Our romantic experiences can be likened to mythic dramas that either brought us fulfillment or disappointment, and sometimes a bit of both. Think about your last love relationship and probably you’ll see yourself as a love-struck naïve heroine who fell hard and fast for someone, thinking it would last forever. Yes, your hero was like …
Will I ever fall in love again? This is a question that commonly comes up in readings, and the answer to this question will always be the same for everyone who asks me. The answer to the million-dollar question is … if you allow yourself to. People tend to think that everything in life is …
Your relationship feeds and nourishes you with companionship and love. And if you are like most women, you want to keep the juices flowing, the intimacy building, communication steady, and the commitment on a solid foundation. But what about the deeper concerns – your souls and the soul of the relationship? You will want to …
I have heard that relationships are a subtle dance between two people, but I think that some take this sentiment way too far. There seems to be a rash of men who suddenly go from warm and inviting, wanting you and the relationship; to being “unsure,” “confused,” and otherwise distant, pushing you away. Sound familiar? …
Your washer-dryer breaks down. You go to the local store and the salesperson tells you that there are no washer-dryers available right now. They will be coming soon, but no one knows exactly when. You are then shown a range of washing machines and you consider whether you can make do without the drying feature. …
Love and fear are opposites. Not love and hate – hate comes from fear. So, why do men fear love? In a lot of ancient cultures, love is characterized as a God, or a Goddess. Why? Because nobody can control it. When you’ve got it, you’re stuck with it. Like the flu. But the answer …
Are the expectations you have in a relationship really yours, or are they an accumulation of what you’ve read or have been taught? Have you accepted the idea that, this is the way it should be? What you want in a relationship and what you have could very well be causing an inner conflict. You …
When it comes to love and romance, words sometimes can’t express the passion and emotional connection we feel as well as symbols do. Symbols for love and romance are everywhere we look: in fine art, on graffiti walls, billboards, greeting cards and the clothes we wear. Hearts, flowers, gems, gods and other love symbols conjure …
Your relationships can be viewed as a school with many classrooms to spend time in and lessons to learn. With each successive relationship you learn more about love, attraction, equality, and the destruction you or someone else is capable of. If you are lucky enough to be with one person for a lifetime, you’ll learn …
The attack. It comes from the depths of inner pain. When we are hurting so much, we have tunnel vision. The only thing we can focus on is the searing pain that wells up within. And, given the opportunity, we could unleash that pain on the one we love. In the heat of an argument …
