The Old Fashioned Way: Reclaiming the Lost Art of Romance

by Ginger Kolbaba, Old is New, LLC (Created by), Rik Swartzwelder (Screenplay by)

Overview

Contrary to popular opinion, being “old fashioned” doesn’t mean you’re dull or unromantic. In fact, a true old-fashioned relationship can be more exciting and romantic than anything you’ve ever experienced! So what does it mean to do things The Old Fashioned Way? Sure, it means opening doors, holding out chairs, and taking things slow. But a true old-fashioned romance goes much deeper than that. Inspired by the motion picture Old Fashioned, this book will show you how to reclaim the lost art of romance by introducing you to romantic love as God intended it—for all of us. Regardless of your past experiences, where you’ve been, or where you are now, you can find and create a love that will last a lifetime.

As you work your way through this 40-day journey of inspiring readings and questions for reflection, you’ll discover all the unique and amazing benefits of doing things the old-fashioned way and be well on your way to creating a love story for the ages.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781414382562
Publisher:	Tyndale House Publishers
Publication date:	08/15/2014
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	240
Sales rank:	902,799
File size:	1 MB

Table of Contents

A Note from Rik Swartzwelder vii

Introduction: When Life Was Simpler: Welcome to the Old Fashioned Way xi

Day 1 What's Right about Today's Dating Scene 1

Day 2 What's Right about Yesteryear's Dating Scene 5

Day 3 But the Old Fashioned Way Is So Old Fashioned 9

Day 4 But I've Done Everything Right! 13

Day 5 Longing for More 19

Day 6 Changing Course 23

Day 7 What Do You Want? 29

Day 8 Begin Again 33

Day 9 Respect Yourself 37

Day 10 Serving the "Thou," Not the "I" 43

Day 11 A Word about Guilt 49

Day 12 Why Boundaries Matter 53

Day 13 Emotional Promiscuity 59

Day 14 Beyond the Dating Life 65

Day 15 Can Men and Women Be Just Friends? 69

Day 16 The Good Old Days of Courtship 75

Day 17 Goodness Gracious 81

Day 18 Chivalry Is Not Dead! 85

Day 19 Nobility Isn't Just for Royals 91

Day 20 Chastity. Really? 97

Day 21 The Pleasure of Purity 103

Day 22 A Modest Longing 109

Day 23 That's What Friends Are For 115

Day 24 On Accountability 119

Day 25 Avoiding Extremes 125

Day 26 Building Good Habits 131

Day 27 How Compatible Are You? 135

Day 28 Redefining Romance 141

Day 29 In Search of the Perfect Person 147

Day 30 I Think I Love You 151

Day 31 A Word to the Men 155

Day 32 A Word to the Women 161

Day 33 The Purpose of Marriage 165

Day 34 How Do I Know? 171

Day 35 Breaking Up Is Hard to Do 175

Day 36 Setting Your Priorities 179

Day 37 Waiting for My Real Life to Begin 185

Day 38 Part of a Bigger Story 189

Day 39 Christ Alone 193

Day 40 By Gods Grace 203

Epilogue; Satisfaction Guaranteed! 203

Acknowledgments 203

Appendix A Getting Started 205

Appendix B Conversation Starters 213

Appendix C More Resources 219

A Plot Summary of Old Fashioned 221

Endnotes 223