 Romance/Love: March 08, 2006 Issue [#917] |
  Romance/Love
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Hi, Red Writing Hood: Romance Reporter, here!
I will cover everything from poetry and stories of every length to customs and creative projects. If it has to do with romance and love, I will share it in this newsletter.
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Last month I asked you to send me your real life experiences on male/female situations and how they acted or viewed it in different ways. While we didn't get some specific situations, you sent in some great comments on the subject that I'd like to share (more comments can be found in the feedback section below):
Submitted By: sixtuplet
Submitted Comment:
In response to the question, "Are men from Mars?, do we not possess the trait that allows us to recipocate that romantic feeling - no. However, it's a double-edge sword. In fifty words or less: men hear terms like "mama's boy" or, an increasingly popular phrase, "metrosexual" and right away, we notice the look of being let down because we're not "manly men". So we're doomed whether we do or not. So we just do the best we can.
An excellent point. I think it might also have to do with age and experience. What I mean is that when I was younger I looked for different traits in a man than I would now. When I was young I was drawn to "manly men" but now, with more experience, I know that it takes more to be a "man."
Submitted By: animatqua
Submitted Comment:
It took nearly 30 years for me to realize my husband said "I love you" in a very different way than I recognized.
He cooks for me, he shops for me, he brings me dodads he knows I'll like for no reason at all.
I was hung up on birthdays, Valentine's day, etc. He has been showing me for years that his love is every day.
I think the key is being able to recognize these little acts of love. 
Submitted By: karabu
Submitted Comment:
My husband and I read the Mars/Venus thing, and while we found it interesting, it really didn't change our relationship or do much for us. Then we heard about "The Five Love Languages" by Dr. Gary Chapman. It's about how different people express love differently (setting up for misunderstandings and miscommunications - great conflict stuff for a story). Now that we know we speak different 'languages' we know how to express our love so the other will understand. I don't know if there are man-woman problems so much as there are just people problems.
What a great reference book for love and for romance writers!
Submitted By: relfevre
Submitted Comment:
How can I show my character expressing his love for his girlfiend in ways other than him saying it?
The same ways you would in "real" life. Any person can show their love for another by simply listening. What do they need? What will make their lives a bit easier? What type of things do they like? What type of things do they like to do?
You'd tailor it for your character's personality, though. One character might give his girl a single rose in person, another would send a dozen to her at work, and another might plant her a rose garden!
I’ve had enough male and female friends to come to the conclusion that, while there may be some unique male/female perspectives, it really comes down to individual personalities. I like the way karabu said it, "I don't know if there are man-woman problems so much as there are just people problems."
NOTE: Feel free to send more advice to relfevre regarding his question: How can I show my character expressing his love for his girlfiend in ways other than him saying it?
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Submitted By: Hotchic1 
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I like your newsletter on men and women, Red Riding Hood. I feel the same way about my husband and our relationship. We need to explore our love and deepest inner souls.
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