Centurion

Issue date: 12/8/09 Section: Op/Ed

I was reading a book called "The
Portable Romantic," by Gregory J.P.
Godek, which is a pocket guide to loving
relationships, and there was one
phrase that stood out to me.
"Let's be honest: Love is not all that
you need. However…. When you do
have love in your life, it makes up for
many things you may lack. But if you
lack love, then no matter what else you
have, or how much you have, it will
never be enough."
This is very true.
There are many
other things than
love. Don't sweat it
if love hasn't found
you yet. It's just not
your time.
Another phrase I especially
like is this one.
"News for men: When a
woman says she wants more romance,
she doesn't mean that she wants
more gifts - she wants more thoughtfulness."
When I read this, I thought about the
other day when I hung out with my
boyfriend Reggie at the park. He is developing
a romantic side.
It was a nice day and he said, "I
should have brought my blanket [for us
to sit on]." I told him that we could go
back and get it because we weren't too
far from the car. He turns to me and
says, "No. It's fine.You could just sit on
my coat." I told him that I had my own
coat and I could use that. He says back
to me, "I don't want you to get it dirty."
The point was he wasn't thinking of
himself, he was thinking of me.
Here's a question for everyone: Do
you think you should kiss on the first
date?
I believe this should be left for the
third time you hang out. I mean the
cheek is fine to kiss on the first, but no
lips. I think this because you should
slowly be getting to know each other.
Why rush such a great process?
Personally for me, I haven't gotten a
kiss on any of my first dates. But some
people are different.
Another thing is kissing in public. I
see couples making out on the streets.
Some are even getting very close, if you
know what I mean.
To me, I think you can display your
love for each other in a different way
other than that. That's like showing
every one your personal business. It
could be quite embarrassing to watch.
I mean, I don't mind a couple giving a
quick kiss, but if it turns into a make-out
session, then there could be a problem.
Another subject I would like to talk
about is how much you talk to your significant
other.
I bet some people may think they talk
to them too much during the week or not

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