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Copyright © 1999, 2008, 2010 by Gregory J. P. Godek Cover and internal design © 2010 by Sourcebooks, Inc. Cover images © tamara_nagieva/iStockphoto.com; tacojim/iStockphoto.com; MARGRIT HIRSCH/Shutterstock.com 1001 Ways to Be Romantic® is a federally registered trademark of Gregory J. P. Godek. Sourcebooks and the colophon are registered trademarks of Sourcebooks, Inc. All rights reserved. No part of this book may be reproduced in any form or by any electronic or mechanical means including information storage and retrieval systems—except in the case of brief quotations embodied in critical articles or reviews—without permission in writing from its publisher, Sourcebooks, Inc. All brand names and product names used in this book are trademarks, registered trademarks, or trade names of their respective holders. Sourcebooks, Inc., is not associated with any product or vendor in this book. Care has been taken to ensure the information in this book was accurate at the time of publication. Be advised that addresses, phone numbers, and Web addresses may change and that companies may go out of business or change products or services. Originally published in 1999 as 1001 Ways to Be Romantic—Author’s Annotated Edition. This is a revised edition. Published by Sourcebooks Casablanca, an imprint of Sourcebooks, Inc. P.O. Box 4410, Naperville, Illinois 60567–4410 (630) 961–3900 Fax: (630) 961–2168 www.sourcebooks.com Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data: Godek, Gregory J. P. 1001 Ways to Be Romantic/Gregory J. P. Godek— Authors Annotated Edition p. cm. 1. Courtship Miscellanea. 2. Dating (Social customs) Miscellanea. 3. Love Miscellanea. I. Title HQ801.G554 1999 646.4’7—dc21 99-36946 CIP Printed and bound in the United States of America. VP 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 “Greg Godek should be nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize for teaching 1001 Ways To be Romantic.” —Boston magazine “The book is a well-thumbed romantic Bible that I consult often.” —B. Wicker, reader DEDICATIONS To the romantics—who simply want more. To the cynics (the romantics of tomorrow). To those who want to fall in love again. To those who want to save romance from the scientists and psychologists—and put it back into the hands of the poets and dreamers and lovers. To my son, the future author, Thomas Valentine Godek. And to my bride, my best friend, my soul mate, Karyn Lynn Godek… (Who is more fun than you and me? Nobody.) Dedication Page Theme Song: “[This One Goes Out To] the One I Love,” R.E.M. “I like your book 1001 Ways To Be Romantic! It will fill your brain with all kinds of wonderful romantic ideas. I like number 584!” —Oprah Winfrey ACKNOWLEDGMENTS Deborah Werksman Bruce Jones Kate Broughton Dale Koppel Mary Ann Sabia Mary-Lynne Bohn Bonnie Robak John & Jean Warren & Judy Steven Jobs Lou Rizzo & UPS Sam & The Group Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart Acknowledgments Page Theme Song: “Thank You,” Christina Aguilera “1001 Ways To Be Romantic. That seems like an awful lot! I mean, guys, if the first thousand ideas don’t work—what are the chances she’s going to stick around when you say, ‘Okay, just one more’?!” —Jay Leno, The Tonight Show CONTENTS Introduction Once Upon a Time… …They Lived Happily Ever After Little Things Mean a Lot Bigger Is Better Creative Gifts Creative Gestures Romance on a Budget Spare No Expense The Most Important Things I’ve Learned in Twenty Years of Teaching Romance The Ten Commandments for Loving Couples Left-Brained Right-Brained Romance for Dummies Romance for Smarties What’s Your Romantic “Style”? (Men) What’s Your Romantic “Style”? (Women) Flowers Chocolate Jewelry Perfume Champagne Lingerie It’s Not What You Do— –But How You Do it To Do I Do Dos & Don’ts Don’ts & Dos Do Don’t You Must Remember This A Kiss Is Just a Kiss A Sigh Is Just a Sigh The Fundamental Things Apply As Time Goes By (Play It Again, Sam) Love Notes (I) Love Notes (II) Freshman Lessons Sophomore Lessons Junior Lessons Senior Lessons Le Boudoir Gifts La Cuisine Love Notes (III) Love Notes (IV) “I Love You” “Ai Shite Imasu” Be Creative Be Prepared Always, Always, Always Never, Never, Never Gifts, Gifts, Gifts Sex, Sex, Sex Love Notes (V) Love Notes (VI) Lovesick Prescriptions for Love Help for the Hopeless Hope for the Helpless Travel Tips A Suitcase Full of Romance Fun & Games Weird & Wacky Cats & Dogs Satin & Lace Strategies & Examples Bed & Breakfasts Gifts & Presents