A Romantic Explorers' Survival Guide

A Romantic Explorers' Survival Guide

The Romantic Explorer's Survival Guide: A Crash Course in Love for Beginners, Novices and Experts

A companion piece to the paperback book this thirty-six-piece poetry collection as told from the perspective of a relationship researcher/counsellor and therapist will explore some of the intricacies of love and heartbreak as it seeks to provides a crash course in love, a toolkit of advice and some tips on how to survive the emotional devastation of heartbreak.  Each piece touches on hearty issues such as how to navigate the rocky terrain of unrequited love, how to cope with the turbulence of heartless betrayal and dives into romantic survival with realism, precision and a dash of humour.


Thirty-six poems in collection

Contents List

Section One Crash Course for Beginners

A Paddle in the Paddling Pool

Romantic Investments

A Bridge Not a Ditch

Tightrope of Reciprocation

Romantic Sustainability

Tears, Fears & Cliffhangers 

Romantic Risks

Love Losses

Love Life Cycles

Romantic Toolkit

Resuscitation of the Heart


Section Two Crash Course for Novices

A Jump into the Main Pool for Regular Swimmers

Fiery Volcanoes, Rampant Rivers, Soft Water Streams and Waterfalls


Section Three Crash Course for Experts

A Deep Dive from the High Platforms for Professional Lovers