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Where has the romance gone?
A recent survey found that 46% of women and 30% of men would rather opt to forego sex for two weeks than to give up access to their precious internet for the same period. Such a simplistic question could reflect the high incidence of ED (erectile dysfunction), but it certainly doesn’t say much for the quality of sexual relationships in general.
Today’s couples are so busy and hyper-connected that they may forget that a strong relationship takes time to maintain, and sex without that relationship doesn’t have the same level of satisfaction. Think back to those first few years when you looked forward to just being together. You can maintain or recapture that same feeling, but it takes a real commitment of time and effort. Set aside the time to go out to dinner on a regular basis and take a walk together each evening. Develop common interests that you can both enjoy together. Communication is always the key to a strong relationship and that bond will translate into a more meaningful and enjoyable sexual relationship. And no matter how many stresses you have to endure in these difficult times, meeting those challenges openly together should strengthen your relationship and help to prevent those stresses from wearing away at your sexual enjoyment.
After writing this page, Claudia and I saw a TV offer for a set of 10 CD’s for sale through TimeLife that had the 156 best love songs from the 70’s. After hearing some of these old favorites we jumped to the phone and immediately ordered them, so even discussing the need for romance made us more romantic! It was difficult hearing all of those wonderful songs not to again wonder where romance has gone. The high incidence of ED in today’s couples has many causes. Go to Time Life Romancing the 70's and you might find a way to light up your life, (Debby Boone, 1977, “You light up my life”)! This site will help you stoke that relationship, but no matter how well you can stir up the coals, there is no substitute for a healthy dose of romance!
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