Lucia: L.A. Dating and Relationship Expert Offers Advice on Keeping the Romance Alive...

Lucia: L.A. Dating and Relationship Expert Offers Advice on Keeping the Romance Alive on Valentine's Day

LOS ANGELES--(Business Wire)--Fresh off the success of her first "How to Date Younger Men/How to
Date Older Women!" class at The Learning Annex, L.A. based dating and
relationship expert Lucia (pronounced Lu-CHEE-ah) is set to appear on
the home page of the renowned school's new, how-to video website
(www.OneMinuteU.com) offering much needed tips just in time for
Valentine's Day.

The longtime dating advice columnist and host of the popular local
TV show, "The Art of Love," urges couples and singles to get creative
this year with their Valentines. Keeping love and romance fresh is not
a matter of spending a lot of money, but taking time away from our
busy schedules to fashion exciting, personalized cards.

"Instead of just buying a card from the store, you can use either
a greeting card program or Photoshop. Use pictures that represent your
relationship over the past year," says Lucia, whose Learning Annex
class was mentioned on Forbes.com. "If you've gone to Hawaii, use a
photo from that trip. If you went to a great concert, find a picture
online of that artist."

Lucia also thinks it's a great idea to include 12 "love coupons,"
with the card, redeemable for such special relationship-enhancing
events as a romantic evening in front of the fireplace, a candlelit
dinner, or perhaps, as the year goes along, something more risque. The
"one for each month" notion conveys a sense of optimism; not only will
the relationship last through the next year, it will thrive.

As for how to make this Valentine's Day a unique celebration,
Lucia adds, "Do something you wouldn't normally do, something you've
talked about or haven't had time for in a long time. If you live in a
warm climate, go to the beach that night. If not, go to a play or a
musical you've been meaning to see. Everyone goes to dinner, but how
many people have a picnic right on the living room floor?"

Lucia's website (www.theartoflove.net) makes the bold declaration
that "No one can accuse Lucia of being a wallflower." Author of
"Lucia's Lessons of Love," this Italian born, Canadian raised
Renaissance woman has been featured on E! Entertainment, The Tyra
Banks Show, The KTLA Morning Show and Playboy Radio.

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Guy McCain, 818-760-8077

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