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Tomorrow’s Probably Not National Proposal Day

[image error]Last month I went to this site (http://www.gone-ta-pott.com/Romantic_...) and learned that tomorrow, September 23rd, is National Proposal Day. So, here I am, ready to write my post about proposing tomorrow. I Google National Proposal Day, and everything says it was March 20th. I’m six months off. Thank you Gone-Ta-Pott.com. So, now what am I to do?

Well, if you are like me, you didn’t realize that National Proposal Day was in March. If you have been contemplating popping the question, but needed a nudge to get you over that hump, lucky for you, there’s no need to wait until next spring. At least one website on the web will accept you proposing today as a part of “their” national awareness day.

In all seriousness, though. We often wait for “something” to take a big step: New year’s day to start going to the gym, Monday to cut out donuts, and March 20th to ask our betrothed for their hand. Humans are creatures who often look for an official day to do something new. I don’t recommend couples to become engaged too early. if they are not absolutely sure they want to be with their partner for a lifetime, I suggest they continue dating until they realize they should get hitched, or call it quits.

But, if you have made that mental commitment, but are waiting for a birthday, an anniversary of Valentine’s Day to make it official…forget about it! Go ahead and do it tomorrow. Pop the question and get that ball rolling. As Billy Crystal said in When Harry Met Sally, “…When you realize you want to spend the rest of your life with somebody, you want the rest of your life to start as soon as possible.” Might as well start the rest of your life on September 23rd…and if you don’t read this until after the 23rd, don’t wait until next year. Start the rest of your life tomorrow.

I Peeked at His Facebook Messages

Time for a Love Check-Up

We’re halfway through September….have you been focused on your health? No, not your physical health, but the health of your marriage? That’s right; September is officially Marriage Health Month (who thinks up these things?).

I know, you are thinking, Great, another reason for Leon to lecture us about our relationships, right? Well, yeah, it is. But, if you are reading this, then you obviously are interested. I am always trying to find ways to get couples to work on their marriages and relationships. Some of my methods work. Some don’t. But, if there is an “official” month for working on your marriage, maybe those of you who have not jumped on board, will feel compelled, because it’s on a calendar somewhere.

If that’s you, but you don’t know where to start, look through my site. Check out the tip of the day, or scan the products and services I have found under Guru Picks. Sign up for my free newsletter (right side of the page). Or, Google “Things to do with my spouse” or “Ways to make my marriage stronger”. Just start somewhere, and if you still don’t know where to go, shoot me an email and I will personally offer assistance…I mean, it’s the least I can do. It is officially Marriage Health Month. Just think of me as your relationship physician. 

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When Do We Talk Again?

Mom’s Driving Us Apart

Running Late for a Good Reason

I’m a pretty punctual guy. I hate being late. That’s the type-A in me. Living with three women, I have learned to announce a “need-to-leave” time thirty minutes earlier than the real “need-to-[image error]leave” time. So, if we need to leave by 2pm, I announce that we need to leave by 1:30. We’ll inevitably run late and pile in the car at 1:50 (which is late in my ladies’ eyes) but really we run a bit early.

Here’s the thing, though. September fifth is “Be Late for Something” Day. When I first heard this, I’m thinking that there’s no one I’m participating in this observance. I’m too anal-retentive, gotta be there on time. Then, I looked at it through the eyes of romance and relationships. The day is all about being late for something and it doesn’t stipulate why. So, why not be late for a party or meeting? The reason: a little hanky-panky with the spouse.

Spending time with your partner intimately when you know you should be somewhere else can be a bit of a thrill. It also shows your partner that he/she is important enough for you to run a little late for them. So, give it a go. Spend a few extra intimate moment with your partner, then take off in a sprint realizing you will be late…for a good reason.

Get Away!

Last month my friends brought their kids and came to stay in our hometown for two weeks. Instead of staying with us or renting a hotel room, they stayed in a beautiful vacation home [image error]rental, two bedroom, front and back yards, gorgeous for just $150 a night. One bedroom hotel rooms in town run over $200 off season! I was jealous only because I wanted that home to be available in a town I would visit.

Then I found AirBnB.com. I absolutely LOVE this site, although I have to admit that I have not used it yet. The idea is that if you are planning on visiting a city and want to find a home to stay in, type in one of the nearly 28,000 cities in 192 countries, and browse photos, descriptions, prices and guest reviews. When you find your accomodations, punch in when you want to stay (a day, a week a month), and voila, it’s home away from home.

I love this because it makes romantic getaways even more romantic. After a stroll in a European city would you rather walk through a hotel lobby and call the front desk for more towels or walk into your “home”, turn on the stereo, cook in your kitchen and retire in your bed after you watch the sunset from your patio?

The next time I want to wisk my wife away for a couple of nights, I will certainly be checking out what’s available using AirBnB.com. Accomodations look great. It’s easy to use and it’ll save me some dough…now that’s romantic!

A Sad Case