Real-Life Romance: Little But Profound

Ever feel like it's hard to find time to make romance when life gets super busy? There are still ways! Guest author Teresa Tysinger is here today to talk about how a cup of coffee says love louder than a lot of other things. Read on!

​My husband and I have been married almost twenty years. From the early days, he was good at the grand gestures of romance. Planning nice dinners for anniversaries, picking out thoughtful gifts, and even saving mementos like one of the cookies I baked, decorated, and mailed him one year in college! But as the years have ticked by, I’ve come to realize that there’s an equal amount of romance, if not more, in the small ways he shows me he loves me every day.
As I’m sure is the way with many of you, life these days is hectic. There are morning routines to get out the door, sports activities around town for our daughter, and chores/errands galore. (Oh yeah, plus a full-time job and part-time writing gig!) My husband and I often feel like those proverbial ships passing in the night. He’s found a way, however, to satisfy both my need to know he is thinking of me and one of my greatest loves: coffee. 

​You see, every night before we go to bed, my husband prepares my morning coffee. Regardless of how late it is, he takes time to fill the reservoir with water, place a fresh mug under the dispenser, and set out two coffee pods. Every morning when he and my daughter head out the door, and I see my coffee station ready and waiting for me, I smile.
I once told him I appreciated it, but he didn’t have to do it. It’s not a task that takes long and it’s one thing he doesn’t need to add to his usually long to-do list. He responded, “I’m sometimes not home enough to help with the daily chores, but I can do this. I like knowing it’s waiting for you when you wake up.” I thank him all the time, but I’ve not protested since then.
Single ladies, find you a man who looks for little but profound ways to show you he loves you. Let him fix the coffee! There’s nothing more romantic.
In my novella An Unscripted Christmas, which released in the Christmas in Mistletoe Square collection along with stories by Pepper Basham, Cara Putman, and Janine Rosche, longtime married couple Ellie and Oliver must find a way to remember all those little ways love continues to serve their marriage. When life presents choices, will they again choose each other? If you love Christmas stories and redeeming romances, this one’s for you! You can find the collection in ebook or paperback on Amazon.

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​Teresa Tysinger is an author of Southern Contemporary Romance inspired by grace. She writes on the fringes of being a wife, mom, and full-time communications and public relations professional. She loves coffee, traveling, and prides herself in knowing and loving almost every genre of music. Born in Hawaii, raised in Florida, and educated in North Carolina, she now resides in Texas with her husband, daughter, and dog. Teresa is a proud member of American Christian Fiction Writers. Learn more about Teresa and her books on her website, and follow along on Instagram, Facebook, and Goodreads. 

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