Archive for the ‘Love and Relationships’ Category

 

islandrose on Aug 10th, 2010Why does your fiancee need an engagement ring?

The use of rings as adornment is first credited to the Egyptians. Ancient art and oral history depicts the first use rings in Egyptian weddings.  To this day these are worn on the second to the last finger of the left hand as it is believed that this has the Vena Amoris or the “Vein [...]

islandrose on May 4th, 2010Mother’s Day: How it all Began

Her-story begins in Greek myth and lore during its golden days. This was the time as the story tells the great titan Cronus and his wife Rhea ruled the universe. Their union birthed into the inhabitants of Mt. Olympus and therefore she is referred to as the mother of all Olympians. The Greeks honored her [...]

islandrose on Mar 17th, 2010Saying “I Miss You” Creatively

Romance need not be dead. Sweetness need not be reserved only for courtly love. Our relationship our only bound by mutual respect, high regard and evokes of great emotion.  Life does change, but these bonds, be it for friendship or committed love, needs a lot of expression to keep it fresh and alive.  Just its [...]

islandrose on Mar 2nd, 2010Raising Children in Long Distance Relationships

The Philippines is a special case. It has been a “developing” country for quite some time now and it seems that it still has a long way to go.  An article released on Aug.28, 2008 by Doris Dumlao of the Philippine Daily Inquirer found on www.inquirer.net allays that 23 million of its citizens live below [...]

islandrose on Feb 7th, 2010Keeping the Flame Alive (Surpassing The Seven Year Itch)

People can spend a lifetime finding their match.  Endless opportunities are created to engage other people who may have the potential to be your mate for the moment or perhaps the partner of a lifetime. For the lucky ones who seemingly achieved the task, the challenge is transformed from hunting into maintaining it.  Romance and [...]

islandrose on Feb 6th, 2010The Roots of Valentine’s Day

The roots of Valentine’s Day can be traced back down to ancient Roman mythology for festivals honoring Gods and Goddesses for Women, Marriage and Fertility. On the top tier, we have Juno, said to be the Queen and mother of all Gods and Goddesses on Mt. Olympus. Her day was held on February 14. In [...]