tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16865415141609379912024-03-14T11:49:11.723-07:00Romance QueenThis blog is for my Romance 101 discussions. All are welcome to read and chime in.
My hope as the Romance Queen is to help men (and women) learn what romance is, become romantic, remain romantic even on a budget, and keep ROMANCE alive! Romance Queenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00782261715814594831noreply@blogger.comBlogger92125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1686541514160937991.post-79276118083690580102018-08-23T10:57:00.000-07:002018-08-23T10:57:33.538-07:00Sharing Some of My Poetry- WordsI am working on publishing a compilation of my poetry...Here is a piece that fits...<br />
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New";">Words are more than just letters on paper<br />They are a testimony to emotions verbally unspoken<br />They are factual statements written to give credence to what we've been trying to say.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Courier New";">Words are more than just syllables<br />They are broken into a language that we both can understand and comprehend.<br />They are translations of our feelings within.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Courier New";">Words are their to build foundations for communication<br />And validation of what we feel and need.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Courier New";">Words are written expressions of what we tend to ignore in fear that if we can't speak it we can jot them down to be read later.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Courier New";">Words are symbols of our determination to prove what we can't see.<br />They are proof of more than just skepticism but belief.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Courier New";">Words are the way we write our history and foresee our future.<br />They allow us to devise a plan<br />And formulate opinions.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Courier New";">Words give us a voice to be heard in every way possible.<br />We understand them, because they are universal.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Courier New";">Words are created in different languages but they translate the same.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Courier New";">Words help me help you understand who I am<br />When no one else can.<br />They validate my self evaluation and give you something to refer to later.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Courier New";">Words end wars with promised peace<br />And start fights that sometimes wont cease.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Courier New";">Words create, define, transform, and destroy everything around us<br />but words can't control our fate entirely.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Courier New";">See words can sometimes be misinterpreted depending on who speaks them<br />And words can stifle the true meaning if your not careful of their use.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Courier New";">Words are sometimes better left unsaid when it comes to matters of the heart<br />Because the saying "actions speak louder than WORDS" are true!!!</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Courier New";">Words don't necessarily define You.<br />They only paint a picture of what we want to see, feel, and want.<br />Yet words are often self taught.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Courier New";">Words. W O R D S. Letters written on paper for us to refresh.</span><br />
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Romance Queenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00782261715814594831noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1686541514160937991.post-43577242608623278742018-08-22T14:47:00.000-07:002018-08-22T14:47:20.770-07:00Your Words Can be Poetry to the HeartI published my 1st book Reality Check on June 25th. Reality Check is a story of survival but also of love. Sometimes after trauma and tragedy, we have to find ourselves again. We have to find love and ROMANCE again. That can be hard if you are not willing to recover and forgive. <br />
What is so beautiful about forgiveness and accepting your self and knowing your boundaries, is being able to create your own future and your own experiences. We can do that in so many ways. Part of my journey as a writer has been in writing poetry. My husband encouraged me to publish my poems and so periodically I will be sharing some poems with you that I have written. <br />
There are so many amazing ways to express your love and appreciation for someone and poetry can do that in ways that will leave a lasting impression. Their are so many famous poets but you can be your spouses favorite poet. A poem doesn't always have to rhyme, it just has to flow. Put your thoughts on paper and give them to your love. Many times I've written poetry or a letter to express myself because the words wouldn't come out right from my lips. If you are struggling with expressing yourself, pick up a pen and put it on paper. I am hoping that when I publish my poems people will feel the love, ROMANCE and hope in my words. I encourage you to put your words on paper to inspire your loves heart and mind.<br />
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<br />Romance Queenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00782261715814594831noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1686541514160937991.post-34965845702703614312018-08-21T19:43:00.000-07:002018-08-21T19:50:12.608-07:00New BeginningsThis past year has been one of utter chaos, rollercoaster rides, and near disaster but I am here. We are here still standing. I still believe in romance. Hell, I still believe in love. I believe in all the things I did a year ago when I stopped blogging but even stronger. When you love someone intensely, its hard to just throw that away. You've sacrificed, made a committment, forgiven multiple times and still you get sick to your stomach, butterflies are no longer fluttering, and you still care... That's when you know you are not done. You are still willing. You want to forgive. You want to feel something, anything and so you fight. You try to figure it out. You scream, yell, spat, mutter, cry, shake and you fight. You start getting to know each other again, texting, dating and flirting again. You spend the time you need to renew what you thought was escaping your grasp and you take it one day at a time while you try to fall in love again.<br />
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You find ROMANCE. You find out what it is about each other that attracted you to one another. You seek to find the essence of your attraction to each other not so long ago and when you do find the attaction and the essence you water it, mold it and seed it with nurturing care, one fiber at a time. You become irresistable to each other and invest in whatever there is in each other that is still there drawing you and wanting you. ROMANCE.<br />
Feed that longing to not let your ROMANCE die.<br />
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That's my journey to healing and loving past the pain...<br />
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Keeping ROMANCE alive.Romance Queenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00782261715814594831noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1686541514160937991.post-28549137128259382832017-02-14T08:54:00.000-08:002017-02-14T08:54:07.601-08:00Happy Valentines to My Romancers!<span style="font-size: large;">Happy Valentine's Day to everyone! Thank you so much for your support and just like every holiday, each one is a chance to keep ROMANCE alive in your life and relationships but not never be limited by holidays! Show your love and appreciation for your special someone every chance you get and have a ROMANTIC day!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Valentine's is one day...Love is everlasting. If you have not already picked up something special for your loved one, don't worry. Valentine's and ROMANCE is not just about gifts or how much money you spend its about your actions, words, and devotion. So if you haven't had a chance to go shopping do something different from the rest and write your special someone a love letter, go visit them on their job, send sexy text messages throughout the day to let them know you are thinking of them. You can make your special someone smile always with terms of endearment and acts of kindness much more than any gift can. Material things are not promised but you can always promise your love.</span><br />
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<br />Romance Queenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00782261715814594831noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1686541514160937991.post-23989018634366115422017-02-13T08:54:00.001-08:002017-02-13T08:54:51.664-08:00Valentines on a Budget- Its Possible!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: large;">Valentines is tomorrow and I received an inbox message that asked how can I do something ROMANTIC for Valentines on a limited budget. I love questions like this because its let me know that their are people out there who really want to keep the ROMANCE alive in their relationship and that they trust me to give them sound adv ice.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Valentines does not have to be an expensive day. Here are 10 budget ideas for Valentines day!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">1. Cook for your special someone at home and have a candlelight dinner.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">2. Give him/her a massage with dim lights, romantic movie and hot oils.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">3. Go for a ride and check out some of the beautiful sights of your city. Pack a picnic basket of homemade treats and stop at your favorite spot to enjoy them.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">4. Take a day off or an evening off together to just enjoy each others company.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">5. Netflix and Chill. Pull out some of your favorite love stories, pop some popcorn, put on your sexiest lingerie or boxers and roll play your favorite love scenes or make one yourself.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">6. Invite other couples over for game night. Have everyone bring a dish and enjoy the night with other couples and have fun! Adult games are always nice for the right crowd.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">7. Grab a bouquet of flowers from your local grocer. Flower shops are usually more expensive so stop at the grocery store and pick up her favorite meal from a great carry out spot and surprise him/her at work for lunch for two!</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">8. Get the kids in the action and bake your special someone some sweet treats that can be used behind closed doors later like pudding, jello or strawberry shortcake! Moms always love a break from cooking or baking. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">9. Make him/her a creative video or write a poem telling them why you love them and post on your social media to let the world know how much you love them. If you are like me, I love public displays of affection. Be careful tho, not all do. If they aren't the PDA person, play the video for them in front of your fireplace or over the dinner you cook them. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">10. Plan a future trip together to take and clear your schedule to make it happen over wine and chocolates. Nothing like something romantic and fun to look forward to while putting a smile on your special someone's face. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">These are just some of my ideas! I would love to hear your suggestions on my Facebook page at <a href="http://www.facebook.com/romancequeen101">www.facebook.com/romancequeen101</a>!</span><br />
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<br />Romance Queenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00782261715814594831noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1686541514160937991.post-69716332093027561162017-02-02T12:56:00.000-08:002017-02-02T12:56:38.859-08:00My Favorite Holiday is Coming!Yes I am a hopeless romantic! When it comes to Love I am all for it. That has been my motivation for this blog and keeping ROMANCE alive! One of the best days to show off your love for someone is Valentine's Day. Even though this is not the only day for you to show your love for your special someone or to bring some ROMANCE in your relationship, it is the most popular day for lovers and couples outside of your wedding and anniversary day!<br />
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Valentine's is not just for couples though and I said so to a friend the other day when they sadly said they always spend it alone. I know how that feels to not have a romantic partner on the biggest couple day of the year. However, I am a mother! In my blog last year I spoke about Valentine's being for kids too. You can check out that article <a href="http://romancequeen101.blogspot.com/2016/02/valentines-is-for-kids-too.html" target="_blank">here</a>. If you are a parent and you have the kids for Valentine's then why not plan something special and fun for you and the kids to do together. Its never too young to teach your son how to be a gentleman to a young lady or to teach your little princess how a true gentleman should treat her. Take your kids on a "date" and show them how its done! I've been teaching my twins romantic date tips since they could walk. </div>
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I also suggested to my dear friend, that they take their mother out for Valentine's. Our parents gave us life and loved and raised us, so if both of your parents or available or just one, take advantage of Valentine's Day to do something extra special for them to let them know you appreciate them raising you and that you love them. I like to take opportunities to do something for my mom since my dad is no longer with us. This is a good time to do something meaningful with your parent who has lost their loved one on this day. Take mom to the spa or dad to his favorite fishing hole. You can't go wrong doing something they love!</div>
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If you are single during Valentine's, most likely you have another single friend(s). Plan to do something together and enjoy Girls Night Out, a Singles mixer or a Bro night to the Gentleman's club. This year my fiance and I are going on our Valentine's Day date with the Drunk in Love Bar Crawl. Its not only for couples; its for singles too! You wear a red shirt if you are in love and a green shirt if you're single. It s a great way to meet other couples and singles right here in the Charlotte area. You should check it out <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/drunk-in-love-bar-crawl-charlotte-tickets-31052601166?aff=es2" target="_blank">here</a>. If you're single, do not sit in the house getting high on ice cream and wine. Get your other single friends out and go have a blast. You never know. You might meet your forever Valentine while you're out (or in each other)!</div>
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Lastly, if you're single don't miss out on the opportunity to volunteer your time at your local shelter or family organization. Their are many families and single people living in shelters or getting assistance for various reasons who would love to see a fresh new friendly face bearing cake, candy and other little treats! My fiance regularly gets a group together to go to a nearby senior center for bingo and karaoke. He loves it and the seniors love him (especially the ladies). Spend your time meeting new people who would love a visit from you to brighten up their day even if just for a few moments!</div>
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<br />Romance Queenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00782261715814594831noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1686541514160937991.post-10008801065164140272016-12-22T07:33:00.001-08:002016-12-22T07:34:49.739-08:00Have a Romantic Christmas Countdown!<span style="font-size: large;">Good morning everyone! I hope you are having a great start to your Christmas holiday. Even though I am not a big holiday person, I do know that the holidays are a great opportunity to be extra romantic. If you haven't already planned something romantic and sweet for your special someone, its not too late. Christmas is a time for family, friends, giving, and love! You can't have a complete Christmas without sharing it with the person you profess your love to. If you can't spend the actual holiday together, at least plan SOMEthing that you two can enjoy together.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">* Plan breakfast in bed the morning of or the morning before.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">* Exchange a small gift between the two of you in private.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">* Plan a romantic dinner for just the two of you the night before or the night after.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">* Go shopping with each other and make it a date while you're at it.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">* Send Christmas cards to each other in the mail!</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">* Go for a drive to see the Christmas lights.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">* Watch old Christmas movies snuggled on the couch with some wine and chocolates.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">There are so many things you can do to spark some ROMANCE this Christmas. Always make time for passion in your relationship, even during the busy holiday! If you have some suggestions for a ROMANTIC Christmas, leave a comment below.</span><br />
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Romance Queenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00782261715814594831noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1686541514160937991.post-5383346357698615932016-12-19T10:45:00.001-08:002016-12-19T10:57:40.367-08:00Yes Women Can Propose- Finale!<span style="font-size: large;">So in my last blog I mentioned that I took the leap and I proposed to my man. The day started off as a normal Saturday and him and the kids and I got up to go shopping. We spent a day shopping and having good quality family time. One of the last stores we went to was Helzberg Diamonds. I love jewelry so I went in there to look at their sales. I looked at quite a few rings and I noticed that he was watching. The one I fell in love was a white sapphire ring and it was gorgeous! I love colored stones but this ring was unique. My daughter wanted to go to Books-A-Million so I went over there with her but my man stayed behind. Before I left him there, and being the nosy woman I am, I noticed THE ring was gone from the case. He shooed me away and I went to the book store with my daughter.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Now lets rewind... Him and I had a pretty emotional conversation about two weeks before and he admitted that there was a point that he wanted to ask me to marry him but that he was afraid (and for good reason {engaged before and disappointed} and {we hadn't been dating a year yet}). I knew in my heart that he was the ONE so I said to myself, hey why not propose to him and take the pressure off of him. We had been talking marriage. I knew he wanted to ask so I got excited immediately about asking him.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Fast forward. We left the mall and I knew that he had purchased the ring. So smiling, I put my plan into action to ask him. The ring I ordered for him 10 days before had come in the mail and was waiting for a special moment. I planned to ask him on my birthday, January 7th, but when we got home he said something similar to "I better love him" and something in my heart said its time to prove it to him. So my proposal came early. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I got down on one knee in front of him and told him just how much I loved him and why. I think its always good to tell people why you love them when you say those three words because it validates the meaning even more. I could see fear and happiness in his eyes, so I hesitated but then I decided no. This is the RIGHT time. I got up off my wobbly old knees, dished for his ring in my drawer and straddled him on the bed. I told him that I had no doubt in my mind that I could be THE ONE for him and that I knew that he was the ONE for me despite our short courtship and despite his fears. I told him why I felt I was the one for him and then I presented the ring to him and asked him to marry me.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">The look in his eyes was kind of scary, but he smiled with water on his eyes and he said yes! We kissed, hugged with joy and then the excitement began. Within an hour, pictures of his ring had been taken, his mom had been called and his best friend had been asked to be his best man! Then came his post to Facebook and the 300+ congratulation likes or comments!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">All were happy for the actual engagement but of course their were some who had something to say about me actually doing it. Honestly, I was a little nervous about him announcing that I proposed to him but after the congrats came pouring in my nervousness died and was replaced with happiness. To feel the excitement and love in his words to his mom and his boys let me know I did the right thing at the right time by asking him. It didn't exactly go the way I planned with all the romance and mush I planned for my birthday but it was perfect!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I could have waited for my ring to come in and for him to ask me but I didn't. I followed my heart, relieved the stress off of his mind and did what worked for us and he was so proud that I took the initiative and asked him. Proud of my strength to do so despite the norm and was honored to tell everyone how proud of me he was that I stepped out the box.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">And guess what...when my ring came in from being sized, he planned a magnificent day and proposed to me! Ladies, don't be afraid to propose to your man. It was a great experience for me and him and he respected me even more for loving him enough to do it. Happy Holidays from us to You!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">To read the first blog to Yes! Women Can Propose start here <a href="http://romancequeen101.blogspot.com/2016/11/yes-women-can-propose-to-man-part-1.html">http://romancequeen101.blogspot.com/2016/11/yes-women-can-propose-to-man-part-1.html</a>.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span>Romance Queenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00782261715814594831noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1686541514160937991.post-45113084238468980422016-12-13T09:21:00.001-08:002016-12-13T09:21:45.776-08:00Single During the Holidays- What to Do!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: large;">Every one has had a holiday where they are single. I know I have plenty of times. So what do you do when you want to go to holiday parties, travel or do holiday activities and you are single? A friend of mine on my Facebook blog page was asking the same question. Some of the men on the thread suggested themselves for company. A few other women responded they were asking themselves the same thing. I suggested doing activities with your friend girls or your lover. So what is the answer to being single during the holidays?</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">* Do what YOU enjoy! If you have been wanting to go visit your friend in another state or see your cousin you haven't seen in awhile or want to catch the latest movies out in the theatre or go on a shopping spree and spend all the money on yourself. Do something that YOU enjoy doing. What better time to do then the holidays when you are off for a couple of days?</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">* Do not be negative. Instead of thinking about the mate you don't have or what's not going the way you want, get into the holidays spirit and be grateful for what you DO have- your kids, healthy parents, a home, a job... Get into the holiday spirit and enjoy it by putting on your favorite holiday CD, cooking your favorite dishes, inviting your best friends over or visiting with different families.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">* Go to a singles event. You are not the only one who is single during the holidays. Their are others just like you so try a singles event around the holidays and go out and meet new people. Sometimes the benefit of being single is that you get to spend the holidays with who you want and as many people as you want. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">* Volunteer. Their are others that are less fortunate, don't have family to spend time with and are unable to enjoy Christmas because of their circumstances. You can change all that by volunteering at local shelters or organizations. Give back to your community during the holidays and spend time with people who will truly appreciate your presence.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">1. You don't have to stress out about buying your special someone (SS) a romantic gift. Buy something for yourself!</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">2. You don't have to split time between their family and yours. You can go wherever you want!</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">3. You can invest more time in YOU. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">4. You don't have to worry about impressing your SS's family or friends!</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">5. You can flirt with whoever you want at all the holiday parties.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">6. You can walk around holding the mistletoe and get all the holiday kisses without feeling guilty!</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">7. You can leave parties when you are ready!</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">8. You get to eat the last of the holiday desserts and you don't have to share! That includes the leftovers you have left.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">9. You can catch up on sleep if you want to do absolutely nothing!</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">10. No one else can wreck your holiday mood!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">These are just some of the benefits I wanted to highlight that looked great to me but they are many more benefits to being single during the holidays. Read this funny article http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/benefits-of-being-single-during-the-winter_us_564b7b39e4b08cda348b18f8.</span><br />
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<br />Romance Queenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00782261715814594831noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1686541514160937991.post-90698343721398935762016-12-06T17:06:00.000-08:002016-12-06T17:06:07.577-08:00Yes! Women Can Propose- I Did!<span style="font-size: large;">My last blog post listed reasons why people felt that women should NOT propose and I gave my reasons to why I think its absolutely ludicrous! As a woman who has been ready to settle down for several years, I do not feel that its wrong for a woman to propose. Some do and that's their right. However, me being me- all about women's equality, rights and taking my life into my own hands I feel that it is quite okay if I want to propose to the man I love and want to spend the rest of my life with. </span><div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">The decision to propose (male or female) is not about anyone else but YOU and YOUR mate. You have to know what type of partner you have and whether your relationship will suffer (mainly his ego crushed) if you, ladies, proposed to him. We don't ever want to do anything to offend, hurt, or emasculate the man we want to spend our lives with, so if you have a man that you know 1000% would be completely offended by your proposal you probably should wait for him to propose to you OR propose to him that he proposes to you like this bride did here:</span></div>
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Romance Queenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00782261715814594831noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1686541514160937991.post-37828424362446064882016-11-29T20:45:00.001-08:002016-11-29T20:45:54.465-08:00Yes Women Can Propose to Men or Can They<span style="font-size: large;">So when the subject of women proposing comes up the conversation gets pretty heated and emotional. What is the big deal about women proposing to men?</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Well for most, its not the traditional way. Ever since the beginning of time, the expectation was that the man would court the woman and the woman would wait for the man to pursue her and blah blah blah. Those times are gone! Women are more aggressive these days and not afraid to express interest in a man. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Yes, traditionally the man proposed to the woman, but that was tradition. Tradition is always in the past. This is 2016 going on 2017. Some things in the past are no longer seen as the norm and for women, choosing a mate and who she marries is her choice. Not her parents. Not the church. Hers. Women are no longer asking for their parents opinion on who to marry. They meet a guy. They date said guy. They commit to said guy. They fall in love and when they get engaged, they tell their parents. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">People also like to throw up the Bible and God in this conversation. As a spiritual woman I am well versed in the Bible. No where in the Bible does it say that the man has to propose and that the man has to choose his mate by himself. Marriage is a commitment made between TWO people- the man AND the woman. The intended husband in the Bible did have to ask for her hand in marriage and go through several rituals to win her hand. However, no where in the Bible is their a rule that the husband has to be the one to propose. Nowhere. Their is an account however in the Bible where women switched roles and one such one was in the case of Ruth and Boaz. Ruth proposed marriage to Boaz when she approached him at his bedside. She was offering herself to him to be his wife. The Bible speaks of a man loving his wife as himself, a woman respecting her husband and husband and wife becoming one. I do not recall a scripture saying the man must propose to the woman. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Another argument I hear about why women should not propose is because it "emasculates the man" and to "let a man be a man." What really does that mean? Does this mean that a man is weak if a woman proposes to him and he accepts. Does it mean that because the man did not propose to the woman first that makes him a punk or less of a man? Or does this mean that because the woman stepped forward to ask him to be her husband, that makes him the weaker link in the relationship? This is all false. If a man is considered weak for accepting the role to be the head of her household and lead her and her children, then I would hate to see what else makes him weak. If he is less of a man for accepting a proposal from a woman who obviously feels he's worth being her King or getting romanced or surprised with such a grand gesture then maybe he's not ready to marry a woman who is proving she is strong enough to be his Queen. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Accepting a woman's proposal does not emasculate a man or take away the fact that he is THE MAN. It only means to the woman that he is worthy of her forever commitment, the father role of her children and the leadership of her castle. That's it. If you do some research their were Queens who chose their husbands to rule beside them, not the other way around. I am big on ROMANCE. Its nothing wrong with the woman taking this step to surprise, honor and ROMANCE the man in her life.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">The other argument and probably the one that gets under my skin the most is when I read or hear (especially a woman) say that it makes the woman look weak, desperate or rushed. I don't know about you but it takes a lot of heart to go outside the traditional norms we have already discussed and ask a man to marry you. It also takes a very strong woman to even consider it. We want what we want when we want it. Women are not inferior to men. We are not weak for knowing in our hearts that we want to marry the man we are with. We are not desperate because we choose to not wait for him to ask us, like some feel we should do. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I know women who want to get married but because they need him to ask, are in a relationship with the same man for 5-8-10-18 years (yes all accurate years of people I know or have heard about) all because they are waiting for him to ask having his kids and all while "playing wife." Now what kind of mess is that? That is a miserable feeling to want to marry the man you love but because of tradition or your family or your friends opinions or societies view on what is normal you are idly sitting around for a proposal. I don't know everything about men but what I do know about women is that- MEN WILL ONLY DO WHAT YOU ALLOW HIM TO DO (outside of abuse). If you want to get married. He's the one. He's obviously not going anywhere, why not propose to him? </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Men fear rejection (thus why they haven't asked you) and then some really are just comfortable shackin up. Ladies you deserve more than that. If you want to get married, I agree give him the chance to ask you. We all want the fairytale proposal we dreamed of as a little girl. I get that. However, there is nothing wrong with you making your dream come true by surprising him and proposing to him. Go for what you want. Make your own fairytale come true with him as your Knight in Shining Armor and propose! Its not wrong. </span></div>
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<br />Romance Queenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00782261715814594831noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1686541514160937991.post-91790798014957309462016-11-27T08:58:00.000-08:002016-11-27T18:02:22.579-08:00Yes! Women Can Propose to a Man- Part 1<span style="font-size: large;">So I've had the discussion online, namely Facebook, about women proposing to men. The conversation got pretty heated and it was very frustrating for me to see so many men who felt like a man on the receiving end of a proposal as "weak" or "less of a man" if he accepted. It also pissed me off to see women, otherwise very strong women, saying that a woman must be "desperate" or "weak" or "pressed" to ask a man to marry her.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Our daughters are being raised to be strong-minded, independent, goal and career-oriented Queens. We teach them to respect themselves, wait for the right boy/man to give their goodies to and to follow her dreams. If we can teach her all these things, how can we frown on her also choosing her husband and lifelong partner. I have been proposed to probably nine times that I can think of off the top of my head. I have also been married before to a man that proposed to me almost every month before I finally said yes and that ended in divorce so why can't I, as a strong, independent, educated woman, not take the initiative to ask the man the man I want to be my husband and a father figure to my children under our roof to be my husband by proposing to him? I should be able to! </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Women are no longer tied to the traditional roles of being the stay at home mom, making less income then their husbands and not holding prominent positions in business. Women are now top income earners, working more hours than their husbands, buying houses before they have a mate, and raising kids successfully on their own. For new age women, like myself, I like being in control of my future, especially when it involves my children.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I respect the traditions of the man being the head of the house, providing for his family and playing my role as woman in my household. I still hold those traditions dear in my heart and maintain my "role" as a woman in my home now with my boyfriend. However, I am very progressive. I have always gone after what I wanted especially in a relationship. I encourage any woman that has children, especially, and any woman that has been successful, or any woman that has ever been divorced or in an abusive relationship, or any woman who knows deep in her heart that the man you love is the ONE to propose marriage to him. Its not about trending. Its about making the best decision for you, your heart, your children and your life. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">We wanted equal rights. We wanted to feel like we contributed to society. We want to feel successful, accomplished and all the women's rights advantages. Why not be pro-choice in selecting the man you want to spend the rest of your life with and taking the step to being his wife. Its empowering, not weak. Its success, not desperation. Its invigorating, not depressing. A real man will respect your love and commitment to him with his answer- yes (or no) and will see in you a strong, loving, loyal woman.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span>Romance Queenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00782261715814594831noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1686541514160937991.post-57229301260935514902016-11-24T07:12:00.000-08:002016-11-24T07:12:58.370-08:00What a Difference a Year Makes- Happy Thanksgiving!<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-size: large;">This time last year I spent the holidays with friends even
though I was in an exclusive relationship. The person I was dating didn’t
bother to invite me to his family’s house for the holidays. It was a miserable
feeling. Even though I am not big on
holidays, this time of the year can be melancholy for lot of people who are in
bad relationships, broken homes, live far from family or are single. I understand the feeling. I felt the
disappointment of not being with the one I felt I should have been with. Thankfully
for great friends, I got plates delivered to me while I had a nice romantic-me
day at home with movies, bottles of wine and lots of much needed rest. Trust
me, it wasn’t a depressing day after I realized that being with myself was
better than being with someone who really didn’t want me around despite his professed
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<span style="font-size: large;">Well this year is different. This year I have been dating a
very family-proud, inclusive young man (yes I’m a cougar now…more on that later…giggles*). He introduced me to his mom the first month
we were dating, took me around his friends within weeks and I am included in
everything family with him. His mom and I have a good relationship and we are
on our way to his moms for our first Thanksgiving together where I will meet
his aunt and brother’s families. It’s so
important that, even though I don’t celebrate holidays per say, that I have the
opportunity to spend time with someone special and be surrounded by family during
times of the year that are set aside for family. There is nothing worse than
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together. It can also be a time for ROMANCE. Couples that are spending this
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moment, to have an intimate moment just the two of them. So during the
holidays, exchange lots of kisses, hold hands, reaffirm your love for one
another, find a quickie spot to make out and include them during this holiday
season the best you can. When you love someone you want to spend time with them
during the holidays. Take time to do so even if you can’t spend the whole
holiday together. Share this joyous time together and share your love with everyone
around you. Happy Thanksgiving!</span></div>
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Romance Queenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00782261715814594831noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1686541514160937991.post-61046051172591460912016-09-25T08:19:00.000-07:002016-09-25T08:19:34.379-07:00Cater to Your Man- part 2<span style="font-size: large;">My last blog was part 1 of 2 on </span><a href="http://romancequeen101.blogspot.com/2016/09/september-take-your-man-on-date-month.html" style="font-size: x-large;" target="_blank">Cater to Your Man</a><span style="font-size: large;">. The first 3 suggestions were to:</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">1. Keep his belly full. The way to a man's heart is through his stomach. This is true for all men, regardless of race or age. Know what he likes and doesn't like and please ladies, fix his plate for him.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">2. Be his biggest cheerleader. Be supportive of him in all he does. Their are going to be times we don't agree with his decisions and that's okay but we should still be supportive of him (as long as its not harmful to your relationship or you) and cheer him on when he is doing great things!</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">3. Be there when he needs you. Women tend to be more emotional than men, so when he comes to you in his time of need be accessible and there for him without being judgmental or critical. Let him vent and know that you are his safe haven.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">These are the suggestions from my last blog. To continue, we can cater to our man by:</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">4. Keep yourself up. Destiny's child said this in their song, Cater 2 U (among other things) and this is so true. Remind him constantly one of the reasons he fell for you. Keep yourself up by exercising, eating right, and being visually stimulating to him. I'm a thick woman so I tend to be a little self conscious but knowing that he loves my thickness and my curves, gives me reason to prance around the house in something sexy or something of his like his favorite jersey or one of his long tee shirts. It turns me on to know he's watching me when I'm in his line of vision. Keeping yourself up is not just for him. Its for you too. Confidence is sexy to men, so keep yourself up and tease him with your sexiness!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">5. Give him a massage. When he comes home from a hard days work, take his shoes off, sit him down, let him get relaxed and give him a massage while letting him know you realize how hard he works to support his family. You can do this while he's sitting up or laying down. Relieving the tension in his body is just as important as relieving the tension in his mind by letting him vent to you. Massages have many health benefits too and we always want to be mindful of our man's health. Massage is also a good way to renew or revive intimacy in your relationship. A good video on couples massage can be found here <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hZepXJgaYvk">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hZepXJgaYvk</a>.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">6. Be attentive. All of us are busy and with technology literally at our fingertips, its easy to get sidetracked or off the focus on our man especially in the comfort of home. However, being attentive is one of the keys to catering to your man because being attentive means recognizing his demeanor, foreseeing his needs, putting down our cell phones, and making sure that he is happy and comfortable. Knowing what he likes and does not like, knowing what irritates him and gets him upset and knowing when he's hungry or horny are all good things to know so we can be attentive before he gets upset, uncomfortable or irritable. We aren't mind readers but being attentive is a start to reading our man. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">7. Keep it spicy in the bedroom. I'm sure you've heard, "what you won't do someone else will." We want to keep things spicy in the bedroom (and out) by being willing to try new things sexually, giving him control in the bedroom, and not withholding the cookies when you're upset. Sex withdrawal is never a good thing for a man. Try role playing, new positions, and letting your hair down in the bedroom. Giving him control does not mean you can't be aggressive but let a man be a man in the bedroom and out. One thing I have tried is being submissive. I must say it was one of the most intimate, exciting, sexual experiences I've ever had. Ladies, try being submissive in the bedroom and see how it enhances the intimacy, desire, and trust between the two of you.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">This are just some of my suggestions for catering to your man. Catering to Your man may require different things, but I hope that my suggestions are universal to all relationships in some way.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Catering to our man is not about doing everything he says or neglecting our own needs, its about letting him know you appreciate him, adore him, and have his back. You can't go wrong when you take the time to CATER TO YOUR MAN and if he's a good man, he will return the favor by catering to you.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">A good article I stumbled on while looking for pictures was <i>8 Ways to Make a Man Feel Like a Man</i>. Check it out, <a href="http://madamenoire.com/56323/8-ways-to-make-a-man-feel-like-a-man/">http://madamenoire.com/56323/8-ways-to-make-a-man-feel-like-a-man/</a>.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span>Romance Queenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00782261715814594831noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1686541514160937991.post-71060031141393744972016-09-17T15:31:00.000-07:002016-09-17T15:32:03.024-07:00Cater to Him- Part 1 of 2<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: large;">I would not write about anything that I don't do myself, so one thing that I have found important to me is catering to my man. Our men are dealing with the stresses of life, providing for his home successfully, and is a respected contributor to his community. When he comes home, he should come home to a woman who appreciates his achievements, loves him for who he is, supports him in all his efforts, and is there to take care of his needs.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Now don't get me wrong, I am sure that some of you immediately thought "taking care of his needs" meant sexually, and that is involved BUT taking care of his needs is about CATERING TO HIM and showing him that he is the man of the house and that you are have his back. Its also about showing your adoration for him in many ways.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">3 ways you can cater to your man are:</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">* Keeping his belly full. The saying "the way to a man's heart is through his stomach" will never get old. Making sure he is fed and fixing things you know he loves says a lot to a man. Also knowing what he does not eat, is equally important. When you cook for your man, cook out of love not out of obligation. The meal and the gesture will be perfect everytime if you do it because you want to and because you want to make sure he is satisfied.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">* Be his biggest cheerleader! When he has somethng he is excited about, be excited with him. Our men face enough adversity outside the home, so we don't want him to face that when he comes home. Support him in his efforts especially when they are great ones and be his biggest cheerleader, standing by his side and rooting him on every chance of the way. If you are his biggest cheerleader, trust me (if he's a good man) then he will be your biggest supporter too.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">* Be there when he needs you. As women, we tend to be the emotional ones. Men are usually passive but are all about action and doing what needs to be done. If he hits a rough patch, having a hard day, needs to vent, or gets emotional, then be there for him when he needs you. The fact that he comes to you in times of need or just to talk to you about what's on his mind says a lot about how he feels about you. Let him come to you without judging him, giving your feedback or trying to solve his problems. Listen attentively, let him know you are there for him, and be a partner in the resolution. Men need to be problem solvers so don't tell him what to do but if he's open to suggestions, make them respectfully and be supportive with the decisions he makes (as long as they are positive and not harmful to you). You also have the right to disagree with choices without withdrawing your support for him by still being there for him when he needs you. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">These are just 3 ways you can cater to your man. Tune in for next blog on Catering to Your Man along with some of my favorite songs on the subject!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Today is National Feel the Love Day! Now some of you might be wondering where this "day" came from, and quite frankly, I asked myself the same question for a quick second when I heard it this morning on <a href="http://www.streetz1033.com/" target="_blank">Streetz 103.3</a>. But that question instantly turned into a smile because my romantic mind started fluttering and instantly I started blushing. That is what the opportunity to be ROMANTIC does for me. Like Valentine's, I love the concept of a day to dedicate to the person you love and cherish. However, in my heart of hearts everyday should be Valentine's Day and every moment should be about feeling the love!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Its so important that we let the people in our lives know how much we love them. This is not just true for our spouse or mate but also for our kids, parents, friends and family. I know that in this moment I am thinking about my father who passed away May 2, 2014. I remember how many times I told him I loved him up until his last breath. Feeling the love is not just about showing it but expressing it as well. I know that my father passed knowing that I loved him despite all else. We never know when someone we love is going to be gone so we always want to say I Love You as much as possible and show in it our actions.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">When life gets rough, we are stressed or we are just having a bad day it is always good to come home to someone that loves you. That is one thing I miss about being married, is knowing that there is someone home waiting for me. However, I just as important as the love that comes from an intimate partner is the love that comes from your children. The love my kids give me on a daily basis is perfect, unconditional and the best love a woman could ask for. So today for Feel the Love Day make sure your children know just how much you love them as well.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I'm happy that another day has been dedicated to LOVE especially in this cruel world we live in but it is very important to show love for our special someone every day. Since this is Take Your Man on a Date Month here are some ways to show your man how much you love him with more than just words because 1) Men are Visual, 2) Men are Impulsive and 3) Men are from Mars!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">1. Give Him Your UNDIVIDED ATTENTION. If you are constantly checking your phone and focusing on something else, it may interpret to him that "he is not important." Take time to focus on him and give him your undivided attention. This says to him that he is your priority and that you love him.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">2. Cook his FAVORITE MEAL. "The way to a mans heart is through his belly." This old saying has never failed. Knowing what he likes to eat and cooking his food the way he likes it, is a sure way to show you love him. Knowing that he doesn't like onions in his food, or sugar in his grits or even prefers Hot Sauce over A1 sauce on his steak is significant because it shows you are paying attention to the details and want to please him. Now if he is the man that loves anything you cook, then add dessert. Its nothing like the baked smell of a sweet smelling apple pie or chocolate cake to get his attention and a ROMANTIC night started.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">3. Wear the lingerie or that dress he loves. Yes men are visual! So when we take the time to doll up and get sexy for him. Taking the time to get sexy for him shows him that you still desire him and his response will let you know he still desires you too. Add red to the outfit and you have a win-win. Studies show that red is a aphrodisiac to men so get out that red dress or bra and panty set and show him that loving him comes with rewards.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">These are just a few tips that I picked up when reading this article on Womens Day, <a href="http://www.womansday.com/relationships/dating-marriage/advice/g1040/how-to-show-a-man-you-love-him/?slide=11">http://www.womansday.com/relationships/dating-marriage/advice/g1040/how-to-show-a-man-you-love-him/?slide=11</a>. I will be sharing some more tips throughout September for Take Your Man on a Date month. Until then share some of your ways you show your man you love him.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Last year was the first time I heard about this special romantic holiday and I took full advantage of it by taking out the guy that I was dating at the time. We had a great time and even though it was not the first time I had treated him out to dinner, he still appreciated it just as much.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Men have a lot of responsibility on their shoulders- taking care of home, being father to our children, trying to make us happy everyday, and rising above the adversities of a pretty messed up social and political climate right now. Men deserve to be treated out and given special attention for all their efforts, hard work and commitment. One thing all men need is to feel needed so feeling needed and then being shown appreciation for all they do and all they are to us, is an even bigger thing for them!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">As women we have so many opportunities to be spoiled. Men deserve these opportunities too. Their is the expectation that men are supposed to pursue us, ROMANCE us, court us, and be the provider- and that is all true. However, as women we have to support, love and respect in return. We can do that by showing him that we care about his wants and desires, are interested in the things that mean something to him, and treating him out on a date every once in a while!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">So its August 30th, start planning a date night catered to your man and show him how much you adore and appreciate all he does and is to you. I promise he will appreciate it!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">To read last years blog go to <a href="http://romancequeen101.blogspot.com/2015/09/september-is-take-man-on-date-month.html.">http://romancequeen101.blogspot.com/2015/09/september-is-take-man-on-date-month.html.</a></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Yesterday's blog was on kissing on the first date. To further the discussion on dating, we have to consider- BODY LANGUAGE. When dating someone its really important to not just listen to them when they are talking, be attentive to their mannerisms and take every opportunity to get to know them, but it is also important especially in the early stages of dating to pay attention to the person's body language. A persons body language can answer questions you might be thinking without actually asking such as are they attracted to you? Are they interested in what you have to say? Are they sincerely interested in learning about you? Are they bored? Are they enjoying themselves? and guess what, Will they mind if you kiss or hug them?</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">If a person remains close to you, touches you lightly, smiles a lot, gives you eye contact, focuses on your lips when you talk to them and lets you touch the small of their back when you are walking, then this is a pretty great date that could definitely end in a kiss!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Body language says a lot especially to a respectful man, so pay attention to your dates body language when you are out with them to make sure that you are not only keeping their interest but also before you make the first move to touch, hug or kiss them. A person that is into you will show it in the way they look, engage and focus on you. They will also show if they are not too. Pay attention to body language and you will find out (without words) where you stand. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Now some people are hard to read or might be giving mix signals OR they might be verbally saying one thing but their body language says another. If this is the case, ask before going into their personal space and take it SLOWER. Mixed signals could be a sign of shyness, insecurity, mixed feelings about their attraction to you or not or something else not yet established. Either way, mixed signals are a sign to not invade their personal space and to take your time and because I am an advocate for No Means No. If a persons body language is saying their not interested or they aren't comfortable with you being in their personal space, then respect it, give them space, and let them lead this part of the date. </span><br />
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<br />Romance Queenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00782261715814594831noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1686541514160937991.post-41178205227515937322016-08-10T11:09:00.001-07:002016-08-10T11:09:26.153-07:00First Date- Kiss or Not?<span style="font-size: large;"><i>You meet someone, you decide to go out on a date and it goes well. You have a good conversation. Dinner is awesome! You even share dessert. One party is expressing a more interest than the other. The man walks the lady to her car, like a true <a href="http://romancequeen101.blogspot.com/2015/08/step-1-learn-to-be-gentleman.html" target="_blank">gentleman </a>, and they hug. Now here is the part where it can get awkward. I am all about showing public displays of affection, showing your gratitude after a date and letting a person know that you are interested in seeing them again. That in my mind, is a successful first date and dates ideally. However, is it okay to kiss on the first date?</i></span><div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><i>In my opinion, kissing is very intimate. In my blog titled <a href="http://romancequeen101.blogspot.com/2015/11/10-ways-to-be-intimate.html" target="_blank">10 Ways to Be Intimate</a> I talked about ways to be intimate with your partner. Kissing is very intimate. A key can say so many things in the passion of the moment. A simple kiss on the cheek can say I care about you and am attracted to and like your presence on a first date. However, a kiss on the mouth can say that I really want to get to know you, I want more from you (date or sexual) and I would like to pursue more. Now, their are different types of kisses we all know so a kiss on the mouth that involves tongue can say Wow, you're great, I am seriously feeling you and I definitely want to spend more time with you AND you are super sexy and I want you. All kisses can be passionate, most are ROMANTIC and they all say that I want you. Be careful about the degree that you kiss someone on the first date because just like the actual date itself, it sets the tone for future dates and the intimacy and passion that will come from this new journey you possibly are embarking on together.</i></span></div>
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Romance Queenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00782261715814594831noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1686541514160937991.post-84281892965035449642016-07-08T08:35:00.002-07:002016-07-08T08:37:40.369-07:00State of Affairs- Call to Love Thy Neighbors<span style="font-size: large;">I haven't written in a while but felt the need to write today. I was on Facebook today and saw a number of posts about the latest police killings. One was of a young man shot several times by a police officer while in the car with his girlfriend and her child. According to the girlfriend the boyfriend, Philando Castille, told the officer that he had a pistol in his pocket and had a license to carry. The police didn't give him a chance to get his license and shot and killed him. The video can be seen here on Facebook, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/search/top/?q=diamond%20lavish%20reynolds">https://www.facebook.com/search/top/?q=diamond%20lavish%20reynolds</a> and here on YouTube <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z7h2j0n18jg">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z7h2j0n18jg</a>. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Then another man, Alton Sterling, was killed selling CDs outside a Baton Rouge convenience store by two police officers and it was caught on tape. Mr. Sterling did not have a gun in his hand and was shot at close range. To see the video, go view it on <br />YouTube here, <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jBZPCDqymyo">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jBZPCDqymyo</a>. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">These killings by police are 2 of hundreds of senseless police killings. When my daughter got in trouble with me I took her to the police station to teach her a lesson: when you do bad things the consequence could be jail. I remember the police saying, "I don't want her to be scared of me." I thought about that many times after because did he say that because he genuinely meant that he didn't want my child to fear him because I was reprimanding her and disciplining her and because he wanted her to know that their were "consequences for her actions" as he told her or did he say that because of the state of affairs in our society revolved around police?</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Either way, it is hard not to fear police in today's climate. Can you honestly say that You do not fear the police? Can you say that you trust the police not to hurt, shoot or kill you during a normal traffic stop like that of Philando for a bad tail light? What about if you are a vendor (licensed or not) selling something and a police officer approaches you, like in the case of Alton? Do you fear your safety immediately? What do you do when you come face to face with a police officer nowadays?</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Even tho these killings are mainly of black men, these killings affect everyone- black and white. I am not against Black Lives Matter or the fact that a lot of these cases are the result of racial profiling. However, I am about All Lives Matter and the fact that these killings are not just about the color of skin its about the state of affairs of our communities, our country, our livelihood, our peace of mind, and our futures. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I write about Love and Romance, so I couldn't pass up the opportunity to write about Love in concerns of the state of affairs of our country regarding these police killings. These killings are causing black people to fear and hate the police. These killings are teaching young black men and blacks specifically to hate white people. These killings are causing a racial divide among races at a rate that I'm sure is paramount to when our parents were growing up. Hate is replacing Love in our community against a system that was put in place to protect everyone- not just blacks. Instead of lynching black men, they are shooting them and not suffering the consequences of their murderous actions. Instead of raping black women, the police are killing their husbands and their fathers. This is Hate not Love.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">The difference between now and our parents time is that their is a new breed of children who are going to fight back. Who are not going to sit down and just take what is going on. The children of today are also carrying guns and shooting the police (some justifiably and some not). This is another form of Hate that our children are growing up with. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I can't fathom the state of affairs for our country and our communities in the next five years. Its bad now. Can you imagine how much worse it will be in another five years? So what can we do about it?</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">What do we teach our kids about the police now? What do we tell our young black men when they walk out the door in the morning to go to work? What do we tell our sons when they wear a hoodie to go to the store for us? How do WE feel when we see an officer out in public? What do we do when an officer pulls us over for a busted tail light? These are all questions I am sure you are asking and will discuss with your family and children but these should be questions that should be discussed with your local sheriff and police department heads too. Come together to talk about the state of affairs in Your community. Take action to ensure the safety of Your children in Your community and do something about what's going on in the streets that you frequent with your family and your husbands, fathers, and sons. This would be an act of Love for Your community, your state, your country. "Love Thy Neighbor," is a commandment from God but it seems many have forgotten that commandment. Please don't be one of those ones that turns to hate when we can turn to Love to improve the state of affairs right next door. Black Lives Do Matter, but doesn't everyone's around us? Make a Difference and Love Thy Neighbor by Taking Action in Your Community.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Related articles:</span><br />
<a href="https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/morning-mix/wp/2016/07/06/video-captures-white-baton-rouge-police-officer-fatally-shooting-black-man-sparking-outrage/"><span style="font-size: large;">https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/morning-mix/wp/2016/07/06/video-captures-white-baton-rouge-police-officer-fatally-shooting-black-man-sparking-outrage/</span></a><br />
<a href="http://www.thedailybeast.com/articles/2016/07/06/alton-sterling-father-of-five-one-more-black-man-shot-down-by-american-police.html"><span style="font-size: large;">http://www.thedailybeast.com/articles/2016/07/06/alton-sterling-father-of-five-one-more-black-man-shot-down-by-american-police.html</span></a><br />
<a href="http://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/minnesota-officers-fatal-shooting-philando-castile-identified-n605701"><span style="font-size: large;">http://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/minnesota-officers-fatal-shooting-philando-castile-identified-n605701</span></a><br />
<a href="https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/morning-mix/wp/2016/07/07/minn-cop-fatally-shoots-man-during-traffic-stop-aftermath-broadcast-on-facebook/"><span style="font-size: large;">https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/morning-mix/wp/2016/07/07/minn-cop-fatally-shoots-man-during-traffic-stop-aftermath-broadcast-on-facebook/</span></a><br />
<a href="http://www.cnn.com/2013/06/05/us/trayvon-martin-shooting-fast-facts/"><span style="font-size: large;">http://www.cnn.com/2013/06/05/us/trayvon-martin-shooting-fast-facts/</span></a><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">For me, the summer is a big deal because the twins go with their dad for the entire summer. I am a single mom so two and a half months of being kid free is like a kid in a toy factory with so much to choose from. Last year I didn't do much but this year I would love to do a few things! There is also a big difference between last year and this year- I am not single!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">If you are single, then that's okay. This might be the summer that you get your groove back on an exotic vacation planned for you and your girls (or your boys) but their is nothing wrong with having a fantastic vacation as a single woman or man. We all deserve a vacation especially during the summer months like all the other normal people! So if you don't already have a plan for something to do this summer, plan something- big or small- mini weekend or week long- plan it. School is almost out and that means vacation time is right around the corner!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">If you are in a relationship that means that the possibilities just doubled. Double fun and double the budget (hopefully)! This summer, my beau and I are planning to hit Carowinds for his first time, the beach, hopefully a beach I haven't been to before and definitely a couples trip to the ATL. You never know we might be able to fit one more mini vacation in there somewhere. No matter what you do with your significant other, always always find time to add romance to your vacation. More on that in my next blog post.</span><br />
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<br />Romance Queenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00782261715814594831noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1686541514160937991.post-59647556725825859962016-05-07T10:03:00.000-07:002016-05-07T10:03:22.778-07:00Be Direct! Don't Categorize.<span style="font-size: large;">Am I the only one when on a dating site and a persons tagline says "hello ladies" or "welcome ladies" or "looking for women" that gets turned off? Or when someone is talking to you about what they want from you but they say "what I want from my woman is," or "my future wife will be" or "I will do these things for her in a relationship" you're thinking he must not want me or he's not too sure about what he wants yet? This can be confusing both ways- man to woman and vice versa. Be direct. If the person you are talking to is front of you, talk to them. Not around them. Not in scenarios. Not in future terms with some future perfect mate. Talk to the person in front of you.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Its much more ROMANTIC for the person you are dating to talk to you directly and tell you what they want for your future with them then to talk about some fictitious person that the two of you haven't even met yet.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Take these two conversations:</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I really want a woman that I can come home to that makes me smile every time I see her. I want a woman that I can text throughout the day and I can't wait to come home too. I will know that she is the one when all I want is her and I stop looking for something more.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I have been waiting for a woman like you. You make me smile every time I see you. I can see myself coming home to you everyday. I love that when I think about you I can text you or call you and you respond right away. I really feel that you might be the One for me because I don't want anyone else but you. I've stopped searching. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">The first conversation would lead the person you are conversing with to think that maybe she is not the person you want because you are not being direct. Whereas the second conversation is direct. You are letting her know that you feel all these things for her directly. You are not putting her in a category with other women. You are letting her know that she is the one woman that you are talking about, want, desire and are speaking of.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Sometimes we talk in third person or are not direct for several reasons: We are afraid of their reaction. We are afraid that being direct might be too much. We are afraid that maybe the other person doesn't feel the same. We are not sure ourselves if the person we are talking to is the person we want. There are many reasons why we aren't direct or we talk about our needs and wants in a category of women and men, future or her, but if the person you are talking IS the person you are talking about- then be DIRECT and talk TO them not at them. If they are not the person you are talking about then be careful how you say things so you don't possibly offend them or make them feel like they aren't or can't be the person you desire.</span><br />
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<br />Romance Queenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00782261715814594831noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1686541514160937991.post-58724493450300631872016-04-25T09:57:00.001-07:002016-04-25T10:02:52.263-07:00Tribute to Prince<span style="font-size: large;">It was shocking when I got a text from a friend girl of mine telling me that Prince had died. At first I was like is this another social media scheme but then this was Prince we were talking about. He wasn't an artist that did schemes and he was definitely not one that you heard negative media about so as I opened my Facebook and saw all the posts about Prince dying, I knew it was true. This was one of the post I shared on my page, </span><a href="http://www.billboard.com/articles/news/7341522/prince-dead"><span style="color: blue; font-size: large;">http://www.billboard.com/articles/news/7341522/prince-dead</span></a><span style="font-size: large;">. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Prince was a very private man but one thing about Prince that I adored was that he was a very sensual, passionate, loved by many, had fans from all ages and cultures, believed in God and made music that everyone could identify with. He had a lot of great songs but he also made a lot of ROMANTIC/Love songs such as (in no particular order):</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">1. Adore</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">2. If I was Your Girlfriend- my all time favorite Prince song!</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">3. When 2 Are in Love</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">4. The Beautiful Ones</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">5. Purple Rain</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">6. When Doves Cry</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">7. Condition of the Heart</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">8. Forever in My Life</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">9. The One</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">10. Do Me Baby</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">11. Girl</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">12. Insatiable</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">13. Scandalous</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">14. The Passion</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">some celebrity tributes that were very touching were on CNN </span><a href="http://www.cnn.com/2016/04/21/entertainment/celebrities-react-prince-death/index.html"><span style="color: blue; font-size: large;">http://www.cnn.com/2016/04/21/entertainment/celebrities-react-prince-death/index.html</span></a><span style="font-size: large;"> and Saturday Night Live </span><a href="http://www.nbcnews.com/pop-culture/tv/prince-honored-special-saturday-night-live-tribute-hosted-jimmy-fallon-n561161"><span style="color: blue; font-size: large;">http://www.nbcnews.com/pop-culture/tv/prince-honored-special-saturday-night-live-tribute-hosted-jimmy-fallon-n561161</span></a><span style="font-size: large;">.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Please share your reaction to Prince's passing here in comments.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">HIV/AIDS is not the only disease that we need to be careful of. Their are also STDs such as gonorrhea, syphilis, HPV, herpes, trichomoniasis, and other infections. You can read on these at <a href="http://www.cdc.gov/std/healthcomm/fact_sheets.htm">http://www.cdc.gov/std/healthcomm/fact_sheets.htm</a>. Chlamydia has been on the rise as of the 1014 statistics reported on the CDC website along with syphilis, <a href="http://www.cdc.gov/std/stats14/std-trends-508.pdf">http://www.cdc.gov/std/stats14/std-trends-508.pdf</a>.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">STDS and HIV is nothing to play with. We want to make sure that we are protected at all times. So if you are considering having sex with someone, it would be a good practice for you BOTH to get tested and wait for the results before you have sex. Even if you get negative results, you should still wear protection such as condoms and other barriers to prevent the spread of diseases until you agree and have proven to each other that you can be monogamous. If you are like me and have a sensitive vajayjay then you will want to seek out condoms that fit the chemsitry of your body. For me, the Skyn brand works because it is not made of latex. I make sure to get my partner tested before we have sexual intercourse and use protection until we have negative results and before we enter into a monogamous relationship. once in a monogamous relationship, its good to continue getting tested together every six months or a year just because and for your peace of mind.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Hmm... I love bondage. Even before <a href="http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2322441/" target="_blank">50 Shades of Grey</a> (rent it for date night) I was turned on by the thought of being dominated and bonded. Something about giving in to someone and giving them control over my senses and my body turns me on. Bondage is not for the weak however. People think that submissives are weak but they aren't. The submissives actually have the power in the relationship just as much if not more than the dominate. I love the fact that for a moment I can give myself to someone and trust someone and just let go and be free and follow someone else's lead for that period of time. Its stimulating, exciting, passionate, and very ROMANTIC if done with the right person. I've been able to submit to one person in my lifetime totally and it is an experience I will never forget. I also encourage it for married couples to try it at least once. Its an experience that will take you to new levels and help you to learn each other all over again, trust each other even more, and renew the passion and spice in your relationship that always can use a refresher!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">So there it is... I like silk scarves and feathers and a sexy man that likes to take control. ROMANCE 101! Yes! To learn more about the art of bondage visit <a href="http://theartofsubmission.com/bdsm-for-beginners/">http://theartofsubmission.com/bdsm-for-beginners/</a> and <a href="https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLC7028CB2B51E9EE6">https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLC7028CB2B51E9EE6</a>. Let me know what you think! I hope you enjoyed the topic, Let's Talk About Sex! I know I did and your feedback has been great! Have an awesome weekend, be safe, and try something new with your partner this weekend!</span><br />
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<br />Romance Queenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00782261715814594831noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1686541514160937991.post-22556069074909930902016-04-09T17:34:00.000-07:002016-04-11T13:32:29.627-07:00Congrats to Romance Queen Readers!<span style="font-size: large;">March and the 1st Couple of the Month due to our 2016 Couples Challenge started in January (more info <a href="http://romancequeen101.blogspot.com/2016/01/keeping-romance-alive-2016-challenge.html" target="_blank">here</a>) is Lakisha Hagler and Kaycee Steele of Charlotte, NC. Lakisha and Kevin have been together going on two years year and met online. I have known Kevin for over a year now and Lakisha for about nine months and ever since I have known them as a couple I have admired their open affection, love and respect for each other on their Facebook page. When it comes to social media, couples and men in particularly do not like to broadcast their relationships (for various reasons) but this couple has used Facebook to show how powerful their love is even when they had haters. Its hard not to vote for a couple who is constantly expressing their love for each other, posting pics of each other and complimenting each other. I have never seen them say one negative thing about each other online and that is the way it should be- ALWAYS. I definitely could learn from them. They have also been very open to trying new ideas and taking the challenges posted in the Couples Challenge group to enhance their relationship and add romance to their relationship.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">When asked what is the most moment thus far in their relationship Lakisha was able to give me two and both of them involved surprising each other on mini vacations. She surprised him with a 7 day cruise but not before requesting time off at his job for him and taking him for a drive to nowhere and keeping her mouth closed about the destination the whole time. She said for her, he surprised her for her last birthday by taking her on a mini weekend vacation to TN and when they arrived at the hotel they had a welcome sign especially made for her that was displayed all weekend and throughout the whole weekend she received little gifts and special attention from him and the hotel staff including pamper time at the hotels spa! Mr. Kevin sure does know how to plan a ROMANTIC birthday for his special lady. AS my gift to them, the two will enjoy a dinner for two at <a href="https://www.chimasteakhouse.com/charlotte-nc/" target="_blank">Chima Brazilian Steakhouse</a> in the Queen City and enjoy a ROMANTIC night on the town. Thank you Lakisha and Kevin for your support and for being an example of love and ROMANCE for all who are witness to you! Its not to late to join the Couples Challenge. To do so, add me on Facebook and send me a message. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I also want to congratulate our 1st Facebook contest winner, Yvette Thurston for the best Romantic At-Home idea! To see her idea and others ideas visit my Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/romancequeen101. Yvette shared a fun fact about her and her new hubby: They got married exactly one year from the day they met on January 9, 2016! Now isn't that ROMANTIC?! Wow! Thank you Yvette for always being supportive of me and my blog and for being sexy, spicy in your marriage and keeping ROMANCE alive 365 days a year! Yvette will receive a goodie bag tailored to fit her best ROMANTIC At-Home idea... wink*</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">This is just the beginning of the many features that will be shared about my readers and people like You who are hopeless ROMANTICS like me and want to share my mission to Keep ROMANCE Alive 365 days a year! If you want personal ROMANCE advice please email me at romance101queen@gmail.com. I would love to hear from you. Have a great weekend!</span></div>
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