Romance/Love: December 06, 2006 Issue [#1410]
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Table of Contents

1. About this Newsletter
2. A Word from our Sponsor
3. Letter from the Editor
4. Editor's Picks
5. A Word from Writing.Com
6. Ask & Answer
7. Removal instructions

About This Newsletter

         Hello, I'm the guest editor this week. You never know where I'll pop up, correct? Hey, it's fun to visit different corners of the newsletter world.

         I thought I'd address a part of romance and love that comes after the wedding (well, quite often), the arrival of babies and their affect on romance in marriage.




Letter from the editor

And Baby Makes - Trouble in Paradise?



         When a couple exchanges vows, they expect the romance to last at least until middle age. They top the love that brought them to the wedding alter with a baby, a combination of him and her. Babies bring a different kind of romance and love to life. Once that bundle of joy is placed in waiting arms, a deep and abiding love blooms and grows.

         Does the marriage grow stronger with the addition of this symbol of love? Sometimes, the love and commitment between a couple strengthens unbelievably. However, many times the marriage becomes weaker because a baby puts more pressure on the couple, causes the couple to have less time to spend with each other and on each other. Whoever gets up during the night becomes sleep deprived, cranky, and grumpy. Even if the husband and wife take turns, sleep becomes short supply.

         So what can be done to allow a baby to become the tie that binds rather than the burden that breaks a marriage? A few ideas follow that will help:

         1. After baby's needs are met, be sure to allow time for Momma and Daddy together and separately. Every couple requires times of intimacy and for simple renewing of their relationship: an hour’s time to visit un-interrupted, a dinner alone, an evening or night together - while someone else babysits.

         Each parent needs time for renewal, too. Perhaps Mom would like to take a spa-break or just time to read. Dad might like to play a game of golf or watch a ball game. Once each person feels refreshed, he or she is able to add to the relationship with the other, as well as be a better parent.

         2. Take advantage of grandparents’ offers to babysit, or Aunt Purnella’s. Not only will parents benefit from time alone or together, but baby will have more love and attention. Too much love isn’t possible.

         3. If family members aren’t available for time-out for parents, then find a dependable baby sitter, with the stress on dependable. Paying for a sitter may not be possible often if budgets are tight, but an occasional splurge is more than cost effective for both parents and baby.

         Yes, baby will benefit from a more relaxed set of parents who have a strong marriage.

         All this information is interesting, but how does it tie into writing about love and romance? Look at each of the possible conflicts, plots, and solutions to conflicts. Using these ideas can make a story more believable and realistic.


Editor's Picks

Writings from W.Com


         Babies and children bring their own romance and love into lives. The following items are written about children and babies. Thank you panthera for helping find items for this editorial.

 A Life-Altering Event Open in new Window. (ASR)
A thought-provoking storoem about having a baby.
#911006 by Harry Author IconMail Icon

 From the Mouth of a Babe Open in new Window. (E)
Sometimes it takes a child to put perspective on adult situations
#876372 by Texas Belle Author IconMail Icon

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 Forever Loved: Of An Autistic Child Open in new Window. (E)
Free Verse, a child unlike any other, unique, forever loved.

 Dreaming Of Love.... Open in new Window. (E)
A poem I wrote about my then on and off love, now the father of my child.
#1154217 by ~*Christina*~ Author IconMail Icon

 
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"Get Serious Fran" Open in new Window. (E)
Fran why don't you get serious I love you?
#1138793 by Kings Author IconMail Icon

 Love, My Eyes See You Open in new Window. (E)
To a wonderful loving companion.

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This is about the desire for children.
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End Notes


         Since I'm a guest editor this week, I didn't have any feedback from readers. However, please support the regular editors of the newsletter with comments, suggestions, and compliments.

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