

One final thought. Today is a perfect time to schedule some date nights with your spouse. Start making plans now. Why don't you stretch Valentine's Day into a romantic, Valentine's year?

I'm Dennis Rainey, and that's Real FamilyLife.












Let me give you two tips as you cultivate romance between now and Valentine's Day, 2003.

First, be a student of your spouse. Get to know what is most romantic to them. Second. Take time to plan creative romance. The reason we celebrate Valentine's Day is that it's on the calendar. It might be a good time to schedule the next date night

As you do, remember these two tips:

Be a student of your spouse.
Take time to plan creative romance.