Dear Bill and Casper,
My partner and I have different interests and different friends. He's a little bit country and I'm a little bit rock n' roll. How can we balance our lives outside of the relationship while doing things together we both enjoy?
This sounds serious: different interests, different friends, country versus rock 'n roll, what else is not enjoyed together? Do you watch the same television programs (like “Modern Family”) or movies? Do you both like the same sports or other activities like hiking or couch-surfing? But then, in a relationship there is always room for compromise, so we suggest you each designate a certain “me time” and you each do what you like best (no, not THAT) and then later on you share your adventures. Tell all, but be very discreet, especially after quaffing your third margarita. Cheers and good luck!
Dear Bill and Casper,
I'm getting married in two months. Do you have tips on keeping the excitement alive once the honeymoon is over?
Honeymoon over? Never!! Keeping the passion, the starry eyes, the kisses of fire and excitement going is very simple.
Designate one night a week aside for a romantic and easy-to-prepare dinner (think Monitor's Frugal Feasts chefs Robin and Suzanne). Set out the good china, light some candles, dim the lights and untwist your wine bottle.
Forget Lady Gag-Gag and listen to Sinatra – the voice for all ages. And please, no torn jeans or sweatshirts. Think simple, comfy and slinky.
Toast to your love. Kissing now is highly suggested. Follow dinner with a brandy and go ahead, sit on his lap where you can both utter 'I love you.' More sips, more 'I love you's.' Then let your romantic hearts take over.
The men behind Ball & Chain
If these faces look familiar, it’s because they are: For three years, Casper Kranburg and Bill Twibill answered Concord’s questions for The Insider’s “Ask The Elders” panel.
Bill and Casper know a thing or two about relationships: They’ve been together nearly 30 years. Here they’ll answer your questions about romance.
