‘Her energy level is higher than a charged
particle.’
–People
‘Her manner is down-to-earth and reassuring…. She tries
to make people feel better, value themselves, trust their
instincts.’
–Ladies’ Home Journal
In today’s world of instant gratification people have lost
the knack for keeping romance alive. Rather than take the time to
rekindle the flame that once burned so brightly, we let the fire
die out, thinking we’ll find something more lasting with
someone else. Often, the result is that we find ourselves repeating
the same pattern over and over again or giving up on romance
altogether. But true romance never really dies it only goes into
hibernation, waiting for somebody to wake it up.
Are you bored with your relationship? Does your love life seem
routine? Don’t throw in the towel! Let ‘Americas star
sexologist’ (TV Guide), Dr. Ruth Westheimer shows you
how to inspire a romantic Renaissance in your relationship. With
the help of self-exams and easy exercises, she shows you how
to:
* Rate the romance in your relationship
* Renew respect and commitment
* Spice up your sex life
* Find time for Romance in everyday situations
* Plan a romantic getaway
Full of straight-talk about real-life relationship issues and
peppered with helpful and inspiring anecdotes from her years
couples counseling, Rekindling Romance For Dummies helps
you:
* Find the sources of stress in your relationship and address
them constructively
* Discover the importance of communication in overcoming
potential sore spots
* Understand the roles that conflict and mutual respect play in a
successful relationship
* Use proven techniques for strengthening your relationship,
including renewal ceremonies, romantic escapes, and more
* Overcome boredom and insecurity in the bedroom and supercharge
your sex-life together, well into your golden years
* Work through common stresses that can afflict romance,
including financial conflict, pregnancy, and childrearing
* Recognize how common medical problems can impact the state of
your relationship and know when to seek professional help
Don’t let a good thing fade away. Let Dr. Ruth show you
how to ’embrace the art of romance’ and keep the fire
burning in your relationship.
Table of Content
Introduction.
PART I: HOW TO WIN YOUR MATE ALL OVER AGAIN.
Chapter 1: How Does Your Relationship Rate? A
Self-Assessment.
Chapter 2: Say It and Show It: Improving Communications.
Chapter 3: Conquering Conflict.
Chapter 4: Renewing Respect.
PART II: INSPIRING A ROMANTIC REVIVAL.
Chapter 5: The Art of Romance: Keeping Love Fresh.
Chapter 6: Taking Commitment to a Higher Level.
Chapter 7: Renewing Your Marriage Vows.
Chapter 8: Getting Away from It All: Romantic Getaways.
PART III: HEATING UP YOUR SEX LIFE.
Chapter 9: Rethinking Your Approach to Sex.
Chapter 10: Feeling Attractive: Be Sexy, You’re Worth It.
Chapter 11: Let’s Get Physical: Excercises to Improve Your Sex
Life.
Chapter 12: Great Sex in Your Senior Years.
PART IV: ROMANCING REAL LIFE.
Chapter 13: Finding the Romance in Pregnancy.
Chapter 14: Managing Romance with Parenthood: From Infants to
Teens.
Chapter 15: Heating Up the Empty Nest.
Chapter 16: Working Too Hard for Romance?
Chapter 17: Romancing Financial Difficulties.
Chapter 18: Rescuing Romance from Life’s Hardships.
PART V: TROUBLESHOOTING YOUR LOVE LIFE.
Chapter 19: Navigating Common Traps and Pitfalls: TV to the
Internet.
Chapter 20: When the Two of You Can’t Make It Alone: Going for
Therapy.
Chapter 21: Medical Matters: When You May Need to See a
Doctor.
PART IV: THE PARTS OF TENS.
Chapter 22: Ten Romantic Getaways Sure to Create a Spark.
Chapter 23: Ten Great Ways to Date Your Mate.
Chapter 24: Ten New Twists on Your Everyday Sex Life.
Chapter 25: Ten Romantic Web Sites.
Index.
Book Registration Information.
About the author
Dr. Ruth K. Westheimer, a practicing therapist and adjunct professor at New York University, has written 18 books and appears frequently in the media. Pierre Lehu has been Dr. Ruth’s ‘Minister of Communications’ since 1981.
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