Los Angeles, CA—November 16, 2011 – With a new Share The Love campaign to headlineits holiday marketing endeavors, Robbins Brothers, The Engagement Ring Store gives couples a chance to publically express their love for each other on a 14’ x 48’ digital billboard that can be shared on social networks with family and friends. Anyone can create a personalized message for their significant other by accessing the company’s newly designed Share The Love Facebook application and submitting a romantic, silly, fun, serious, unique or even abstract message up to 75 characters.

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Buying great gifts for your special someone while you are far away can sometimes be very difficult. It is important that you remember, however, that the sentiment of sending anything at all is more important than the gift itself as your loved one will know that you were thinking about them while you were gone. Whether you are in a long-distance relationship, are away during an important event or you are away on business a lot, then you might want to consider some of these ideas to help keep the flame going when you can’t be there.

Love Letters

It’s true that we live in a modern world where quick forms of communication are the norm, but no email, tweet or poke on facebook could ever come close to the romance of alove letter. A timely classic for a reason, a love letter shows that you care enough for the person to sit down and personally write out your feelings on a piece of paper. They will be touched that you put in the effort, and there is nothing more exciting than receiving a letter in the mail!

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It’s no secret that men and women are very different when it comes to sex and what it takes to become aroused. Women often need to feel an emotional connection, or at least a sense of romance before they are interested in pursuing physical intimacy with a man. Then there is the cuddling, kissing, and tickling of foreplay to get things “warmed up.”

For a guy it is more like a light switch, you just give them a bit of attention and they are ready to go. Often times a man doesn’t really care for the foreplay, and in a marriage it can even become aggravating if he always has to put a lot of effort into something he could take care of himself in a few minutes. Yes, by take care of it, I mean masturbation,which is completely healthy until it is replacing sex in your marriage.

When one partner is no longer being satisfied, it begins a very dangerous spiral. If a man is not being satisfied physically, he will not feel obligated to satisfy his partner. When neither partner is being satisfied, it inevitably causes wandering eyes in a search for someone new who can provide this pleasure.

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Shanda Asked:

“Me and my faince we have been engaged for about 4 months now. And when we see eachother we always have sex. I love it but sometimes I want to go somewhere romantic and go to places but we are only 18 what can I do to spark our relationship?”

- Shanda (18, Arlington)

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Dan asked:

When I’m out with my friends, and I notice someone I want to talk to who is surrounded by her friends, I get kind of nervous and don’t know what to say. I tend to shy away from women who seem a little more closed off, even if they are the ones I really want to talk to. Do women unintentionally shy away from talking to someone new, even if they are open to connecting with someone? Do your readers have any advice for me, or do they feel the same way?

Hi Dan,

Happy to help! Starting an intimate relationship involves several factors; setting an intention, attraction, availability, and then making contact. I think if we address the first few the last one will be far easier to navigate.

Attraction & setting intention: Sounds like you want to connect, and while you’re attracted to the more closed-off types you end up talking with the women who are open and warm. So the real question is: How do I connect with women who don’t seem open and approachable?

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Spring is a time for renewal. So why not renew our relationship as we leave the cold winter behind us? There are many fantastic ways to spark romance and intimacy in your relationship; below I have revealed 4 of my favorite ones. They are simple, inexpensive and virtually guaranteed to bring back that lovin’ feeling – whether it is gone, gone, gone, hanging by a thread, or desperate for a fresh breath of creativity or new life!

1. Romantic Date Idea – If you’ve been dating or married for a while, having a romantic date night is sure to bring back the spark. Send the kids to a friend’s house for a sleepover or spend the night at a hotel (my personal favorite, wink). “Hotel dates” are romantic because they seem to add an element of seduction. Whether at home or in a hotel, kick it up a notch and play some games like role-playing or pretending you are strangers. Be creative – this is fun – believe me!

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Kylie Asked:

“I need help coming up with ideas for my long distance relationship. My current problem is figuring out what to do in an all day Skype video call.

My boyfriend and I have never met in person, He lives in Canada while I’m in the U.S. We’ve known one another for almost 6 years, and started ‘dating’ 2 and a half years ago. I can’t say I trust anyone more than I trust him. We’re the same age, both just turning 17 within the past few months, but we’ve never tried to… “sext” or “cyber.”

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The enemy of a great relationship is complacency. It begins so innocently. You forget how attractive, funny or caring your honey is because you’re together all the time. You get wrapped up in your “stuff” and forget to do the little, day-to-day things that make your sweetheart aware of your love. You forget how good life feels because you picked someone amazing and the lottery win of being picked back. Before you know it, you reach the relationship expiration date— the day one of you wakes up and thinks, “What am I doing here?”

The antidote to complacency is dating. Unfortunately, many couples stop dating once the deal is struck. Continuing to date after marriage or committing to a life partnership, however, is critical to keeping the ooh-la-la factor alive IF you do it right. Here’s how:

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How responsible communication can lead to a great Valentine’s Day!

Rob, 35 Huntington Beach, CA, asked Maryanne:

Last year my wife flipped out when I bought her lingerie for Valentine’s Day. The truth is, I still don’t know why. She just got angry and said “Isn’t it obvious?” and that was it. Any advice on what I get her this year that won’t set her off (and that we both can enjoy), which is what I thought the point of Valentine’s Day was?

Maryanne’s answer:

Rob, that’s a great question. Some guys might have just blown it off and thought, Hmmm, maybe this year I’ll get her some lingerie in a different color. Sounds like you’re guessing that is not the answer, unless you like being told off and sexually frustrated.

In terms of what you can get, you need to get clear on what both your expectations are about Valentine’s Day, and the more explicit the better. Because likely her reaction last year is not only a symptom of what’s really going on but has now had a chance to fester, becoming a resentment for you both that is like poison in a relationship. So, getting clarity is what should be first on your list!

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