What Are You Doing New Year's Eve...?

So here we are again - when the clock strikes midnight tomorrow night, 2010 will be upon us and beginning with the long-awaited New Year's Eve kiss, we will set out to be a little better and a even a little more romantic.

So where and how will you ring in the new year?

If you are still scratching your head about how to spend the special night - we've got some great resources for lots of fun and romantic ideas!

• Thinking of spending a quiet night in? Here's the USA Today guide to New Year's Eve TV.


• Wondering what it's like in Times Square? Check out these tips on surviving the landmark ball drop!


• Just worried about the perfect midnight kiss? Follow All My Children Star Rebecca Budig's tips for how to plant the perfect kiss and your sweet heart will be swept off their feet.

No matter where you are with your honey - grab them close and enjoy the new beginnings of the new year ahead! We wish you a safe and happy night!

A Lovely Love Story...

Do you remember your high school sweetheart?
Do you wonder what your first love is up to?
Or maybe you are like Suzi Ferguson and John Prassas from Michigan - married and still in love with the very first person who pulled at your heart strings.
Today, the Dallas Morning News profiled the couple and their unique journey - from cross country letters to a delayed official engagement ring.
Here's a sneak peak:
"We just have chemistry and are madly in love with each other," says Suzi, who teaches second grade at Finch Elementary in McKinney. "We're each other's best friend."The story is a perfect story for this holiday season, as we remember all of those who have helped our hearts grow.
Check out the whole story here!

Happy Holidays!

Happy Holidays from AreYouRomantic.com!
From all of us at AreYouRomantic.com, we wish all of you couples out there a very happy holiday filled with love and snuggle time!
Here's a great story of a husband-wife team who sell Christmas trees from the Courier Press. What a great partnership!!
Happy Holidays!!

Did You Hear About the Morgans?

Looking for some romance this weekend? Check out the review of the new Sarah Jessica Parker and Hugh Grant movie, "Did You Hear About the Morgans" opening this weekend.

Need something a little more guy friendly? Don't miss the highly anticipated Avatar! Either way, grab your honey and get cozy. What better way to spend a cold winter night than escaping into the big screen!

Holi-dating Do's and Don'ts

OK guys, this one is for you! Men's Fitness recently published "Holi-dating Do's and Don'ts" - tips for this season's dating.

Here are a couple of their ideas:

• Rock a Holiday Sweater...carefully!


• Take a Weekend Ski Trip


• Always bring a scraf or a hat

Check out the full article here. Happy Holi-dating!

Moving Right Along...

Entertainment blog Allied is Wired.com reported this morning that Jude Law and Sienna Miller are moving in together when they get back to London. The two dated in 2004 and split in 2005.

Cheers to romance second chances!

Tis the Season to Get Creative

Getting down about not finding a date this holiday season?

YourTango.com recently issued six overlooked methods for finding dates.

What's their creative edge? Check some of their ideas out:

• Spend Time with Couples
• Volunteer
• Get a Wingwoman

Check out the full article at YourTango.com and tis the season to creative dates! Also, if you've met your honey under unique circumstances, share the the love and tell us about it!!

Hulk's Engaged!

He's a hunk and engaged again!

US Magazine confirmed reports of wrestling superstar Hulk Hogan's engagement to girlfriend Jennifer McDaniel. The two have been dating for two years.

Also, check out Us Magazine's report of stars who got engaged in 2009...it was a year of lovvvvve!

Tales of the First Kiss

“Even after 15 years of kissing experience, I still get nervous about kissing a woman for the first time,” confessed an anonymous 30-year-old man to Glamour Magazine.

As part of their “True GUY Confession” series, Glamour has one man tell the tale of what it really feels like for a guy to go in for the first kiss.
“If I want to kiss a woman, it means I find her maddeningly sexy and attractive,” he said. “I’ll never be completely comfortable with the idea that a woman who is maddeningly sexy and attractive would ever REALLY want to kiss ME.”

He’s says that over the past 15 years, he’s learned that there are no perfect moments when it comes to timing and women can always tell when the kiss is coming. He also shares one last bit of knowledge for the ladies, “if you want to be kissed, take a moment to pause and make serious eye contact for multiple seconds at a time. I know you probably think you do this already, but I promise you don’t do it enough. We are really dense. Throw us a bone.”
Can you tell when a kiss is coming? We want to hear about your best and worst first kisses!

Let's Make Love, Not War

Come on baby let’s make love not war,
Come on baby what’re we fighting for?
Don’t let a silly fight keep us apart tonight.

With the strain on our daily lives growing, there’s a need for couples to learn how to amicably solve issues. Peaceful conflict resolution releases the anger that causes accusations, threats, name-calling and cursing. According to Dr. Marie Hartwell-Walker, marriage and family therapist, nobody needs to be a monster or to be treated monstrously.

Healthy relationships require the skills necessary for “friendly fighting” – a means of engaging and working out differences that matter without harming others. Couples must support each other, even when differences are confusing, aggravating or disappointing.

To ensure that conflicts strengthen your relationship instead of harming it, here are ten tips for fighting friendly:
1. Embrace conflict
2. Go after the issue, not each other
3. Listen respectfully
4. Talk softly
5. Get curious, not defensive
6. Ask for specifics
7. Find points of agreement
8. Look for options
9. Make concessions
10. Make peace

Do you have any tricks that help you and your honey get out of sticky situations?

Chelsea Clinton is Engaged!

Former first daughter Chelsea Clinton sent an email to close friends and family on Friday wishing them well and announced that she was engaged to longtime boyfriend Marc Mezvinsky!

The couple says they will plan a wedding for next summer.

Check out Good Morning America's coverage of this romantic news!

Let Me Count the Ways...of Chemistry?

You may still have all the different types of pies on the brain as you return to life after the holiday, but did you know there is just about the same amount of different types of love chemistry as your dessert spread at Thanksgiving?

Clueless about chemistry? Check out MSN.com's 5 Kinds of Chemistry including "We’re-so-comfortable chemistry" and "We’re-so-complementary chemistry" for a love chemistry 101.

Of course, developing chemistry is a crucial part of sustaining any relationship and it can't be forced. No matter how many dates you go on with your lovely lady or handsome hunk or how quickly you bring him or her to your parents dinner table, a lack of chemistry will outshine any other bright spot in your relationship.

So, take a read and see where your relationship falls. Your new found knowledge will likely impress your sweetie and bring your chemistry to life!

Empty Nestin'

Although parents dream of the day their kids will be out on their own and they become empty nesters, it is still a transition time.

For so long, life was so focused around the kids and now it can be about you again (and your love life)!

The Baltimore Sun recently published a helpful list of tips on how to adapt to your new title as "Empty Nester". Tips include: letting go, making time for your partner and trying new things like volunteering.

Check out the full Baltimore Sun article and start getting creative with your time. Reinvent date night! Go places were you have always meant to go! Transition can be tough, but with these tips and a lot of love, you'll make your kids proud!

Fantastic Flirting

Have you ever gotten tongue-tied at the sight of a beautiful woman nearby? For guys, flirting is an art that requires a perfect balance between being nice and playfully making fun of a girl. A self-conscious woman is always more receptive to compliments. Check out futurescopes.com for some specific tips on how compliments are done right. If you're feeling daring, maybe take it a step further and be mean, in a nice way.
Make fun of her accent, her laugh, her swagger. Play the flirting game.

Still need some help? Check out Will Smith in Hitch and watch the pro work his magic!

Just the Way You Are!

Don't go changing, to try and please me,

You never let me down before,

I took the good times, I'll take the bad times,

I'll take you just the way you are.

OK....well, maybe Billy Joel was right - guys like girls, just the way they are! After all, many times all those little things girls think they have to change for a guy really are the reasons why he fell in love with her in the first place!

Check out this month's Glamour and find a guy's perspective on why guys just love what girls do...silly or frivolous or not!

John (Glamour's guy) says, "As a sometimes sucker of a boyfriend myself, I’m well aware of how tempting it is to try too hard. But I’m tired, and I’ll bet you are as well. So consider this a to-don’t list, and chill."

So, put your glasses and your sweatpants on - take the makeup off and relax while reading the full article -- he loves YOU and all your little things that you do!

Shopping for Your Sweetheart

Given that Thanksgiving is nearly a week away, it seems as though the holiday shopping season is upon us! As the holidays draw near, it’s a good time to start thinking, preparing and shopping for the perfect present for that special someone.
Finding a gift can be a lot of fun if you plan ahead. Think about your sweetie’s likes, wants or needs. Do they have a favorite sports team? How about a hobby? Try to think about it from their point of view.
If you find yourself stumped after your brainstorming session, you can always try an online gift Web site like FindGift.com. The Gift Wizard search feature allows you to specify who the gift is for, their relationship to you, their age and the reason for the gift. Within seconds, multiple pages of unique and creative gifts for everyone’s budget are displayed.
Our favorites include:

• The New InterCourses: An Aphrodisiac Cookbook


• Love Birch Tree Personalized Artwork


• Philadelphia Schooner Sailing


• Romantic Love Gift Basket


• Personalized Lovopoly Game Set


• Engraved Love Edition Message in a Bottle

Got some sweet ideas for your lovahhh? Send them our way!

Are You Romantic Salutes Our Veterans

This week, our gratitude and respect goes out to the 25 million military veterans who have served our country.
In honor of Veteran’s Day and in the spirit of romance, you and yours should take a peek at the book Letters to Lee, a first person account of a love shared across years and miles. It tells the story of Lt. Gen. James V. Edmundson and his wife Lee’s romance through a series of letters, vignettes and period newspaper and magazine articles of the period. The letters begin in Hawaii in 1939 and continue through World War II, during which Edmundson served as a pilot in 107 combat missions.

Thank you to all who have and continue to serve our country.

Love Never Dies

It’s time for musical theater buffs to rejoice! Love Never Dies, the highly anticipated sequel to The Phantom of the Opera, is scheduled to open on Broadway on November 11, 2010.

Composer, Andrew Lloyd Webber, first began plans for the sequel in 1997. Following a conversation with Maria Björnson, the designer of The Phantom of the Opera, Lloyd Webber decided to set the sequel in turn-of-the-(20th)century New York City.

Love Never Dies is set in 1906, approximately a decade after The Phantom of the Opera. The Phantom, having fled Paris, is running a freak show at Coney Island with Madame Giry and her daughter, Meg. Meanwhile, Christine Daaé has become a famous opera singer who’s fallen on hard times after her once-handsome drunken husband, Raoul Victome de Chagny, squanders their fortune. Christine accepts a high-paying job at one of Coney Island’s latest attractions, arriving with Raoul and their son, Gustave, and unknowingly returning to the Phantom.

Are you and your honey theater buffs? Tell us your favorite theatrical couple!

Money Talks

Are you financially intimate with your partner? In today’s world, our finances can be just as complicated as our relationships. Money is a top contributor to the end of relationships, often ahead of sex and intimacy. How do you come to an understanding about money with your honey? Experts say honesty is always the best policy.
"Shared information is the best way to avoid a fight," says Brooke M. Stephens, financial advisor and author of Wealth Happens One Day at a Time: 365 Days to a Brighter Financial Future. "Money and marriage is about being adult, mature and responsible."
Here are some tips to keep your finances from interfering with your romance:

• Start talking – Knowing and understanding each other’s feelings about spending, saving and investing will give you a solid foundation to work from.


• Joint and separate accounts – Getting a joint account for household expenses and maintaining separate checking and savings accounts for non-household related purchases is a good idea.


• Separate credit – It’s important that each person develops good and separate credit, giving each other options if there are credit difficulties and providing protection should the relationship end.

20 Questions, Sexy Style!

Being in a relationship not only gives you access to unlimited kisses and hugs and late night phone calls, but it also gives you unlimited access to the mind of the opposite sex!

So, what to do with this all-access pass to the mind and thoughts of your significant other? Check out Buzzle.com's recently posted "Fun Questions to Ask Your Boyfriend" that presents topics spanning from tattoos to favorite childhood heroes - questions that will certainly rack your honey's brain!

So, pour a glass a wine, get snuggly on the couch and fire some of these fun questions at your partner - you never know what you might learn!

Personalizing Your Affection

Bringing the love of your life sulky flowers and lavish chocolates for no reason can sometimes lack a personal touch. While the gesture may be nice, your main squeeze needs meaning to accompany all of these layers of love you’re throwing her way. With all the romantic fantasies and sappy love stories she’s seen growing up, you need to personalize your romantic antics to really impress her. Rather than just flowers (and make sure they’re her favorite type, or at least meaningful: http://www.floristdex.com/types-of-flowers/), slip a copy of her favorite poem on a card in the middle of the bouquet you get her. You could even go the extra mile and write her a poem yourself: http://www.ehow.com/how_2004920_romantic-poem-girl.html.

Have a great story about how you've gone the extra mile and made the extra effort with your honey? Let us know!

New Moon and a New Romance?

Twillight stars deny romance!

Trick or Treat Together!

Halloween is upon us and what better way to get in the spirit with your honey than dressing up together!

Whether you are going to a rockin' party or just answering the door for trick or treaters, grab your sweetheart and look over About.com's extensive list for couples.

From Rocky and Bullwinkle to Barbie and Ken, About.com gives you lots easy ideas to get in the spirit together! And if you do dress up, send us your pictures!

Happy Halloween!

Is Love at First Sight for Real?

The leaves are falling fast all around us, and in this month's issue of Oprah's Magzine, Helen Fisher, Ph D examines just how fast people fall for each other and what is it that makes so instantly in love.

That instant love isn't for everyone, Fisher reports, only 11 percent of 493 respondents in a recent study said their long-term relationships started with a love at first sight vibe.

Check out how Fisher's explains love at first sight as a reality at Oprah.com.

Fall Crazy In Love

Are you crazy in love? Then you should check out romance's new soundtrack from Michael Buble, "Crazy Love".

Serenading the charts with his 13 thoughtful and upbeat tunes, Buble knows how to capture any listeners heart.

Check out the LA Times Review and Buble's web site for more details!

John and Jennifer Back On?

Recent reports say that on again/off again John and Jen are back on...FOR REAL!

Check out MTV.com's report saying that these two are singing the same old song again.

Romance Roundup 10.15.09

• Paris Hilton Spicies Up Romance
• Jimmy Kimmel is in an Office Relationship!
• Karina Smirnoff and Aaron Carter Brush Off Romance Rumors

Sexy and Spiritual?

MSNBC reports that a recent research measure known as the Spiritual Transcendence Scale, spiritual women have more sex. The report also found that spirituality seems to have the opposite effect on men.

Check out the full report at MSNBC.com.

The Poconos – A Favorite Destination of Celebrity Couples

Star of “The Girls Next Door” on E!, Kendra Baskett (formerly Kendra Wilkinson) recently blogged about her most memorable and romantic getaway with husband, Hank Baskett, wide receiver for the Indianapolis Colts. The couple visited Cove Haven in the Poconos and enjoyed a week of archery, ice skating and sex trivia.

“This trip was one of the funniest and most unique experiences of my life and it really made us fall in love” wrote Baskett. “If I could recommend any trip for a couple to take, I would definitely tell them to go here!!"

Sharing Memos, Sharing Kisses?

In light of David Letterman's announcement of his office romance, the New York Daily News explores precautions employees should take when they get lovey dovey with some one at work.

Check it out and learn what to watch for if your relationship with a coworker goes from sharing memos to sharing kisses!

Can You Hear the Love Tonight?

We’ve all experienced it; you hear that special song and suddenly you’re taken back to a romantic moment with your sweetie. Why is music so powerfully tied to our memories?

According to a recent study conducted by a researcher at the University of California, Davis, the region of our brain that holds the memories of our past is the same region that links familiar music, memories and emotion.

“What seems to happen is that a piece of familiar music serves as a soundtrack for a mental movie that starts playing in our head,” said Petr Janata, associate professor of psychology at UC Davis’ Center for Mind and Brain. “It calls back memories of a particular person or place, and you might all of a sudden see that person’s face in your mind’s eye.”

Here’s a fun project for the two of you: think of songs that remind you of your honey and create a soundtrack of your romance . Need some help? Check out the top 100 romantic songs of all time from BeatKing.com.

Here are some of the songs that made the cut:

• My Girl
• Best of My Love
• Do You Wanna Dance
• Just the Way You Are
• When I Fall in Love

101 Ways to Improve Your Relationship RIGHT NOW!

You can always get better at anything, right? Sometimes the problem is knowing what to change.

Well YourTango.com came up with a helpful list of 101 Ways to Improve Your Relationship right now!!

From tucking in your sweetie to picking up their favorite gum or candy at the store, the list provides dozens of easy to do things that will enhance your relationship that much more.

Visit YourTango.com to view the whole list!

What's Your Love Speak?

You talk to your sweetie everyday – about politics, life, the weather – but do you speak their language of love?

According to Dr. Gary Chapman, author and marriage counselor for more than 30 years, there are five love languages: Words of Affirmation, Quality Time, Receiving Gifts, Acts of Service and Physical Touch.

In his book “The Five Love Languages: How to Express Heartfelt Commitment to Your Mate” Chapman explains the languages of love in a friendly and humorous style, illustrating each “language” with real-life anecdotes from his counseling practice.

The book includes short questionnaires for you and your spouse to discover what really fills up your love tank. According to Chapman, “love is a choice and either partner can start the process today.”

Caesars Recognized as Deal of the Week in the Baltimore Sun

The Baltimore Sun reported Sunday that the Romance Rescue package at Caesars Poconos Resorts was the "Deal of the Week"!

Check it out!

For more information about our Romance Rescue Package, check out our website.

Would You Invest $1 in Relationship Insurance?

In today’s fast-paced world, who has time to cultivate a budding relationship or fan the flames of an existing one? The folks at Apple understand how busy you are, so they’ve added an iPhone app designed develop your romantic side for you.

It’s called Girlfriend Keeper. It requires some basic information about your lucky lady such as email address, phone number, birthday and the not-so-basics like your anniversary and her eye color. You can adjust your relationship level from “strangers” to “married” and how frequently you’d like to contact her from “once-per-month” to “every-other-hour.” Then you do nothing. Based on your specifications, the app will regularly email and text your beloved with your name as the signature. It even has a history feature allowing you to view the sent messages so you’re never caught off-guard if they’re brought up in casual conversation.

Feeling left-out ladies? Don’t worry – they’re working on an equivalent app called Boyfriend Keeper.

Girlfriend Keeper is available on the iPhone App Store for $1. For more information, visit the Girlfriend Keeper Web site.

Barack and Michelle: Portrait of an American Marriage

A new book released today about Michelle and Barack Obama's marriage gives some dirt on the couple's love and real life issues - including some dirt from the campaign trail.

Check out the Frisky.com's thoughts on Barack and Michelle: Portrait of an American Marriage. You'll be thinking they really are a real-life couple after reading this!

Former French president hints at romance with Princess Diana

Check this out --

The GuardianUK.com reports that a new novel might hint that a former French President had a romance with Princess Di! Readers are left to wonder if the tale is not closer to the truth than orginally considered...
Now how's that for a royal flush!

Holiday Tips for Interfaith Couples

Rosh Hashanah, or “the Jewish New year,” officially begins at sundown. While the holiday represents new beginnings, old challenges arise for interfaith couples and their efforts to follow and respect one another’s religious practice. Whether your romance has just blossomed or you’re celebrating your golden anniversary – here are some tips to help you and your honey handle the holidays:

• Ask your significant other how they celebrate; discuss customs like food and gift-giving.


• Share your traditions with each other; try planning religious activities together.


• Embrace your faith’s similarities; love, respect and monogamy are ideals shared by many religions and cultures.


• Respect each other’s feelings; if you can’t find a middle ground it’s fine to celebrate separately.

For more tips and information on celebrating interfaith holidays, click here.

Engagement Frosty Fiasco Update

Last March we reported on a couple whose engagement went terribly wrong...the ring was placed in a Wendy's Frosting...and then swallowed.

The ring was recovered, cleaned and the proposal accepted. The couple is married happily ever after. Check out their most recent interview on the Today Show.

Romance Roundup 9.10.09

• Why We Kiss From the Huffington Post
• Jennifer Aniston Still Believes in Love
• Kristen Stewart & Robert Pattinson Lovers On Set
• Feeling Creative? Tips on how to write your own erotic and romance!

Pencils? Check. Lunch? Check. Romance?

Well Obama's back-to-school speech has got the media distracted, kids and backpacks and lunches have parents distracted and the day back to work after a long weekend has the rest of the world distracted.

In these early days of fall, it's easy to book your days running around - from final quarter numbers to football games and ballet practice. It's so easy to give, give, give your time to everyone except your relief from it all - your sweetheart.

So, in honor of the back-to-school vibes in the air on this post-Labor day Tuesday, here are some "back to basics" help for you and your honey in hopes you will still find time to snuggle even more as the days get shorter and the air gets colder.

• 12 Tips for Relationship Bliss from thefrisky.com


• 7 Steps to Rescuing Romance from Oprah.com


• 20 Hot Dates Under $20 from thenest.com

Pocono Resorts featured on USA TODAY.com

Caesars Poconos Resorts was featured on USATODAY.com in an article published by Detroit Free Press' travel writer Ellen Creagar!

Creagar credits us for our romantic atmosphere that resembles a summer camp for grownups. Best of all, Creager reminds readers the best and most romantic part of our properties, "In (the) suite(s), all the lights are low. It's too dim to read. This place is not wired for Internet. Your cellphone probably won't work. The TV is small. Really, there is absolutely nothing to do except take off your clothes."

Alfresco Love

With summer quickly setting, what better time to take a cue from the First Family and visit the great outdoors with a trip to one of America’s National Parks! While President Obama wrangled in the West, there are plenty of parks all across the country just waiting to be explored!

Leave life behind for some quiet time with nature and your sweetie. Beautiful scenery and some fresh outdoor air will be more than enough to reenergize summer love!

Lovetripper.com shows a variety of ways to ensure your outdoor romance is as breathtaking as the views!

-Take a long stroll, hand in hand, and watch for wildlife
-Keep each other awake all night and watch the sunrise
-Build a campfire and roast marshmallows

Look at the complete list for ideas that will keep you wanting S’more of each other!

You Are What You Wear?

Lady Gaga, followed for her controversial sounds and style, knows how to don provocative apparel. From spandex suits to barely- there futuristic designs, she has certainly inspired a new wave of glam rock.

But can guys really keep a “Poker Face” when they see women in such scantily clad clothing? Are they looking because it’s real? Or are they looking at dressed up sex appeal?

A study conducted by Princeton physiologist Susan Fiske revealed that men tend to depersonalize a woman when she is flaunting more skin, creating an interaction that is purely physical.

So ladies, remember to leave a little to his imagination and maybe you’ll find a “Love Game” of your own.

Click here to watch a video on how to dress classy, sassy, and a touch of flashy.

Make Love, Not War

Don’t you want somebody to love
Don’t you need somebody to love
-Jefferson Airplane

In celebration of the 40th anniversary of Woodstock, what better time for you and your sweetie to serenade each other with the sounds of the sixties? Woodstock was all about peace and love and how music had the power to bring people together from all walks of life. Why not heat it up with Hendrix or feel groovy with Mr. Guthrie?

Researcher Stephan Pinker says language and music have always been a part of romance and are important elements in the communication process. Music releases emotions and feelings, bringing a natural “high” to dating.

So free love it up with some hippy beats that’ll be sure to put the rhythm back into your relationship! Can ya dig it?

Bon Appetite!

As the old proverb goes, the way to a man’s heart is through his stomach. The new movie Julie & Julia shows fun and flavorful ways to cook up some excitement in your relationship. Through the life and recipes of the world renowned Chef Julia Child, the movie gives ideas on how a good home cooked meal can be the perfect ingredient for your very own menu of love!

With a pinch of passion and a dash of desire, you can be well on your way to spicing up your romance with any of Julia’s classic dishes from her book Mastering the Art of French Cooking.

Try your skills on the recipes below and your sweetie will definitely kiss the cook!

*Renaissance- Inspired Leg of Lamb
*Roasted Veal Chops and Sweetbreads
*Seared Scallops and Quenelles of Sorbet

Resurrect That Romance

I wanna roo you, wanna get through to you
I wanna woo you, woo you tonight
-Van Morrison

This week is National Resurrect Romance Week and it’s time to celebrate your relationship by putting some labor into that love! What better time, (no excuses allowed), to show your sweetie how much they’re still adored and appreciated!

According to Romance Agent and author Leona Hamel, many people become too comfortable with their partner, therefore not making enough time towards serenading their sweetie with romance.

Need help resuscitating a lifeless relationship? Try these tips from Hamel!

• Spice up their Inbox with a romantic (or racy) E-card.


• Rediscover and repeat that magical kiss.


• Go skinny-dipping.

Check out all these revitalizing tips at www.prleap.com/pr/11743/

SLEEP OR SEX? PARENTS CHOOSE SLEEP

Did you know that only 1/3 couples with kids go on dates once a month?
Or that 63% of women and 49% of men are just too tired to tango with their significant other?
Or that parents' #1 sneak away spot to get it on is the bathroom!

AreYouRomantic.com's newest poll, "Romance & Parenting" discovers most parents want more romance, but just are too tired to get it!

Check out the full report on the poll's findings and find out just how much children affect the romance equation.

Also, for all you romance-seeking parents out there, check out our latest tips for putting the romance back into your couple hood after kids.

Here's a preview:

• Rub a Dub Dub: Wake up extra early in the morning (before the kids) and take a shower together. You'll get to spend some steamy private time with your partner and still be on schedule to get your kids up, dressed, fed and off to school.

Miss Independent

Reality T.V. temptress Kim Kardashian and her NFL superstar, Reggie Bush, called it quits this week with rumors flying that the split was caused by Mr. Bush’s inability to “put a ring on it.” Kardashian, citing the importance of women keeping their independence, was seen looking for a new house all her own just a day before the break-up was announced.

Asking yourself the “move-in” question can be tricky. According to an Ehow.com article, there is an ample amount of cons to consider before taking the cohabitation plunge. Sleeping habits alone can cause issues! Even more so, if marriage is a significant step in your life, your partner might feel it’s an unnecessary one if you’re already living under one roof. Check out some more pros/cons and tips if you’re thinking about movin' on in!

Romance Roundup 8.4.09

• Kim Major to tell all about Jon and Kate star romance
• Don’t text…write a love letter! Here’s How
• Jennifer Aniston dishes on love to Elle Magazine
• 31 reasons to go out in August
  

Work and Play is Okay?

According to this July article from Washington Today, one in five women finds romance in the workplace, and Women’s Health magazine reported that nearly a third of women develop crushes on co-workers. Workaholics, chances are you fall in to one of these categories. And if you don’t, there’s a good chance that you will fall for a co-worker in the future!

CNN.com offers advice on how to navigate a workplace relationship smoothly and happily, avoiding pitfalls along the way. Tip #1: Keep your relationship off the office radar. Avoid canoodling by the copier or smooching near the CFO’s office. Save intimate moments for after work!

With a professional attitude and a mature approach to office dating, you could be on your way to Jim-and-Pam style bliss!

Creative Commitment

If you and your beloved are going to say, “I do” to spending forever together, why not dance forever to celebrate it?

This video shows a high-energy couple that surprised their wedding guests by dancing down the aisle alongside bridesmaids and groomsmen to the catchy club hit “Forever” by Chris Brown, spreading smiles across the room and putting a truly personal spin on the traditional wedding procession. Skip ahead to 1:22 to see a seriously awesome handstand!

While an all-out dance party may not be your idea of a romantic ceremony, there are plenty of ways to celebrate your individuality and incorporate your passions and interests in to your wedding. The modern wedding is your opportunity to break from tradition, with a quirky ceremony (my cousin, a sci-fi geek, was married to the Star Wars theme song) or a clever cake (my other cousin’s groom's cake was shaped like a canoe on a shore made of frosting to reflect the couple’s love for the outdoors).

Check out OurMarriage.com for a list of user-submitted ideas on how to put a unique spin on your wedding. See how other couples are expressing their individuality and grab some inspiration for your own special day!

Whether you decide to stray from tradition or pursue a tasteful, classic wedding style, your ceremony will be a memory that lasts forever in your heart and mind. Take the time to plan a wedding that fulfills your every desire!

"The Ugly Truth"

In the new movie “The Ugly Truth,” (watch movie trailer) Grey’s Anatomy alum Katherine Heigl, agrees to take some chauvinistic advice from super yummy Gerad Butler, on what it really takes to find a man. While you might be skeptical of looking to a romantic screenplay for love advice, the film raises some extremely relatable questions. Why is it that so many women have lapses of love, or continue to go for Mr. Wrong? How can single women everywhere stop the search and discover Mr. Right?

According to an article by Dr. Gail Saltz, a contributor for the “Today Show,” “If you want to meet someone, create opportunities.” By truly putting yourself out there, you increase your chances of meeting new people and a potential new mate!

While going out into social settings is an obvious option, don’t let the bar be the only place of action. While there will be an ample amount of new people to meet, take a realistic moment and think about what that cute guy in the corner is really staring at?

Dr. Phil says to start with a plan, love yourself, and determine your personal truth. Follow the Doc’s guide so you too can “bag him, tag him, and take him home!”

Dress to Impress

Who doesn’t love a man in mom jeans? President Barack Obama dressed down to an over-sized White Sox jacket and unforgiving denim for Tuesday night’s 80th All-Star game in St. Louis, where he delivered the ceremonial first pitch. His fashion faux pas have received more media coverage than his just-short-of-the-plate pitch (check out this video from CNN), and one can’t help but sympathize with his fashionista wife, Michelle, who has been praised for her trendy wardrobe. How does she feel about her husband’s undesirable dress-down?

“My wife thinks I’m cute in the White Sox jacket,” Obama insisted at the game.

There’s no way she’s crazy about those loose-fighting, high-rise jeans!

How can chic Michelle let her husband know that his style needs revamping? How does any woman broach such a sensitive topic with her main squeeze? Whether your guy is a proponent of couch-potato couture (dirty sweats and dingy white undershirts) or overzealous with preppy pastels (purple polo with lime green khakis), women everywhere can find subtle and respectful ways to encouraged a better-dressed boyfriend. In Ashton Kutcher’s article for Harper’s Bazaar on how to dress like the perfect couple, the model-turned-movie star lists several ways:

- Gift your man with clothes you’d like to see him in, and don’t forget to go heavy on the praise when he gives them a test-run.

- When your guy looks good, encourage his style sense by comparing him to a rugged actor or football player: don’t call him “cute” or tell him that he looks “nice!”

And fellas, do your ladies a favor: ditch the mom jeans!

Say Goodbye to His Lies

“The Bachelorette” women have had their fair share of romantic break downs and break ups over the past few seasons. Although the original “Bachelorette,” Trista Rhen, was able to find a lasting sizzle with hunky firefighter Ryan Sutter, poor newbie Jillian Harris seems to have gotten stuck with a fraternity of dishonest dudes. Wes, Jillian’s most recent castaway to Former Reality T.V. Star Island, was booted due to a dirty little secret he’d been withholding.

Wes, who’s become more known for his musical career and supposed “#1 hit in Chihuahua, Mexico,” tried to cover his tracks after he misspoke saying “My girlfriend, I mean my ex-girlfriend,” when he was confronted about having an alleged woman at home. But none of his smooth talking could stop Jillian from dismissing him from her cast of final four suitors.

According to Lifespy.com, there are certain signs a women can look for to see if a man is trying to pull a fast one. Are those sparkling eyes deliberately not catching your gaze? Is he clearing his throat before answering your question? Speaking in an unusually load tone? Maybe he’s fidgeting with a sheepish grin on his face? Take caution and heed his words! Chances are ladies, there’s more fiction that fact in your storybook of love!