When it comes to love and desire, we often think that there’s neither rhyme nor reason that governs attraction. As Emily Dickinson so aptly wrote, “The heart wants what it wants, or else it does not care.” And yet, by the time actor/director Woody Allen so famously co-opted the quote to explain the dubious beginnings …
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When love goes right, there’s nothing better for the mind, body, and spirit. A perfect meeting of the minds, combined with physical attraction, like values, respect, and genuine affection for one another is a heady cocktail that far too few of us ever have the chance to quaff. But it does happen. Throughout history, there …
Lots of people think that “happily ever after” is an ending reserved for fairy tales, and that soul mates are a myth perpetuated by greeting card companies, matchmaking sites, and Hollywood screenwriters. But over the course of history, there have been many memorable couples that serve as living proof that sometimes, two hearts can beat …
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Unless you’re an underwear model, online dating is never easy. Many of my first-time clients are concerned with the fate of their quest for love on the Internet. But although it can feel like kissing ten thousand frogs, I’ve seen countless couples who met over the Internet tie the knot, and I’m convinced that it’s …
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As warm weather becomes the norm, the temperature dictates that we shed clothing and bare skin, which naturally leads to the desire to shed pounds, buff up, and look our best, especially for those in the market for a hot-weather romance. When embarking on any summertime exercise routine, it’s important to take certain precautions, however, …
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In 1967, “The Summer of Love” shook conservative America to its very foundation with a clarion call—not to battle, but for “peace, love and understanding”—and along with it the glorious rebellion marked by “sex, drugs, and rock ’n’ roll.” But eons before throngs of flower children massed in Haight-Ashbury, “summer lovin’” (obligatory Grease reference—check!) was …
When you’re looking for a quote on the subject of love, there’s no one more prolific than William Shakespeare. So of course, when it comes to the topic of love at first sight, one could certainly expect him to weigh in with an opinion. Sure enough, in Act III, Scene IV of As You Like …
Every relationship has its ups and downs. The longer you’re with someone, the more likely it is that the initial passion and desire that drew you together will transition into a zone of comfort and security. As your journey together progresses, it’s not uncommon to hit a bump in the road that can lead to …
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A story of a romance can flow a lot like a novel. First, there’s the beginning, in which two lovers meet. They can be from totally different walks of life and station, like the poor but determined governess Jane Eyre and her star-crossed employer (and eventual husband), Mr. Rochester–or they can be kids, like Cathy …
When Shakespeare wrote “The course of true love never did run smooth,” he was speaking as Lysander, one of the star-crossed lovers in A Midsummer Night’s Dream, a tale of affection misplaced and destiny delayed, of jealousy and comic revenge. In this play, even couples who possess the courage to follow their passions in the …
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