Romance?

Romance

                        The term modern romance often conjures up thought s of hot steamy love affairs with fantasy men and perfect women. While this may be part of the focus for some modern romance, the core to understanding modern romance has to be an understanding of the modern woman. The last 30 years provided a backdrop for the emergence of the modern woman into a world that was, in many ways, ill-prepared for her arrival. While the women’s movement of the 60’s paved a new road, the true modern woman was not defined by or constrained within social\political ideals. Rather, she was simply a woman who walked upon a stage as an equal, and not as a possession. While she still struggled with equality in many segments, her main stress came not from without but from within. “Now that I can be what I want, who am I”?

The urge to be competitive in the new open market, and still maintain her own unique feminine identity was and continues to be a daily struggle for the modern woman.    In modern romance, this struggle needs to come to the forefront. While it is still an enjoyable fantasy to dream of being shipwrecked on a deserted Island with a rock solid male who provides every aspect of romance and sexual intrigue; it is simply a fantasy.

 Continuing thoughts is designed to be a forum for the modern romance  and relationships that reflects the freedom and struggles of the modern woman and the modern couple.   Dr. J.T Twerell and Dr. Janetta Astone, both practicing therapist in the New York City metropolitan area, work with men, women, and couples who attempt to navigate the maze of relationships in this modern society. Their clients, who represent a solid cross section of modern society, provide deep insight regarding the joy and struggle facing the modern woman, and her counterpart, the modern male. Their weekly blog provides a forum for thoughts and discussion from all interested individuals. These discussion topics allow a focus on many specific areas that are important to members of the community. In addition, the books in Dr. Twerell’s website www.JTTwerell.com provide a fictional plethora of Modern Romance that truly allows both male and female readers an opportunity to explore the joy and adventure of romantic