Ways to be Romantic

Charlee Recommends the following Ideas taken from “1001 Ways to be Romantic” by Gregory Gordek.

Daily Romantic Checklist:
1. Complimenting your partner.
2. Spend twenty minutes of uninterrupted time together.
3. Check in with each other during the day.
4. Perform one small and unexpected gesture.
5. Say “I love you” at least three times.

Weekly Romantic Checklist:
1. Bring home one small, unexpected gift or present.
2. Share some form of physical intimacy.
3. Share an entire afternoon or evening together.
4. Share two insights you gained this week.
5. Write a least one little love note.

Monthly Romantic Checklist:
1. Plan one romantic surprise for this month.
2. Go out to dinner once or twice.
3. Rent at least two romantic movies.
4. Make plans for a three-day romantic weekend sometime in the next three months.

Yearly Romantic Checklist:
1. Make a New Year’s resolution to be a more creative romantic.
2. Make plans for your next anniversary.
3. Think of an unusual way to celebrate your partner’s birthday.
4. Review your plans for your next vacation.Make plan’s for Valentine’s Day - Well in advance!

Secrets to Romance

By Cupid Herself

As the owner of the Singles Station Dating Co., I have the job of what could be called a modern day Yenta, a Matchmaker, and some have called Cupid. I am in the business of love. We don’t just celebrate the day of love once a year, we celebrate it 365 days a year. We have introduced thousands of single people with the hopes that they fall head over hills in love and live happily ever after.

I get calls from members so excited about their new romances. Women talk about the butterflies in their stomach. Men tell us their best buds are complaining that all he wants to talk about is the new woman in his life.

Love really does make the world go round. Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs theory actually states that a human being needs to love and be loved by others. Yes, we need love, but we crave romance.

Most of us have experienced the sensation of being in love. The biggest question to ponder is How do you sustain this wonderful feeling in a relationship? Taking a closer look at my members, their relationship flourished by the romantic gestures of each partner. It’s quite simple; each is trying to please one another. Once we get into the routine of a comfortable relationship the demands of family, work and careers put the romance portion of the relationship to the back burner.

Don’t fret it is not hopeless, with just a little bit of work and following the Four P’s to romantic success, the steam can be put back into your relationship.

Following the Four P’s of Romantic Success:
First, decide today that you want to make romance a Priority in your relationship. By making this decision you will begin thinking how you can make time for your partner and do things that will please them. Just like when your relationship was new.

In the movies romance is spontaneous and just happens. In reality actors are following scripts, line by line. You don’t have to follow a script to be romantic, but some Planning sure will help. Remember, a great date doesn’t just happen, someone has to plan it. Start a romance file. Keep fun ideas that you and your partner can do together. The next time you are looking for something fun to do together the answer will be right at your fingertips. And yes we have all heard it before, set aside a date night just for the two of you. It really does work.

Next, keep a Playful attitude. Romantic moments engage the playful side of us. Think back on your relationship when it was new. I bet there was a lot of laughter and kidding around. Lighten up, forget about the mortgage, the kids and work, just find something fun to do together.

You have heard the saying “It takes two to tango.” It’s the same in romance, for romance to flourish both partners must be willing to Participate. You can’t have fun, if one person does not want to be romantic. It is a win win situation when you both are in the game and participate.

By just following the Four P’s, making it a Priority, Planning, being Playful and Participating, you too can add romance to your relationship! Just maybe, you can go from a ho hum relationship to one that is everything you want it to be….just like in the movies!

Charlee Brotherton is a freelance writer and is the CEO and President of Singles Station Dating Co.

Why Choose the Singles Station...

The Singles Station Dating Co. has helped discerning singles find romantic companionship for over 25 years. We have matched more than 100,000 couples and are responsible for thousands of successful relationships and marriages.

The Singles Station is not a dating club or an internet dating site. The Singles Station provides personalized matchmaking. We meet with you face to face in our offices. Our clients are diverse, all ages, including the independently wealthy, entrepreneurs, doctors, lawyers, teachers, nurses and other professionals. There are no pictures posted on the internet or profiles to sort through. Our matchmaking service is discreet and every step of the way is confidential.

To schedule your confidential consultation call our professional staff toll free 1-866-807-LOVE or visit our website at www.singlesstation.com. You will be pleasantly surprised how easy it is to get started meeting quality singles!

Charlee Brotherton Named to Board of Professional and Certified Matchmakers

Recently the Matchmaking Institute and school of relationship sciences named Charlee Brotherton, Owner of the Singles Station dating company, to its Board of Professional and Certified Matchmakers. The Institute’s Matchmaking Certification program is a highly specified curriculum of classes put together to teach current and future matchmakers matchmaking skills. Matchmaking Institute’s intensive training includes specialized classes in areas such as screening techniques, behavioral communication and matching technique. The Institute was created in 2003 to set standards and a code of ethics in the matchmaking industry and to create a network of Certified Matchmakers.

Brotherton has been in the matchmaking business for over seven years. She acquired The Singles Station Dating Co. in January 2000 and has expanded the service to include six offices located in Tulsa, Oklahoma City, Bentonville, Fort Smith, Little Rock and Nashville. Plans for a seventh location in St. Louis are also underway. The Singles Station also has a website at http://www.singlesstation.com/ that explains more about their introduction system and membership programs.

As a CPA, Brotherton immediately loved the concept of a matchmaking/dating service because of its quantitative, logical thought process. Taking an organized approach to meet the person you would spend the rest of your life with made sense to her. She believes, choosing the right mate is the most important decision you will ever make and accordingly employs a quantitative and successful method of helping singles meet their ideal partner.

According to Brotherton, “Most singles employ a haphazard approach to meeting singles. Singles spend more time thinking about the features they want on a new car, than the attributes that they are looking for in a life long mate.” Brotherton states that at the Singles Station they use a system that includes a 120-question personality profile to help their clients meet compatible singles with similar interests and core values. Brotherton continues, “We hear from so many clients that can’t believe the change in their lives by meeting singles through our service. To most, it’s a life changing experience.”