Rekindling Romance For Dummies

Put the pizzazz back in your relationship! Inspire a romantic revival with tips from Dr. Ruth Let Dr. Ruth show you how to fall in love all over again Are you bored with your relationship? Does your love life seems routine? Don′t worry, you can get out of your rut! In this friendly guide, Dr. Ruth shows you how to "embrace the art of romance" — from renewing your vows and orchestrating a romantic getaway to seizing everyday opportunities for romance and adding a little zing to your sex life. Discover how to: Rate the romance in your relaitonship Renew respect and commitment Spice up your sex life Find time for romance in everyday situations Plan a romantic getaway Praise for Dr. Ruth "Her energy level is higher than that of a charged particle."—People "Dr. Ruth writes the way she talks — enthusiastically, nonjudgmentally, and informatively."—Booklist "Her manner is down–to–earth and reassuring...She tries to make people feel better, value themselves, trust their instincts."—Ladies′ Home Journal Get Smart! www.dummies.com Register to win cool prizes Browse exclusive articles and excerpts Get a free Dummies Daily TM e–mail newsletter Chat with authors and preview other books Talk to us, ask questions, get answers

Introduction. PART I: HOW TO WIN YOUR MATE ALL OVER AGAIN. Chapter 1: How Does Your Relationship Rate? A Self–Assessment. Chapter 2: Say It and Show It: Improving Communications. Chapter 3: Conquering Conflict. Chapter 4: Renewing Respect. PART II: INSPIRING A ROMANTIC REVIVAL. Chapter 5: The Art of Romance: Keeping Love Fresh. Chapter 6: Taking Commitment to a Higher Level. Chapter 7: Renewing Your Marriage Vows. Chapter 8: Getting Away from It All: Romantic Getaways. PART III: HEATING UP YOUR SEX LIFE. Chapter 9: Rethinking Your Approach to Sex. Chapter 10: Feeling Attractive: Be Sexy, You′re Worth It. Chapter 11: Let′s Get Physical: Excercises to Improve Your Sex Life. Chapter 12: Great Sex in Your Senior Years. PART IV: ROMANCING REAL LIFE. Chapter 13: Finding the Romance in Pregnancy. Chapter 14: Managing Romance with Parenthood: From Infants to Teens. Chapter 15: Heating Up the Empty Nest. Chapter 16: Working Too Hard for Romance? Chapter 17: Romancing Financial Difficulties. Chapter 18: Rescuing Romance from Life′s Hardships. PART V: TROUBLESHOOTING YOUR LOVE LIFE. Chapter 19: Navigating Common Traps and Pitfalls: TV to the Internet. Chapter 20: When the Two of You Can′t Make It Alone: Going for Therapy. Chapter 21: Medical Matters: When You May Need to See a Doctor. PART IV: THE PARTS OF TENS. Chapter 22: Ten Romantic Getaways Sure to Create a Spark. Chapter 23: Ten Great Ways to Date Your Mate. Chapter 24: Ten New Twists on Your Everyday Sex Life. Chapter 25: Ten Romantic Web Sites. Index. Book Registration Information.

Dr. Ruth K. Westheimer, a practicing therapist and adjunct professor at New York University, has written 18 books and appears frequently in the media. Pierre Lehu has been Dr. Ruth′s "Minister of Communications" since 1981.