Romantic Getaways! They are rejuvenating to our senses. They add spice to our love making. They put a little intrigue into our daily humdrum. Romantic Getaways are fabulous! What more needs to be said? Lots!

There is no right or wrong place to go for a romantic rendezvous. The most important ingredients are to have an open mind and heart to allow the fantasy to carry us away. Expect nothing more and nothing less.

Romantic Getaways – Part 1  showed how an intended romantic trip that went a little haywire still produced the desired results for both of us because we were both open to whatever happened. Neither of us had any expectations, just love in our hearts.

My post Give Them What They Want showed how good intentions can go extremely wrong. Just because I thought it would be a wonderful evening getaway for love and romance, it was definitely not his. I satisfied my desires and ideals when I should have thought more about what would have turned him on.

You have to think about who your partner is, what they like, what experiences have they had in the past.

You would never take a city girl out camping in a tent in the woods with bears if she is not that kind of person. At least not the first time, unless of course she has expressed some interest in sleeping in a tent. The better you know each other, the more you can expand your romantic horizons.

Romantic  Getaways are fun to plan and fun to experience. When you are planning with your lover in mind, their ideals and dreams and what excites them, you can’t go wrong. THEY are the focus. The desired result is love, romance and a wonderful experience. There is nothing better.

Some years ago, I had set up a weekend away at a nice resort in a town a couple hours from our house. I told Ole we had to go see the publishers because they had called and there was a problem with something. I was very vague and acted a little scattered.

I said I would drive cause he had been working all day and could just relax. He had a million questions and I just kept telling him I wasn’t sure what the problem was. They just called and asked if we could drive over and see them.

They lived in the next town over and when we passed it, Ole got a little grin on his face and asked what was I up to? I just smiled and said I was kidnapping him for a couple days and he should just lean back and enjoy the ride. I didn’t spill the beans about where we were going. It was more fun for him to try to figure it out as we drove.

I had reserved the hotel a couple days before. I made arrangements for our cats to be taken care of. Then I packed our bags and put them in the truck while he showered. I loved surprising him but he loved being surprised. If he didn’t, this may not have turned out as fun and wonderful as it did.

Romance is in the heart of the beholder. A dream getaway to a quiet remote island maybe your idea but not so appealing to someone that lives to party and loves the night life.

When you have lived the dream in your first Romantic Getaway, the second comes easier because your mind opens up to other ways to wow your lover. As well, your lover opens up to other new experiences. They begin to get excited about the next time because the first was so great. They also begin to think about how to wow you.

Romantic Getaways! They create blissful feelings; feelings of love, joy, happiness, contentment, excitement, and the list goes on.

Be open to the fantasy. Be open to the dream. Be open in your thoughts and hearts. Romance spreads from you heart to your head and back again. Let every day be a Romantic Getaway.

Passionate regards….Brenda

I had the best dream last night. There were three men in my dream. My husband was one. It was wonderful to see and talk with him. I have noticed in the past few nights when I dream about Ole that he comes in a disguise. But I always know it was him when I wake up. I love dreaming about him.

The other two men were lovers from my past. They were wonderful men. Full of life and everything that comes with it. Both of them always held a special place in my heart.

I did love them but the difference between them and my husband was that I was IN LOVE with my husband. I wanted to spend every moment of every day with Ole and more. The other two…yes I loved them but was not ‘in love’ with them.

People get so whacked out of shape about saying ‘I love you’. I tell the people at the 24/7 care facility where I work ’I love you’ and hug them all the time. Maybe they don’t actually understand the meaning of the words but they understand the feeling behind them.

And most of the people I work with don’t like that I tell them this and hug them. They say we are not their family or friends. We are there to help them with their daily lives.

My colleagues are right. I am not family or, by definition, a friend.

But I tell them because it is important for everyone to feel the love that comes through by saying those 3 little words. It is important because it make the receiver feel special and cared for and that they matter to someone.

Again, maybe they don’t understand the actual meaning but they can FEEL what is being said. Their faces light up and they smile the biggest smiles. They hug me and the love comes right back.  

Am I IN LOVE with them? No. But they hold a very special place in my heart and will forever, even after I’m not there to hug them and tell them ‘I love you’. Isn’t being loved part of helping someone through the day?

Do you understand what I am saying? Be bold today and tell someone you love them. Even if it shocks them, do it anyway. Then hug them and let them know they hold a special place in your heart.

EVERYONE needs to be loved. People are happier. People are healthier. Scientific facts! The more hugs a person receives the happier and healthier they are. This goes for all people no matter their level of understanding, age or status in life.  

Tell a special someone you love them and see their face light up.

I love YOU!

Passionate regards….Brenda