He said, She said – What’s better? A Cold Christmas or a Hot Christmas?

*The most exciting thing about He Said, She Said is wondering if we’ll still be married by the end of each post! We both write on the same topic but only get to read the other’s work after it’s published.* He said: It’s not Christmas without chilblains! She said: My favourite season + my favourite … Read more

10 ways to make your Christmas birthday special

Happy birthday, Mrs Romance! That’s right, it’s my beautiful wife’s big day today! Exactly one week before Christmas Day, Christina’s birthday has always meant that this time of year is even more exciting for her. Even at the risk of her day being overshadowed by all the festive celebrations, Mrs R has always carried on … Read more

He Said, She Said: locks of love, Paris – the Pont des Arts

*The most exciting thing about He Said, She Said is wondering if we’ll still be married by the end of each post! We both write on the same topic but only get to read the other’s work after it’s published.* He said: That stuff’s for girls… isn’t it? She said: Paris is for lovers.  What’s … Read more

Our top tips for buying that Perfect Christmas gift for couples

There’s absolutely nothing wrong with buying a combined present for a couple.  On the odd occasion Mrs Romance has fretted about whether to buy two individual presents, worrying that getting a combined gift looks cheap or slack, I’ve had to console her. There are so many reasons for buying a couples present is appropriate – … Read more

Insider secrets for your man’s Christmas wish list

I remember as a kid thinking Christmas would take like a million years to get here. These days It’s like we’re having back-to-back festive seasons every weekend. I must be getting old. With the impending threat of another Christmas hanging over us like a cliff on a fault line, so the dread of buying worthwhile … Read more