The passions of summer do burn hot when everything around you conspires to ignite romance, right down to your body’s natural reaction to UV rays and the exercise-induced endorphins the season elicits. But, as warm as the days may continue to be as fall encroaches, when the first hint of autumn arrives, bringing its crisp relief …
There’s an old saying that goes, “You’ve got to kiss a lot of frogs before you find a prince,” but as much as that may be true, frogs are actually a step up from the snakes some women habitually date. While the “bad boy” mystique is firmly entrenched in popular culture, in real life, rarely …
“Abandon hope, all ye who enter here.” In Dante’s Inferno, this is the official motto of the underworld. It’s also one of my favorite mantras for clients chasing love. It’s not that I want everyone to give up, lie down on the couch, and watch Netflix—far from it! I take my interpretation of Dante’s warning …
Should I Let Go? The 7 Romantic Traps You Don’t Have Time For Read More »
As the old song goes, “They say that falling in love is wonderful,” but apart from the obvious walking on a cloud feeling, back here on earth, those who study the science of such things are also singing the praises of love as a major boon to your health. Being in a committed loving relationship …
If you’ve been with your partner for a while, the question is bound to pop up. Is it time to move in? Perhaps more importantly, can your relationship survive the stress of combining households? Moving in is among the biggest leaps taken in most relationships. Not only is it a new level of commitment, but …
Moving In Together? The Essential Guide to a Smooth Move Read More »
What can a romance novel teach you about love in real life? Quite a few things, actually. Once you understand what elevates an everyday relationship to the kind of passion that produces bestsellers, you’ll know where to find that coveted connection—and where you definitely won’t. What’s a Love Story? In the literary world, a story …
Write Your Romance: The Literary Ingredients for Storybook Love Read More »
Are your relationships—platonic and romantic alike—going through rough patches? Are you feeling obsessive and clingy about your crush? According to energy healers, your heart chakra might be a little out of whack. What’s the Heart Chakra? Deep in the center of your chest is a glowing, green orb of energy called your heart chakra. At …
Healing the Heart Chakra: Changing the Way You Love From Within Read More »
How do we make sense of the world? How do we understand the swirling emotions of the millions of people all around us, the confusion of motivations, desires, fears, and impulses that guide our daily lives? How do we put a harness on the wielding thoughts and sensations that bloom with new romance? When we …
I got the call about my husband having been in an accident, my mind went a few places at once. There was part of my brain that was thinking, ‘Well, we’ll have to get the car fixed after I pick him up,’ even as the rest of me was raging at the sure knowledge of …
Dating After Death of a Spouse: What Do You Owe a Deceased Love? Read More »
I agreed that what really matters is what you like, not what you are like … Books, records, films—these things matter. Call me shallow but it’s the … truth -Rob Gordon, High Fidelity A few days ago, I received a call from Sarah, a young woman who had some …
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