FREE RESOURCE LAUNCHED FOR THE ROMANTICALLY CHALLENGED

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                
CONTACT: Cynthia Hawthorne
(740) 366-7063

Newark, Ohio, December 1, 1999 - Officials at The Active Romantic announced today that they are launching a free monthly electronic newsletter, titled "Romancements" , as a resource for couples to keep the romance growing in their relationship.

Each month, "Romancements" will contain ideas and information focused on couples and them spending time together. The newsletter features sections such as: Romance on a Budget, The World of Romance, Time Together, Interesting Links, and Thoughts on Romance.

Michael Hawthorne, partner, said " 'Romancements' was created to help remind couples that taking time for their relationship doesn't have to be expensive or extravagant."

A sample of the newsletter can be seen and subscriptions taken by visiting The Active Romantic's web site at: http://www.ActiveRomantic.com/p1879.htm

The Active Romantic is a virtual store on the World Wide Web specializing in products and gifts for couples to enhance their relationship and keep it healthy and growing. Categories available on the web site include: Romantic Adventures, The Bookshelf, The Gift Shop, The Music Store, Fun with Romance and Tasty Adventures.

The Active Romantic is located at: http://www.ActiveRomantic.com. The business is celebrating its third anniversary this year.