Category Archives: Love

Holiday Relationship Blues
6 Ways to Cope

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So You’ve Got Holiday Relationship Blues

Sadness

Sadness (Photo credit: Daniel*1977) at FreeDigitalPhotos.net

 

  • You have no close family or friends and you will be spending the holidays alone
  • The love of your life just walked out on you and is already with someone else
  • Your finances are in bad shape and your credit cards are at the limit
  • Your addiction has gotten worse and you are about to lose everything you value

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Your Heroes – How They Affect Your Relationships Today

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Archie Marries Veronica/Archie Marries Betty

Archie Marries Veronica/Archie Marries Betty (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

While reading a recent issue of Tennis magazine about the “Heroes” who have dramatically affected many lives, I started thinking about the heroes in my life.

As a young child I used to love reading mystery novels and my favorite was a character named Kay Tracy. She was young, adventurous, clever and was able to garner support and follow clues to solve every mystery. Then I began collecting comic books. Continue reading →

The Fragility of Love
and the Complex Path to Loving Well

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“How do I love thee?  Let me count the ways.
I love thee to the depth and breadth and height my soul can reach….”
43rd Sonnet written by Elizabeth Barrett Browning in the 19th century.

From this beautiful romantic poem we are led to believe that to love is uplifting, heartwarming and provides intimate connection that lasts forever, way beyond our current lifetime.

Shattered Glass

Shattered Glass (Photo credit: ImageMD)

The truth about being human and loving in the real world

is that very few of us have experienced such all-consuming, lifelong, undying and passionate love.  For those of us who find ourselves in the throes of love, we really do believe it will last forever.  We believe that the passion will always be there and our hearts will continue to lead us back to love.

But love does not always prevail.  Continue reading →

The A, B, C’s of Love – The Art of Loving Made Simple

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Loving is Our Most Natural State. 

Observe any baby smiling, cooing and giggling with delight at mommy, daddy and strangers.  Most animals are also naturally loving to members of their own species – and often that affection extends to other species and to humans.  Even ferocious lions and tigers have been known to “love” the humans who nurtured them since infancy.

Hey Girl Baby ABCs_of_Love

Hey Girl Baby ABCs_of_Love (Photo credit: @fredsko)

Animals love easily and effortlessly and will aggressively defend the ones they love.  Humans, on the other hand, often develop convoluted love.  They may feel love at moments and then allow their thoughts and emotions to interfere with and block that love.  Their behavior may appear to be exactly the opposite of love, but if asked about it they may say with confidence “I love him” or “I love her.” Continue reading →