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***Smart Cookie Tips: Don't Fall for Fake Romance

Topic: FamilyPublished March 29, 2009

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Smart Cookie Tip: Don't Fall for Fake RomancennMost of us want to feel romantic because we want to feel special and connected to someone. Our hormones such as oxytocin elevate when we feel close, safe, warm, loved and accepted by someone we like and respect. We begin to feel a rush, a high, a free ride to la-la-land. Why wouldn't we want that? nnBut you can't force that feeling. Gifts, dinners by candlelight--or great sex--can kick-start our chemical reactions, but often these reactions crash and burn faster than we want.nnIf you want true romance, hang out with your partner. Do ordinary things. Go on "undates" and learn how the person handles sales people, errands, traffic, your friends and family, compromise, patience and boredom! Make your early dates similar to real life. Romance blossoms when these ordinary tasks of life become fun. And remember, do something silly and different. Laughing and doing new things can bring people closer together. Tell your partner something surprising about you. Good Luck! Send in your own tips about how you found romance.nnn*** For Women Only: If you would like to be part of Dr. Wish’s research for her next book on women’s love relationships and get one hour of FREE counseling, go to her website and click in the Research box in the upper right and take the online research survey. Be sure to include you contact information and the word SELFGROWTH so that Dr. Wish can contact you.

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