Love Quotes

A mighty pain to love it is, and ’tis a pain that pain to miss; but of all the pains, the greatest pain is to love, but love in vain.”
Abraham Crowley

“So much of what we know of love we learn at home.”
-unknown

“You don’t marry someone you can live with – you marry the person who you cannot live without.”
-unknown

“Love is blind, but friendship closes its eyes.”
-unknown

“Life has taught us that love does not consist in gazing at each other but in looking outward together in the same direction.”
-Saint-Exupery

“A kiss is a lovely trick designed by nature to stop speech when words become superfluous.”
-Ingrid Bergman

“Love built on beauty, soon as beauty, dies.”
-John Donne

“He that falls in love with himself will have no rivals.”
-Benjamin Franklin

“I never knew how to worship until I knew how to love.”
-Henry Ward Beecher

“Woe to the man whose heart has not learned while young to hope, to love – and to put its trust in life.”
-Joseph Conrad

“True love is like ghosts, which everybody talks about and few have seen.”
-La Rochefoucauld

“Who ever loved that loved not at first sight?”
-Christopher Marlowe

“We perceive when love begins and when it declines by our embarrassment when alone together.”
-La Bruyere

“Better to have loved and lost, than to have never loved at all.”
-St. Augustine

“To love another person is to see the face of God.”
-Les Miserables

“Love is but the discovery of ourselves in others, and the delight in the recognition.”
-Alexander Smith

“When we are in love we often doubt that which we most believe.”
-La Rochefoucauld

“Sympathy constitutes friendship; but in love there is a sort of antipathy, or opposing passion. Each strives to be the other, and both together make up one whole.”
-Samuel Taylor Coleridge

“Friendship often ends in love; but love in friendship – never.”
-Charles Caleb Colton

“The richest love is that which submits to the arbitration of time.”
-Lawrence Durrell

“There is no disguise which can hide love for long where it exists, or simulate it where it does not.”
-La Rochefoucauld

“A very small degree of hope is sufficient to cause the birth of love.”
-Stendhal

“There is no remedy for love but to love more.”
-Thoreau

“Blushing is the color of virtue.”
-Diogenes

“Death is a challenge. It tells us not to waste time… It tells us to tell each other right now that we love each other.”
-Leo F. Buscaglia

“Love cures people – both the ones who give it and the ones who receive it.”
-Dr. Karl Menninger

“Spread love everywhere you go: first of all in your own house. Give love to your children, to your wife or husband, to a next door neighbor… Let no one ever come to you without leaving better and happier. Be the living expression of God’s kindness; kindness in your face, kindness in your eyes, kindness in your smile, kindness in your warm greeting.”
-Mother Theresa

Romantic Date Ideas

Go on a road trip
Bored of seeing and doing the same stuff all the time? There is nothing like changing your surroundings to add more sparks between you and that special someone. Going on a road trip to a new place is sure to add romance and adventure to your relationship.

Rent a limoIf a limousine is involved, the date is guaranteed to a romantic one. There is also the added benefit of not having the responsibility of driving during the date. We all know that dates go better with wine! This way you can have fun and know you’re going to make it home safely.

DancingWorking up a sweat together always brings a couple closer together. What better way to get exercise and have fun than to go out dancing? Find out what night clubs and bars offer dancing and let your feet loose!

Go for a walkThis is a classic inexpensive date. Going on a walk together is great because you have lots of time to talk privately. For even more privacy, go on a walk in nature. Being outside away from the hustle and bustle of the city is very relaxing and gives you the setting to focus solely on your loved one.

Plant a vegetable gardenLooking for dirty ideas for your next date? Try planting a vegetable garden together. Planting vegetables and then watching them grow is a great way to bond with your significant other.

Go ice skatingThis date can be a tricky one if you’ve never ice skated before. Don’t worry, everyone falls their first time and it doesn’t hurt that bad. The nice part about this date is that when you fall your date will be there to pick you up. Holding hands while ice-skating is the definition of romance. This date is always a favorite but remember to be careful the ice is very slippery.

Watch shootings starsHold each other under the light of the moon and stars as you look for shooting stars. This activity is most romantic if you are lying down, so be sure to bring a blanket. Plus, if you’ve ever watched for shooting stars standing up you know how fast your neck starts to hurt. An important note is that stars can be seen much better if you leave the bright lights of the city.

Do a puzzle togetherIf you aren’t easily frustrated with a challenge then this is a great date. It is a great way to be close to each other and makes a great atmosphere for flirting. Don’t worry about finishing the puzzle, just have fun, and use the opportunity to be close to your loved one.

Hot air balloon rideA very fun date, but not the best if you’re afraid of heights. However, sometimes we need to do something a little crazy to add excitement to our dates. A ride in a hot air balloon is not only exciting, it will give you great views and a memory you’ll never forget.

Sunset boat cruiseBoth boating and sunsets are very romantic; but the two together and you’re guaranteed a good time. There is something about the fresh air of being out on the water that is very liberating. The best part about this date is that you get to cuddle and keep each other warm as you watch the sunset together. Don’t forget to bring a jacket!

Being Memorable Lessons

It may be true that first impressions are largely determined by outward appearances, but how is it that the average-looking girl is voted homecoming queen, while the class beauty is passed over?  What makes everyone want to be near her? She has a magnetism that attracts people; she’s memorable. When navigating the dating scene, being remembered is key to getting a second look and keeping someone’s attention.
To be memorable, you have to be authentic. There’s nothing memorable about a person who is just like everyone else. If others find you so comfortable to be around that they want to know you better, your relationships will be more plentiful and life will be more interesting. Your career may benefit when you put an emphasis on being more memorable and are willing to go against the mainstream.
Some people have characteristics or personalities that make people remember them. But even those who aren’t blessed at birth with memorable traits can develop an attitude and way of living that can make them more memorable. Some of that magic can be learned.
Self-acceptance
Memorable people are unique, know it and embrace it. If you’re embarrassed by your own quirkiness, you can’t expect others to find it endearing. Your ability to accept who you are, without reservation, brings opportunities for other people to truly get to know you. Discover specific traits that make you stand out in a crowd and capitalize on them.
Once you acknowledge and accept your uniqueness, it’s time to develop it. Many people do just the opposite and attempt to eliminate, diminish or refine the traits that make them different, which unfortunately negates the very thing most people hope for - to be remembered. If you’re too willing to conform to society, you’ll be seen as a simple part of the whole and not a complex, confident individual.
Realize the risks
Not everyone will find you memorable. Jealousy and envy may bring rejection from others and not the acceptance we all hope for, but that’s a risk you’ll have to take, if you want to be your true self. Just remember that it’s only collateral damage and that those people would never have been accepting, even if you were willing to conform to fit in.
Let it shine!
The people we find memorable are able to express the full range of their personalities. They never repress or censor their uniqueness to fit in or to avoid standing out from the crowd; their genuineness is obvious. Say what you want to say, but graciously; do what you want and show more of who you are. Others will notice and remember.