Love has no agenda …

Don’t be discouraged on the path to finding “the one.” We can only live the life we forge a path for. Learn what the path teaches, and your paths will cross. … More

The truth is the truth no matter where we find it. But we can’t simply borrow what another has found, and then expect to live it. We can only live what we own. … More

What does a woman want? A man who can handle what comes his way, including her, without losing himself. … More

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Even in Florida, fall has arrived. And just as predictably, each season in your relationship takes a turn.

Why not transition through the seasons with your eyes wide open and profit from each one? Sure, you can have a favorite, but you may as well find meaning and reason to celebrate in every day of the year.

Remember when you first met your partner, and you couldn’t get enough of each other? It was as though your fairy godmother had finally shown up. At last, somebody recognized you in all of your glory and appreciated everything about you. Even your idiosyncrasies were endearing. That’s the elation of the “expansion and promise stage.”

You open up to somebody who listens intently and affirms you. You bring out the best in each other and bask in the enchantment. You both hope that the relationship will blossom, instead of falling apart. You’re trying to apply what you’ve learned in order to be better partners; and that makes you a little vulnerable and a lot attractive.

In this stage, a partner who tends to shy away from too much intimacy and connectedness is more comfortable getting close and lingering. And a partner who tends to shy away from autonomy doesn’t have much to shy away from (they’re always together — kissing or giggling).… More