System and method for enhancing intimate relationships

Abstract

A system and method to enhance an intimate relationship over a period of time. The system may include communication elements and associated physical elements. A communication element may suggest an activity for participation by intimate relationship partners. The communication element may be delivered by the first partner to the second partner, and may be associated with a physical element to be used in conjunction with the activity. Another communication element and associated physical element may be presented to the second partner following the activity, such that a second activity may follow the first activity. In this manner, the present invention facilitates fun and romantic encounters over a period of time to cultivate strong, committed relationships.

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BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0001]1. Field of the Invention[0002]The invention relates to systems and methods for enhancing personal relationships. Specifically, the invention relates to systems and methods for encouraging fun, anticipation and intimacy in a romantic relationship.[0003]2. Description of the Related Art[0004]Despite the predominant role marriage plays in modern society, divorce has emerged as a social phenomenon, where more than one in two marriages now end in divorce in the United States and other developed countries. Divorce exacts a high toll. In addition to the adverse emotional, physical, psychological and financial effects typically experienced by the divorcing parties and their children, there are significant societal costs to divorce. Significantly, a large percentage of societal ills are over-represented by children of divorce. Children of divorced parents account for a majority of the population of juvenile delinquents, adult prisoners, school dropouts, unwe...

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[0034]FIG. 10 is a flow chart illustrating a method to enhance an intimate

Problems solved by technology

In addition to the adverse emotional, physical, psychological and financial effects typically experienced by the divorcing parties and their children, there are significant societal costs to divorce.

Typical reasons given for divorce include money, infidelity, inadequate communication, change of priorities, lack of commitment, and sexual problems.

Recent theories suggest that in addition to these supposed causes of divorce, a cause of failed marriage that often precedes and persists through the others is a lack of enrichment in marriage.

The lack of enriching activities in marriage is evidenced by the large sums of money spent on adult entertainment.

Such classes and programs, however, often require a significant time commitment and may be cost-prohibitive for couples at large.

As a result, techniques taught in traditional marital enrichment classes and programs may be learned and implemented too late to generate any lasting improvement in marriage.

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