Jim and I had been married ten years or so when I noticed what was happening to many others who'd been married about the same amount of time. Some were getting divorced others were having affairs or thinking about it. I remember the morning I woke up and realized that unless something changed, we could end up being a statistic. We could be among the fifty percent of couples who divorce. Soon after that I helped a friend get ready for her date with a new man. In her enthusiasm I saw something I wanted the excitement typical in a new relationship. I wasn't looking for a new relationship, but I wanted that spark back that belongs to one.
Fortunately, I realized this before it was too late. I was still very much in love with my husband, so it wasn't hard to take that first step. We had a good foundation since we did lots of little things to show our love for each other Sale Nike Shox Enigma Ghost Aqua Men's Shoes Clearance , things that are generally considered romantic. But I wanted more. I wanted that spark, that inner glow. I started putting more effort into making our time together special. It worked. We enjoyed celebrating our love. Now, after thirty years, we still have that spark.
That effort did not go unnoticed. Our friends and acquaintances noticed some of our celebrations, and frequently asked for help planning special occasions. Once I got a call from a man I'd never met. He said Sale Nike Shox BB4 OG Black Metallic Silver Men's Trainers Clearance , I've heard through the grapevine that you're really good at planning celebrations. My anniversary is tomorrow. Can you give me some suggestions? I spent a quick 20 minutes on the phone with him. He already had a basic plan in place. After asking some questions about her likes and dislikes and his budget, we came up with a plan to turn an ordinary dinner date into an extraordinary romantic adventure. Two days later he called back to tell me his wife said it was the best day of her life.
The satisfaction I felt from contributing to someone else's best ever day was addicting. I wanted more of that. I decided to turn my hobby of helping people plan creative celebrations into a business. In 1997 I founded Adventures of the Heart.
Norm:
As a follow up, I notice upon reading your bio that you describe yourself as a Romantic Adventurer. Why do you describe yourself as a Romantic Adventurer?
Mary:
Romantic Adventures are my passion, whether they're mine or someone else's. They're more than simple loving gestures or regular dates, although that's what provides the necessary foundation. A romantic adventure is an extraordinary demonstration of love and commitment Sale Nike Shox Avenue 802 Black Silver Men's Shoes Clearance , an experience that lets your beloved know that he or she is loved and adored by you. It's an outrageously fun, intimate connection, and the memory of it never fails to bring a smile. It's all the heightened emotions that make romance an adventure.
I'm on a mission to help people in love stay in love, and have lots of fun while doing it. I'm filled with joy when I'm celebrating a special occasion with my husband. It's almost as much fun for me to help others plan their adventures. I get to see their anticipation build. I always learn something from people who are in this state of romantic expression, because we all express our love in such different ways. I get to see the tender sides of serious and driven men when they think about why they fell in love and how they can best honor their beloveds with unique romantic adventures. I get to see busy and harried women revisit fond memories Sale Nike Shox Avenue 802 Dark Grey Black Men's Shoes Clearance , reflect on their sweethearts best qualities, and make plans for a new best ever day.
More importantly, I've found a way to help you choose, on a personal level tailored to you, where Sale Nike Shox Avenue 802 White Black Men's Shoes Clearance , when, and how often the magic happens. The real gift is that it puts you in control of your love life. That's why I call myself a Romantic Adventurer.
Norm:
Many of sketchandtravel's readers are interested in romantic getaways. Will you share a little bit about your book The Art of the Spark: 12 Habits to Inspire Romantic Adventures with us? How could your book be of help to them in planning that sought after perfect romantic getaway?
Mary:
The Art of the Spark uses a Romance Profile to help you identify what's romantic to you and your beloved. Together you explore what makes you feel most loved, what interests you share, what new activities you might be willing to try, how much privacy you want Sale Nike Shox Avenue 803 All Black Men's Shoes Clearance , and what level of surprise is comfortable to each of you. Putting parameters around what you're looking for in a destination makes it easier to know when you've found it.
Norm:
How do you come up with ideas for what you write? What methods do you use to flesh out your idea to
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