Pretty Woman

So...you say she's pretty, beautiful or attractive.
She says.. He's hot..sexy..smart...bright or other things.
All are ingredients of sexiness, sensuality, romance,
passion, love...and sensing a desire from within, i.e.
turn-ons, that draw us toward someone, or the lack of
these and other qualities cause us not to respond.

When we're truly convinced, the other person might be
what or who we want, a heart of "CONVICTION' moves
us towards another person and the "I'm attracted" to you"
mind-set seems to ignite what may be a meaningful
relationship.

When two people are at the "She's pretty and he's handsome
marks, romance and passion begin by causing us to focus on
someone other than ourselves. A desire to be with a special
somebody, others that those of the past may continue to
blossom and reveal the fruits of authenticity, sooner or later.

There is no exact formula for a relationship of romance and
passion. I would like to suggest that truth can take you a
long way. Surface romance, passion, sensuality and sex-appeal
can change in a matter of seconds. Then what?

Yeah, she's pretty...then what?
Okay...he's handsome...and?
Suppose a near-fatal accident suddenly changes your entire world?
Can romance and passion handle that?
Considering many possibilities might be helpful...no, I'm sure they will.

So what qualities in another do you seek?
What qualities will remain a "must" for you in a relationship of intimacy?
There are no secret formulas....or no magic wands.
Like others...
You'll have to travel the yellow brick road.

David Hammock. Copyright 2012. All Rights Reserved.

The thrill of romance and passion

I'd Really Love To See You Tonight, Dan & John Ford Coley

Gisingin Ang Puso by Liezel Garcia (Pure Love OST)

Can romance and love recover?

Often when a love relationship has suffered a blow, we feel everything is over and there's no chance of recovery. Yet, we still keep going to that window that's shattered, hoping things can return to normal. Can it ever be right we ask?

The human spirit is very strong when it wants to be. No one can measure desire, motivation and willingness to pay the sacrificial price. In a romantic union, when someone gets hurt, we think things will never be the same again. The same? No. But is it possible to recover, change and get better...most definitely.

Whenever there is a sustainable relationship, it has always come through hard times, understanding was necessary and patience and forgiveness played a part in restoration. It becomes a choice. It is a matter of the will. It is a matter of the heart. Those we love may disappoint us and we may disappoint them. Calling it quits prematurely is unwise. Make sure you know what you really want. Shattered glass can always be replaced.

David Hammock. Copyright 2011. All Rights Reserved.

Michael Bublé - "Haven't Met You Yet" [Official Music Video]

MARIAH CAREY & LUTHER VANDROSS - Endless Love

Is true Love really endless? People say I used to love him or I used to love her. Then they say. I don't love the other person. Then we're informed later, it's back on again. We get involved in those people's lives and sometimes we don't. So what's the story? Well ladies tell me . "There's a difference between loving somebody and being in love." No kidding. Imagine that. Some of us men know that. Give us a little credit. We too are liberated.

My point is, if it is really love, it is really love. Whether you're in love, out of love, under love, above love, in between love, or in the middle of it all. Love goes on forever. It grow as as wild as the summer grass and there's nothing anybody can say to convince me otherwise.

David Hammock. Copyright 2011. All Rights Reserved.

Private Notes between two who love

Baby..always, always continue to believe. Magic happened to me when I least expected it and it changed me forever. It served to help me truly see the warm and amazing woman that I was meant to be. Magic, love and romance is all worth waiting for and believing forever in. It is truly what dreams are made of. I wish the very best of this magical time to bless your romantic heart. You...will always have someone who loves you in me.

You have no idea how much your name is mentioned, your words remembered, your emotions felt and your heart never forgotten. The beauty you possess is endless; the journey with you is always worthwhile. I trust you with my life, even when you are far away. I think of you day and night and I'm often lonely without you and crave to be near you, not understanding all but, not needing to. Your heart understands too. My dear.... my love only grows; that is the assurance all you have given me is genuine and special. Never, never forget how much you mean to me. You will always have a phone line to my heart and a key to my life. It's yours precious...it always was and it always will be. I love you princess.

Is romance and passion stronger during different seasons of life?

Sometimes our hearts seem more open to be romantic and passionate than others. Seasons seem to prompt us to express those feelings to those we love and hold dear. But is it really the season that makes the difference?

I believe true love grows and grows....wild as the summer grass...never dying, no matter what the season. Many times when schedules return to "normal" and activities become routine again after holidays..there's a bit of a let-down between those who seem so totally invigorated with romance and passion. You have to ask, "Was it real, or was it just an illusion?"

Committed hearts do know the difference between circumstantial feelings and the genuine. Romance and passion rooted in truth will be more than just what is seen, and felt. They will continue to flourish because facts change but truth does not. True love knows what true love is. It abides in a place of security in the hearts of lovers and no matter what season..the peace, rest, stillness, excitement and assurance of the power of love's longevity can remain.

We make choices in our lives that affect the power of passion and they can make all the difference in what happens between those genuinely in love with each other, or just in love with romance and passion. Romance and passion don't create themselves. The creative power of real love creates its own season each...and every day. So... never let the sun set without sharing today what you may not have an opportunity to give tomorrow.

David Hammock. Copyright 2011. All Rights Reserved.

Leann Rimes - How do I live without you ( with lyrics)

How do I get through one night without you
If I had to live without you
What kind of life would that be
Oh I, I need you in my arms
Need you to hold
You're my world, my heart, my soul

If you ever leave
Baby you would take away everything good in my life
And tell me now

How do I live without you
I want to know
How do I breathe without you
If you ever go
How do I ever, ever survive
How do I
How do I
Oh, how do I live

Without you, there'd be no sun in my sky
There would be no love in my life
There'd be no world left for me
And I, oh Baby, I don't know what I would do
I'd be lost if I lost you
I
f you ever leave
Baby you would take away everything real in my life
And tell me now

How do I live without you
I want to know
How do I breathe without you
If you ever go
How do I ever, ever survive
How do I
How do I
Oh, how do I live

Please tell me baby
How do I go on

If you ever leave
Baby you would take away everything
Need you with me
Baby don't you know that you're everything good in my life
And tell me now

How do I live without you
I want to know
How do I breathe without you
If you ever go
How do I ever, ever survive
How do I
How do I
Oh, how do I live

how do I live without you
how do I live without you baby
how do I live....

Michael Bolton - When a Man Love a Woman

The most romantic film scenes - A Love That Will Last (Renee Olstead )

Never miss a minute that may turn into a life-time
of wonder and excitement because you expressed
that romance and passion which belonged to one
another. What have you got to loose? Maybe
everything.

Sometimes we just don't know what to say or do to make
amends with that special someone. Those are the times
we just know...it is over...we blew it, or there may be no
possibility of recovering the relationship. Sometimes the
person, never wants to see us again, Cards, roses, phone
calls saying I'm sorry, don't work. We try to find some way
that the other person will hear us and we not push them
further away. I had my own situation like that and I tried
to talk with my special someone with a song. Slowly it
began to work. I'm still hoping she'll hear me. This is what
I chose: Thanks Michael, she liked it. Keep me on your mind.

Does Lying Have an Impact on Passion? One of my True Stories

Just Tell Me the Truth

I began re-dating after a few years of divorce back in 2005. Dating internationally was a part of my approach this time and I found it exciting, challenging and sexy as well. The ladies I met were quite the attention-getters, arousing and they responded to me in many ways I found satisfying. They weren't just any kind of women. Most were luxurious, smart, very attractive, available and responsive.

I met people in person, on-the-internet, through friends and other avenues. Being overwhelmed with the interest of many women at my age of 57 years old was quite exhilarating and I must say; it was quite flattering. I wasn't necessarily seeking 30 somethings; There were women usually aged 36-47 years old that came my way. And they were serious. I questioned their motives but...that's another story.

At some point though, and I don't remember exactly when it was, patterns began to surface in ladies that I could no longer ignore. I wasn't naive; maybe I just didn't want to believe what I was seeing, hearing and experiencing. In some ways, Maybe I was in denial or just didn't want to believe that some people are just the way they are, because their motives are less than honorable and genuine. In the end(and things aren't over yet)...I have simply had to face things as they are, hold to my standards and boundaries and not feel bad that someone else just did not, could not or would not tell the truth during the relationship journey. Deep within my heart there was often a screaming question: "Why can't you just tell me the truth?"

Everyday we all want that answer to many questions I suppose. After quite a few dates, though...it began to be something I could not ignore any longer. Some women lied about simple things while others portrayed themselves completely different than what their real lives reflected. Holding a straight face and being fully emotive was evidenced in some as well. Some women lied about lying and tried to tell me, I translated their words wrong. Yet, when I intensely questioned the validity of some statements in areas, critical to the on-going life of the relationship, my interests and questions remained ignored or unanswered. Upon second attempts to gain answers, my inquiries still remained unaddressed. Once I was accused of attempting to be a snooping detective and told I should just "trust" and was even given a lecture on the necessity of trust to build a relationship.

Without a doubt; trust is necessary. But..I trust the truth, not lies.Lies rest on sinking sand. Facts are good but even facts change. Truth does not. I believe truth and authenticity along with desire, motivation and willingness to pay the sacrificial price are very basic to begin and maintain a healthy relationship. I haven't compromised my beliefs even though they have been challenged. But..hopefully I've become a little wiser and careful in my selections. Beautiful women are great but...beautiful women with character are better.

David Hammock. Copyright © 2011. All Rights Reserved.

It's just not possible for true love to walk away and ignore forgiveness.

I don't want you to walk out of my life and never come back. Surely between the two of us we can find the forgiveness which lies in the heart of God. Is it not big enough for ours? I have reached a point that I am willing to offer you anything that I have to offer, that truly belongs to you. I offer all that I have. You've seen my worst; can you believe I've told you the truth? And that the best really is deep down inside of me? Trust is really hard for me and I'm working on that. You're really quite a woman, you know. That's why I want you. I truly do believe you're the one woman who can truly be the woman I've always wanted and I want to be that man you've wanted to. I love you.

* A private love note between hearts torn by misunderstandings.

What do you do when romance and passion just aren't working?

Rain can be such a downer when romance and passion are hitting the rocks. Everything sucks. The umbrella doesn't work; words don't come out the way you mean them to but...you keep trying to do something, even if it seems like the wrong something, from the very best place you can find inside your self to say..."Hey...I messed up. I blew it. I really blew it. I could have done this or that differently, with you in mind but, I didn't. I don't know why I made such a stupid mistake but I did and all I can say is, "I'm sorry." Sometimes the quickest pace to affection,



passion, nurture, romance and rebuilding is based on two tiny little words "I'm sorry." May we say them until we mean them and then keep on saying them again and again and again.

Antique "Dinata Dinata" [OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO]

INNA - Amazing (Official Music Video) [HD]

Sometimes we ponder before we experience

What Should the Christian view of Romance be?

Although there are no references to the word romance in the Bible, there are 281 mentions of love. Since the dictionary definition for romance is "ardent emotional attachment or involvement between people; a love affair," these two terms can sometimes be used interchangeably. But the true meaning of love, as defined in the Bible, has been corrupted in the common usage of our English language and society. Most often, love is confused with infatuation - that elated, "high" feeling we get when we "fall in love." This kind of "love" is something that lasts typically a short time and, unless replaced by true love, results in broken relationships.

The Bible covers two types of love: agape and phileo. Agape love is represented by God's love for us. It is a non-partial, sacrificial love best demonstrated by the gift in John 3:16. "For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whosoever believes in Him will not perish but have everlasting life." This kind of love is unconditional. The "Love Chapter" in 1 Corinthians deals more explicitly with this. "Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It is not rude, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres. Love never fails" (1 Corinthians 13:4-8a). This passage is often quoted at weddings and other celebrations of love.

Agape is a connection through the spirit. A true manifestation of this requires a relationship with Christ. For without Him, agape love isn't exhibited in its truest form. We, as humans, can't reach this level alone. We need our Heavenly Father's Spirit in us, working through us. "The Spirit produces love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, humility and self-control" (Galatians 5:22-23). Only through that Spirit can we reach this goal.

The other kind of love, phileo, is considered "brotherly love." It is usually based upon how others treat us and our feelings in any given situation. It involves direct interaction and sometimes comes with a price tag of expectation, wanting something back in return. It's a demonstrative form of love offered through the soul. But, it's also a command from God. "Let us love one another, because love comes from God" (1 John 4:7).

Love is the attribute of God that means the most to us. If God didn't love us, whom He created, He would have traded us in for a better model long ago. Despite our many failures, God keeps working with us (Romans 5:8). Time and time again, despite His patience being tested, He demonstrates that love for His people. He only banned Adam and Eve from the Garden of Eden. He didn't take their lives. He spared the world because He found one man of upright faith in Noah. He rescued Lot from Sodom before destroying that city. He made Abraham the father of many nations and blessed him with his long-awaited son, despite Abraham's impatience when he fathered a son through his wife's servant.

In the same way God shows His love for us, He expects us to love Him totally and to show love toward each other. "You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your strength, and with all your mind, and your neighbor as yourself" (Luke 10:27). Jesus spoke these words when the Pharisees questioned Him about the greatest commandment of God. Although they tried to trick Him, Jesus didn't change the law; He fulfilled it. His sayings about love were not new. The emphasis was merely changed.

The relationships in our lives will either be governed by agape or phileo love. When thinking in terms of romance, we allow the manifestation of that agape love to pour out from our hearts. As a result, we are eager to do everything we can to please the other person and make that person happy. In a love relationship between a man and a woman, the romance is the physical evidence of the love that exists. When that relationship progresses to marriage, the love built between the man and woman only grows deeper as the bond is made stronger through the intimate union of body and soul. "For this reason a man will leave his father and mother and be united to his wife, and they will become one flesh" (Genesis 2:24). Biblical love elevates the husband's affections for his wife to the point of loving his wife "as his own body." It also instructs wives to submit to their husbands as the head of the household (Eph. 5:25-29). But submission doesn't mean subservience. On the contrary, when true agape love is manifested in the marriage, the two will act as one, and both will love the other as they love themselves. The tenderness and romance will come out of that love.

By far, the best book in the Bible on this romantic and agape type of love is the Song of Solomon. An oft-quoted and many times favorite of romantics, this book demonstrates the parallel between the agape love Christ has for His church and the deep, abiding love a husband has for his bride. The lover and beloved exchange dialogue with each other, and the beloved speaks with her friends. Every passage attests to the deep and abiding love between the lover and beloved. The two are so consumed with that love that it fills them and gives them strength to face each new day. They find comfort and solace in each others arms and are incomplete without each other. Being together excites them, and when they're apart, they anticipate their reunion.

But, above everything else that is demonstrated in God's Word, it's important to keep in mind that love/romance is an action. It's not passive, and it's not a feeling. It's a verb. It requires you to do something in order to bring it to pass. It also requires that you put the other person's wants and desires above your own. Whenever you need a reminder, go back and read 1 Corinthians 13. And remember, you don't have to do it alone. God's Spirit will work through you. All you have to do is ask.

Are the eyes windows to passion?

I can't count the times when getting to know a lady that the words, "I want to look in your eyes..I have to see them" were shared, with great anticipation. Those words also reflected my own sentiments. The lady would then say something like "I want to see if you're real." Again..I was feeling the same thing.
Why settle for something counterfeit?

True passion can not be denied. Romance can be imitated for a while but passion is either there or it isn't. That special "something" that is missing many times and you're not exactly sure what it is, is usually passion. Life lived from the heart is the only place to sustain passion. Our circumstances in life change and we change but, truth does not change. If it is really passion...you'll know it. If not...you'll know it also. Just keep looking into each others eyes long enough...I think you'll find out exactly what you need to know.

Rick Astley - Hold me in your arms

Sending romance and passion from Peru!

Romance and Passion were not born in any one country or culture. They were not incorporated into any sort of mysterious "melting pot" to become more preferred, specialized or epitomized. No exact definition can be claimed by anyone to be the perfect example.

Romance and Passion transcend time, geography, definition, country, culture, language, history and many obstacles in order to declare themselves very special to all who experience them, in the purest way and to those who observe what they know to be what they are looking for, even if they do not possess it. We know what romance and passion are.. no matter where we find it.

Never Underestimate the Power of Passion

Leave the World Behind

TRUE ROMANCE AND PASSION ARE

a complete abandonment of forms, rituals and traditions that we feel are expected. So many times we think love should look a certain way to be love. We approach romance and passion the same way.



Others tell us what "they" felt like or what
"they" thought or believed they experienced
when they stumbled into passion. I beg
to differ. Romance and passion are painted
with a completely different brush on a
completely different canvas for each of us.

Roses, candles, soft music, wine, champagne,
caviar, or chocolates by themselves...have
nothing to do with romance and passion.It is
not about and occasion, a moment or a brief
period of time. Romance and passion are the
breaths we take along the journey we decide to
take that is the road less traveled for most.
Only those who surrender their worthless and
disappointing ideas will ever discover the
priceless and precious power that they truly
hunger and thirst for in life.

David Hammock. Copyright 2011. All Rights Reserved.

I've been Waiting for you.

I've been waiting for you my whole life.
You don't have to sneak up on me baby.
Deep inside I knew it was you. As soon
as I saw you coming towards me, my heart
began to beat faster and faster and I told
myself.."Yes..that's the man of my dreams.

So many times I have thought about you,
wondered about you, and cried myself to sleep hoping the man of my dreams would appear and I would recognize him. Now..I know that I can tell those who thought I was delusional that you were worth the wait. Let the journey begin baby...yes..I'm all yours and you are mine."