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The unasked-for gift is most appreciated.

The surprise gift is most cherished.

Yo, guys, this ain't rocket science!

"Love does not die easily. It is a living thing. It thrives in the face of all life's hazards, save one: neglect."

-James D. Bryden

TOP 10 REASONS TO BE ROMANTIC.

You may want to make a scroll of these reasons and present it to your partner.

"In dreams and in love there are no impossibilities."

-Janos Arany 999a 1. You'll be happier.

2. Your partner will be happier.

3. You'll have sex more often.

4. You'll enjoy sex more.

5. You'll rise above mediocrity, and create an A+ Relationship.

6. You'll experience the spark of infatuation again.

7. You'll reduce the chance that your partner might cheat on you.

8. You'll increase the probability that you'll stay married.

9. You'll add depth and meaning to your relationship.

10. You will create a safe haven where you can really be yourself.

999b And a few more reasons to be romantic: 11. You will be truly heard and deeply understood by one other human being.

12. You'll save money by expressing your love in lots of little, creative ways.

13. Exercising your creativity will benefit you in other areas of your life.

14. You'll probably live longer.

15. You'll be better parents.

16. You'll be great role models for your children.

17. You'll be great role models for friends and neighbors.

18. Your children will understand love better than most kids.

19. Your children will experience what love is really all about.

20. Your children will have a better chance of choosing partners wisely.

21. Your children will be able to create healthy love relationships.

22. You'll make the world a better place.

23. You'll come to appreciate your own uniqueness.

TOP 45 REASONS TO BE ROMANTIC.

999c And still more reasons to be romantic: 24. You'll come to appreciate your partner's uniqueness.

25. You'll reduce or eliminate therapy bills!

26. You'll get more of what you want out of life.

27. You'll strengthen your self-esteem and self-confidence.

28. You'll never have to write to Annie's Mailbox for love advice.

29. You'll be better able to live your faith (love is central to every religion).

30. You will have the quiet confidence that you've achieved something that few people accomplish.

31. You'll create a truly mature relationship.

32. You'll move beyond treating your partner like a stereotype.

33. You'll have more energy and focus for your career.

34. You'll surprise your skeptical in-laws!

35. You'll deepen your understanding of the opposite sex.

36. You'll reconnect with your creative, impulsive, spontaneous, childlike nature.

37. You'll live up to your true potential in life.

38. You'll never again be panic-stricken on Valentine's Day!

39. You'll never again have to feel guilty for having forgotten a birthday or anniversary.

40. You'll stay young at heart.

41. You'll keep the world spinning. (Love makes the world go 'round.) 42. You'll keep your love alive.

43. Your partner wants you to be romantic. What more reason do you need?

44. Why not??

Remember: These 45 reasons are only the tip of the iceberg!

#45: Life is simply to short not to be romantic!

THE END.

1000 Once upon a time...they lived happily ever after. The perfect ending to any story, wouldn't you say?

Your story-your personal story, the love story that the two of you are creating together-is somewhere in its middle chapters, I would guess. So how's it going? Is it turning out as you expected? If so, marvelous! If not, wrap up the current chapter of your story and create a new chapter. An exciting chapter. A fulfilling chapter. A romantic chapter.

Imagine that your life is a novel, and you and your lover are its co-authors. You have great artistic license to create a love story out of your life story. And if you need help in creating some romantic scenes, please use 1001 Ways To be Romantic as a resource. Take these ideas, give them a creative twist and the benefit of your unique personality, and they will truly become your own.

Chapter Theme Song:.

"The End," The Beatles (T.L.Y.T.I.E.T.T.L.Y.M.).

"Love at first sight is easy to understand; it's when two people have been looking at each other for a lifetime that it becomes a miracle."

-Amy Bloom

THE BEGINNING.

1001 In the beginning was the Word. And the word was Love.

Love. It is the single most important word in any language. It is the defining experience of what it means to be human. It is virtually the first (most welcoming!) word we hear when we are born; it is usually the last (most comforting) word we hear before we die; and it is the word we are obsessed with during every year in between.

Even though time passes and every couple creates a history together, love must still be re-created every day. If your yesterdays were great, they help make today even better. If your yesterdays weren't shot, they help motivate you to make today different.

Yes, you can turn a C- Relationship into an A+ Relationship. I've helped many couples achieve this goal. 1001 Ways To be Romantic can help you achieve that goal, too. This isn't the end-it's just the beginning of your life as a happier, more loving, and more loved person.

Love must be made real, brought alive in the world through action, thoughts, and deeds. In a word, romance.

When it comes to love, the secret is that there is no secret. Simply express love. There are at least 1001 ways to do it.

"Romance is the fuel that keeps love burning hot."

-Rusty Silvey

ABOUT THE AUTHOR.

Gregory J. P. Godek is an author and researcher, speaker and performer, husband and father. He was romantic by inclination long before it became an avocation, then a preoccupation, and then-finally-an occupation. Greg has been teaching his acclaimed Romance Classes for twenty years.

This book was written at the request of thousands of romantically starved women and romantically impaired men. This book works. It's not a deep, theoretical book, and it's not another cute "love" book. It's a practical, inspirational (and occasionally humorous) book.

Greg burst upon the national scene with 1001 Ways to Be Romantic in 1991 and became a national celebrity as his book became an instant classic. None had ever before combined such a huge number of practical tips with just the right amount of psychology. Greg has since taught romance on Oprah; counseled troubled couples on Donahue; shared tips on Montel; and launched the biggest book signing tour in the history of publishing by unveiling his custom-designed romance bus on Good Morning America.

1001 Ways to Be Romantic is a year-round bestseller with more than 1.5 million copies in print, it led to twelve additional books and a CD collection of romantic classical music, and it has been referenced by Jay Leno in his Tonight Show monologue. Greg has taught romance to the U.S. Army, to corporate groups, and to audiences around the world. Greg is a teacher and role model, not a therapist or theorist. He does not have a pet theory that he insists you accept. He is highly conscious of the diversity of human experience, the infinite variability of human personality, and the uniqueness of every individual. Greg believes that romance is about expressing love in thousands of ways that reflect your creativity and your partner's specialness.