tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2792307722868485438.post832878327306533271..comments2023-12-23T15:44:16.012-05:00Comments on .: Enter our Valentine's Day Giveaway!Emerson and Sarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17974647219596498454noreply@blogger.comBlogger80125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2792307722868485438.post-53377752000113667912013-02-12T21:49:55.225-05:002013-02-12T21:49:55.225-05:00This year my husband and I are in separate hemisph...This year my husband and I are in separate hemispheres for Valentine's Day. So, we our date will be via Skype. I already sent a package of chocolates and such ahead to him, and will be meeting up for a Skype Date on the 14th. <br /><br />Deborah<br />pinkscissorsdesign @gmail .comPink Scissors Designhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16930292346890244219noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2792307722868485438.post-72809492749540970212013-02-12T17:57:09.144-05:002013-02-12T17:57:09.144-05:00I have decided to release my husband from all MY e...I have decided to release my husband from all MY expectations, and just let him show his love in his own way this Valentine's Day (and in general). It has been an amazing learning experience for us both and I can honestly say, the heartfelt gestures and gifts from his heart mean much more than the ones I have 'forced' out of him in the past :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2792307722868485438.post-49793891205140555212013-02-12T16:32:12.471-05:002013-02-12T16:32:12.471-05:00great bible based booksgreat bible based booksIanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03112833332990893275noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2792307722868485438.post-49964586428249793142013-02-12T15:10:16.040-05:002013-02-12T15:10:16.040-05:00Thanks for your book of wise counsel. I am trying ...Thanks for your book of wise counsel. I am trying to apply. Our date nights are hard to come by as we are in the thick of raising our four children all under 9. But when we get the chance we take it, even if we only have time for dinner. I've enjoyed reading the comments and suggestions others have! (Hope I win! ;)Jessicanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2792307722868485438.post-68376002255527196362013-02-12T14:33:32.725-05:002013-02-12T14:33:32.725-05:00Eat dessert first! Wear the outfit your spouse mos...Eat dessert first! Wear the outfit your spouse most appreciates you wearing. Smell good, give a compliment, speak your spouse's love language.TBGnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2792307722868485438.post-86145107265582183522013-02-12T12:57:18.628-05:002013-02-12T12:57:18.628-05:00I'm still learning Love and Respect and still ...I'm still learning Love and Respect and still feel like such a novice but I believe the main thing is to do *something* for you spouse for Valentine's Day. I think sometimes we worry so much about doing the *perfect* Valentines surprise for our spouse that we procrastinate and wind up either doing nothing or waiting until the last minute.. which makes our spouse think they don't Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2792307722868485438.post-61689752785573098462013-02-12T11:28:19.347-05:002013-02-12T11:28:19.347-05:00How exciting! I'd love to win. The Love/Respec...How exciting! I'd love to win. The Love/Respect focus is a game changer!!Josh, Jessi, and Sonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09294371051359019923noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2792307722868485438.post-68849430779020260362013-02-12T10:41:44.600-05:002013-02-12T10:41:44.600-05:00Compromise. Do something each person can enjoy. ...Compromise. Do something each person can enjoy. If he reluctantly agrees to see a chick flick with you, let him choose the restaurant.Dana Ynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2792307722868485438.post-55116681535508191512013-02-12T10:15:22.561-05:002013-02-12T10:15:22.561-05:00Thanks for the giveaway!Thanks for the giveaway!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2792307722868485438.post-90131258334707234712013-02-12T09:27:37.902-05:002013-02-12T09:27:37.902-05:00Learn something new about each other. Go to place...Learn something new about each other. Go to places that don't inhibit conversation but allow full interaction with one another.Kinanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2792307722868485438.post-72744973297132225782013-02-12T08:56:09.848-05:002013-02-12T08:56:09.848-05:00Something as simple as coffee and dessert together...Something as simple as coffee and dessert together...but top it off with conversation of how much you respect/love each other...then go home and show it!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11852307361424459212noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2792307722868485438.post-21868749657149320062013-02-12T08:55:52.783-05:002013-02-12T08:55:52.783-05:00Find an activity you both enjoy, we like to kayak ...Find an activity you both enjoy, we like to kayak when it is warmer and we both enjoy target shooting year round, and get away for a few hours. If that isn't possible, put the kids to bed a bit early & have a romantic dinner by candlelight. Becky Brownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2792307722868485438.post-53378779474650296142013-02-12T08:44:08.753-05:002013-02-12T08:44:08.753-05:00Do something that you both enjoy doing... not just... Do something that you both enjoy doing... not just one of you... even if that means staying in and just having "together time"Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2792307722868485438.post-32883021844263688152013-02-12T08:43:37.552-05:002013-02-12T08:43:37.552-05:00Try recommending something you know he will enjoy ...Try recommending something you know he will enjoy and do it and enjoy it. Not because it's what you want to do but because you are doing it together.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2792307722868485438.post-90252742104064047222013-02-12T08:37:48.892-05:002013-02-12T08:37:48.892-05:00Perfect date? Listen closely to my wife about som...Perfect date? Listen closely to my wife about something she would like. Mark it down and then when the opportunity arises, plan a date together, but not tell her what we are going to do. Then go where she wants to go. We live near the Billy Graham Library in Charlotte, NC. She has stated a desire to go there. So for our anniversary in about 2 months, we will head that way!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2792307722868485438.post-48519504510343666092013-02-12T08:29:05.589-05:002013-02-12T08:29:05.589-05:00First women, lower your expectations. We all us...First women, lower your expectations. We all usually have such a glamorous, romantic picture that nothing can ever meet. If both of you are responsible for doing something for the other, you both will feel loved and taken care of. The Teacher's Wifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01965255490271817426noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2792307722868485438.post-70979272999713363722013-02-12T08:27:23.301-05:002013-02-12T08:27:23.301-05:00Plan a nice evening in together with no kids---coo...Plan a nice evening in together with no kids---cook together (grill), eat by candlelight and then cuddle up for a movie that he picked! Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2792307722868485438.post-88101365847540323742013-02-12T08:26:04.460-05:002013-02-12T08:26:04.460-05:00Nice! Thank you!Nice! Thank you!Robin in New Jerseyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07373250627112138763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2792307722868485438.post-44896804222967524202013-02-11T22:27:41.907-05:002013-02-11T22:27:41.907-05:00Each person could plan an activity that they think...Each person could plan an activity that they think the other person would enjoy. Then you are both getting to do something like, but you are also showing the other person how much you care about them by planning something for them.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2792307722868485438.post-37380826834376411292013-02-11T21:19:10.656-05:002013-02-11T21:19:10.656-05:00Love and Respect saved our marriage!! It was absol...Love and Respect saved our marriage!! It was absolutely life changing for both of us!! Libbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16096002849839097195noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2792307722868485438.post-4611908458373642542013-02-11T21:08:21.963-05:002013-02-11T21:08:21.963-05:00Take a trip down memory lane. Each of you write y...Take a trip down memory lane. Each of you write your favorite memories on an index card. Read the other persons memory out loud over a romantic dinner. Great conversation and laughs! <3Karissa Gibbensnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2792307722868485438.post-32662147827980880562013-02-11T20:52:04.215-05:002013-02-11T20:52:04.215-05:00The best thing is do is do things together and oft...The best thing is do is do things together and often. The people that say its about quality time, not quantity time imho dont live in reality.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2792307722868485438.post-4217843929267051002013-02-11T20:40:11.600-05:002013-02-11T20:40:11.600-05:00The best date that shows love and respect is the d...The best date that shows love and respect is the date that both parties had some part in planning. My husband and I take turns planning our dates. He will surprise me with a weekend get away without the boys. We both love quality time together. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2792307722868485438.post-91748635806962099942013-02-11T20:35:39.616-05:002013-02-11T20:35:39.616-05:00I would love to enter the contest for the giveaway...I would love to enter the contest for the giveaway, but I could not see the box to enter. Am I too late? A perfect date for us would be just to be able to spend a day together without interruptions, watching a movie, having dinner out together. Or even better going to the beach together. Karennoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2792307722868485438.post-14841755550575477752013-02-11T20:23:07.154-05:002013-02-11T20:23:07.154-05:00I think the ideal date involves an activity that h...I think the ideal date involves an activity that he enjoys/feels competent in, yet allows the couple the opportunity do it together, connect, and talk about it. <br />We aren't the outdoors/sports types, so for us, enjoying a good movie together and then a yummy dinner discussing the movie is what we love best. Janayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08570801211495586896noreply@blogger.com