ROMANCE,LOVE AND RELATIONSHIP

"Make Your Romantic Getaway More Passionate"

By Susie and Otto Collins

Just ask any couple. A romantic getaway can be a wonderful renewal of love, passion and connection. It can also be far less than what the couple intended.

Almost everyone has memories of fun, frolic and togetherness from their favorite trip for two. And almost everyone also has not so fond memories of getaways with a love that just didn't turn out as planned.

You can enhance intimacy, connection and passion as you and your partner getaway from your normal lives. All it takes is a willingness to be open, clear and present.

Joanie thought she had it all figured out. She surprised her husband Paul with a week-long getaway for two at a scenic mountain cabin.

In her planning Joanie included outings for hiking, kayaking, and plenty of “free” time at the cabin for passion. Unfortunately, when they arrived at the rustic cabin, Paul was disappointed to find no television and grumbled that he'd miss his favorite team in the playoff games that only happen once a year.

The romantic getaway continued to go downhill from there as Joanie realized that Paul just doesn't love spending endless hours in the great outdoors as she does. Though he thanked her for the surprise and certainly enjoyed the intimate times they spent together