Give Symbols of Your Love

By Carolyn Flynn

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by Carolyn Flynn

Gifts, surprises, and special events are symbolic ways to express the depth of your love to your special lady. Flowers, jewelry, chocolates, and other small or large glam gifts are always fun to receive. So are shopping sprees, ballet tickets, fancy dinners, and romantic getaways.

But gifts and gestures don’t have to be expensive, a picnic in the park or romantic bath for two is often more heartwarming than a new car, fur coat, or diamond necklace. It’s the thought and symbolism behind the gift or act that makes it wonderful.

If the emotional part of your relationship is not nurtured then your gift of a new Mercedes may just be an empty reflection of the love that is missing. If you spend beyond your means your ladylove may feel angry at your irresponsibility and not receive the love gift as you intended.

Remember that gifts and activities are symbols, a reflection of the love you share together, and quality time and attention are often the best gifts you can give to another person.

Share in the comments below what gifts have been most meaningful to you.

Flickr photo by Howard Dickins


Carolyn Flynn is a Relationship Expert and author of Heal Your Grief, SMART Talk, and Holiday Peace And Joy.

Halloween Romantic Things You Can Do This Week

By Carolyn Flynn

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1. Carve Jack-O-Lanterns together

2. Give a bouquet of autumn flowers just because you love her/him

3. Write a love poem for your sweetheart – tell her how boo-tiful she is

4. Make pumpkin pie together. Write “I love you” in whip cream

5. Go costume shopping together

6. Watch the sunset together

7. Hold hands at the movies

8. Watch the sunrise with hot chocolate, orange juice, muffins and bagels

9. Play footsies during dinner

10. Have a picnic at the park or on your living room floor

11. Go dancing

12. Play in the the fall leaves together

13. Give each other a massage

14. Make spaghetti and watch Disney’s “Lady and the Tramp”

15. Read a scary novel together

16. Order take out and watch the “Nightmare Before Christmas” together

17. Make a pizza together

18. Write a Halloween love note

19. Buy sexy lingerie

20. Go to a haunted house together

21. Tell him/her how much you love and appreciate him/her

By Carolyn Flynn

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I want to hear from you. Share your Halloween romance secrets in the comments below.


Carolyn Flynn is a Relationship Expert and author of Heal Your Grief, SMART Talk, and Holiday Peace And Joy.