Hello sweet galentines! A look at the calendar confirms that it is time for 10 on the 10th 02.10.2021. Today we are answering 10 questions about love. Hope you will join me!!
10 on the 10th 02.10.2021
With Valentine’s Day right around the corner, it is only fitting that today’s post revolve around 💘LOVE💘. My Prince and I really don’t celebrate with cards and flowers and boxes of chocolate just because it is the 14th of February. I think it means more that we celebrate our love the other 364 days of the year.
10 Questions About Love
Here are the questions I posed for this month’s post. As always, please feel free to take them in your own direction. Just have fun with them!!
Young Love
- When did you give your first kiss? How did you feel about it? At what age did you begin dating? I was in the 9th grade when I got my first kiss at a surprise party my friends had thrown for my birthday. It was the one and only time I played any kind of kissing game. The kisser was much more experienced – or at least seemingly so – than I was, and he went in for a French kiss to which I responded, “Eww, gross!!” and pushed him away. My reaction to being kissed has changed over the years. I went to my first dance with the son of my mother’s friend, Todd Coleman, in the 9th grade, too. It was an ROTC Valentine’s Ball. But we were not valentines by any stretch of the imagination. Just obedient children – he obeying his mother’s request to ask me out, and me obeying my mother’s request to accept. I met my first real boyfriend, Glen Butler in the fall of my junior year of high school. Our first dates were his parents or his older sister and her boyfriend taking us to the movies or out to eat. Glen turned 16 a few months later and that’s when we really began dating. Considering how strict my parents were about some things, they really didn’t have strict rules about dating!!
Advice
- What’s the best relationship advice? Is it something you’ve learned or advice that was given to you? It took me a few failed marriages to find one where this advice would apply. But with my marriage to Paul, we adopted the mindset that we are on the same team, PC and I. When you marry young, before you have children, you have an opportunity to build that team of two from the start. But when your marriage is the combining of lives (children) other than that of you and your spouse, it can be difficult to be a strong duo. Both partners come into the marriage with other allegiances that can interfere with the husband-wife relationship.
Romance and Healthy Relationships
- How romantic are you? What is a romantic gesture you have made in the past? I probably used to be more romantic. But it’s been kind of hard to be romantic during this pandemic. Hard to be impulsive. And hard to plan. Both. About 10 years ago, I planned a Hurray for Paul Day. Surprised him with an overnight get-away, massage, dinner in the New Mexico mountain town of Cloudcroft. Then 2 years ago for Valentine’s Day, I planned another one. Would love to be able to sneak him away for his birthday on 02.28.2021.
- What makes a relationship healthy? PC said that in a healthy relationship you can talk through things, and are happy together. I think it is a combination of spending time together and time apart, having many shared interests but maintaining your individuality to an extent, too. Which was something I had to learn over time. It’s good for PC to have baseball and for me to have my hobbies that we do independent of one another. I go to Paul’s games and he supports my crafting but I don’t play baseball with him and he doesn’t usually craft with me.
Love Languages
- What’s your love language? What is your partner’s or best friend’s? You can find out here. My love language has evolved. Once upon a time, it was physical touch. And I still need that but in retirement, and now in the midst of Covid, I have learned to do without some of the physical touch. Now days, words of affirmation and spending quality time speak more to me. PC says his love language is quality time.
Favorites
- Who is one couple you know that you admire in terms of love? There are qualities about the relationships of family and friends that I admire but I probably like our relationship best!!
- Who is your favorite celebrity or fictional couple? I came up with these questions and yet this is a hard one for me. Ha!! Belle and the Beast? Meg Ryan and Tom Hanks in “Sleepless in Seattle”. Maybe Goldie Hawn and Kurt Russell.
- Name a flavor or food you love. A scent you love. An activity you love doing? I love the taste of chocolate and chocolate in the Mexican sauce called mole. Patchouli is one of my favorite scents, sandalwood and bergamot. Hmmm, favorite activity – there are a lot of favorites – going to the movies is near the top, relaxing at the beach, hanging out in our back yard with family.
Love at First Sight
- Do you believe in love at first sight? Do you think people are made for each other as in soul mates? Love at first sight, no. But I do believe there can be a strong connection or spark that can quickly blossom into love. Not sure that we have one soul mate in this world.
Perfect Celebration
- In a Covid-free world where money is no object, what would you like to do for Valentine’s Day weekend? Well, to be honest, I could do with a few days at the beach but my body isn’t exactly beach ready. Thank you, Covid. Actually, a winter storm is heading our way for the Valentine weekend. A snow storm that has us sleeping late, taking naps, playing games, working out, watching some movies on TV sounds pretty good to me.
Your Turn
Hope this 10 on the 10th 02.10.2021 has helped put you in the mood for love!! If you have a 10 on the 10th post, please link up your post with mine. Can’t wait to read your answers. And of course, if you don’t blog, you can jot down the questions and your answers and share them in a comment below. Either way, hope you will also stop by the blogs of some of the others to read their answers to this month’s questions.
For future reference, you can find the full list of 10 on the 10th prompts, here.
P.S.
On 02.16, Tuesday, a group of gals and I will be hosting the Favorite Treats for Your Sweets recipe swap and blog hop. You’re invited, too!! So dig up that favorite family recipe to share with us then.
I am tickled to have been invited to join a great group of fashionistas for the revival of the Ageless Style series. We will be launching our first post on Thursday, 02.18. And our theme for that day will be sparkle and shine.
Thank you for stopping by!! Whatever your plans this coming weekend, hope they are filled with love.
Hugs and kisses,
Laura Bambrick
I actually remembered to participate! These questions were so good. I even asked my husband to answer them after I had written my post. It’s fun to learn more about you and hear your answers!
Leslie Roberts Clingan
Love that you asked Matt to answer the questions, too. Thank you for joining me. Hope you will join in again in March.
kirstin troyer
These are great Leslie…we have a few similar thoughts. 🙂 Love your answers. Looking forward to the 16th, though I have to come up with what I want to make first. Lol.
Leslie Roberts Clingan
Can’t wait to see what you are sharing for today’s post. Here I am trying to lose weight and organizing this recipe swap that will have me wanting to try all the nummy food!!
Danielle
I loved learning more about you! 🙂 I for sure feel less romantic now… but three kids and a pandemic can do that to you. 😉
Leslie Roberts Clingan
Thank you, sweets!! Hasn’t this stupid virus just affected every aspect of life?
Carrie @ Curly Crafty Mom
I wish I would have had time to join in on this, I love the topic of love! I had fun reading your answers. I love your Hurray for Paul Day idea!! Wouldn’t something like that be so nice to do right now after we’ve been into this Covid ordeal for a year now? I think my love language has changed over the years… it used to be gifts, but now I think it is more acts of love. I think mainly because I am a tired and busy mom now! Ha!! This pandemic has made me feel less romantic, too.
Carrie
curlycraftymom.com
Leslie Roberts Clingan
Would LOVE to have you join for 10 on the 10th. Pencil it on your planner for March!!
You have so much going on in your life when there isn’t a pandemic…throw in the virus and
you must be swamped and exhausted all day long!! No wonder you don’t feel terribly romantic.
None of us do. After I wrote this post, I started thinking that I am really uncomfortable with
words of affirmation and that maybe acts of love/service.
Joanne
Thank you so much for hosting this today! It was so fun to read everyone’s answers.
Leslie Roberts Clingan
Thank you for joining me and supporting me!! It has been fun to read everyone’s responses.
jodie filogomo
How fun this was to read. And for a question to be hard for you since you came up with them, LOL!!
On the same team…I just love that Leslie.
XOOX
Jodie
http://www.jtouchofstyle.com
Leslie Roberts Clingan
Thank you, love!! We are a team over here and I know you guys are, too.
Bri
I need to note your 10 on the 10th again, because these are some of my favorite link-ups. I can’t believe I missed the first two of this year, but my brain has been all over the place lately as I try to get all of our new life together. Oh my goodness, my favorite Q&A to read from your post was the question about kissing/dating! I laughed at your response to your first kiss, LOL! And I loved hearing about your first dates… you saying the names of the guys, etc. Takes me back to my first dating experiences, because even though it’s been YEARS, we still do remember names and things we did with them, don’t we?! Crazy! Thanks for sharing this fun-to-read post, Leslie! It put a smile on my face tonight.
Leslie Roberts Clingan
Would love to have you join me for 10 on the 10th. Next one is on the 10th of March!! Easy to remember that way.
Thank you for the sweet comment. We do remember those first loves. My first boyfriend was very sweet and I was very innocent so
I am eternally grateful for that.
Deb
It’s always interesting to read your 10 on the 10th responses! It’s fun to look back on those young school days crushes isn’t it? Amazing how all these many years later we can still remember them so well!
Leslie Roberts Clingan
You know, I have always been able to think of the name of the first boy who kissed me until I got ready to write this post and then Covid brain set in. It will come to me again, someday!
Dara
That is so funny that you said ew gross when you had your first kiss!
Leslie Roberts Clingan
I have changed my mind about kissing over the years!!
ShootingStarsMag
I do think a good piece of relationship advice is that you’re on the same team. I’m not in a relationship, but I’m sure it can be tough marrying two families (whether you have kids already or not), so keeping in mind that you are a team sounds good!
Btw, love all the hearts floating down your page!
-Lauren
Leslie Roberts Clingan
Thank you, sweet friend!! I have a few folks who comment that they don’t like my little floating hearts or snowflakes but I think they are fun!!
Jill
These are fun prompts! I really can’t remember my first kiss but I’m guessing it was at a middle school party and I had the same reaction! LOL. I love Goldie Hawn and Kurt Russell too!
Jill – Doused in Pink
Leslie Roberts Clingan
Ha! Glad I wasn’t the only one who was slightly revolted by their first kiss!!
Em
Gosh I’m glad I visited here today and got to read this post. I’ve been sort of unplugged this month; your post is a reminder of the things I missed!
You have such a great perspective on so many things, and all about love reveals many things that make me appreciate you even more. In the interest of sharing, I don’t know that I remember my first kiss. I remember a few of them and was not generally a fan, believe it or not, until I kissed Mr. It was the first time I didn’t really “think” about what I was doing and just got lost in it. So THANK YOU for reminding me of that through your beautiful words!!!
Leslie Roberts Clingan
You are so sweet. I am blessed by your visits and kind words. My opinion about kissing has evolved and changed over the years. Hated that first pucker up but then became quite the fan. And now I am, ehhh… which I hate because I really did love kissing once upon a time. But we change. How precious that your first kiss with Mr. was so special and captivating. Makes up for all of the lackluster ones!
Pamela
I love your answers. You’re spot on with the healthy relationship tips – we’ve spent a lot of time apart during Vic’s Navy career and that’s not a bad thing because when we are together, it’s really quality time. I’m am so happy to have found your blog.
Leslie Roberts Clingan
Thank you for visiting and leaving a comment. I am so glad to meet you. Being military wives has made us independent and able to do for ourselves and our families. We know how to fill our time and take care of business!! I love being with PC but also enjoy my alone time these days.
Lysha
Such a great post! I’ve enjoyed reading all of these posts. So many great ideas and advice.