Most of you probably know that death of a loved one, moving, and divorce are rated as among the most stressful life events?  But what you may not realize is that even fun-filled, exciting events can also be stressful.  Remember the last time you planned a vacation, organized a big celebration or started a new job or business venture?

When we think about love and loving relationships, most of us tend to gloss over the fact that we will encounter lots of different stressful circumstances and events, some expected, some unexpected, some negative and some that are positive.  How we respond to and handle each of the circumstances that life throws at us will actually determine how much love we feel in our life.  Continue reading →