Three clear elements make up romantic attraction: physical, emotional, and intellectual. Finding love depends on all three elements coming together at the same time.
This is a fascinating age. It offers so much yet can leave a lot of regret and unhappiness in its wake because this period in our emotional evolution brings its own angst of getting older and being conscious of time's ever-moving hand waving us on.
That is an interesting question because many people might be tempted to say no, judging by their experience of politics and the number of politicians who have lost credibility trying to deliver that truth and have been found wanting.
General Stanley McChrystal demands 40,000 more troops for Afghanistan
Source: The Times
General McChrystal handed made his request for more troops even though President Obama had failed to endorse his strategy for Afghanistan, which was laid out in a report delivered more than a week ago. Mr Obama is coming under pressure not to send more troops.
You've got a bevy of beauties or a stable of studs, but they're just online associates with the same interests as you. You're married or getting married and haven't considered its impact on your online social life.
Are some men scared of successful women? Yes they are, for four main reasons. That's why many of them are losing at the dating game.
Without exception, all relationships have stages. Even though everyone is unique, there is enough consistency in human action to demonstrate noticeable patterns in behaviour.
Saving Black Marriages: Does it take a village?
Source: CNN
Nisa Muhammad, the founder of National Black Marriage Day, has created "Basic Training for Couples". The free eight-week program educates dating, engaged or married couples in groups of five to 15.
Q. We're both 41, previously married. He has lived with me nearly 2 yrs. Proposed unromantically standing in kitchen with a ring my aunt gave him which was bought from a pawn shop.
Relationships have three noticeable stages: Selection (the meeting and dating), Besotment (eyes and hands can't keep off each other) and Familiarisation (settlement and discovery), or the battle wills.
You might hear a lot about how to achieve success and, especially on the Internet, there are zillions of advice as t how to reach personal goals. But the simple steps outlined below shows how we interact with success and how we can help it to materialise.
If you are a single person, you most likely dream of finding the right soulmate, according to all the ideal attributes you have in mind, and according to the needs you require to be fulfilled.
Most people fall in love but it isn't quite the random process many of us might believe it is. No matter whom we fall in love with, and how coincidental it seems, there was a definite pattern to it.
It was a crisp October afternoon. I walked through the lobby to the front desk with my aunt as though we were checking into a hotel. It was three o'clock. My doctor had called ahead. They were expecting me.
I get asked when I decided to get married. In 1963, my mother formally introduced me to this young lady who stayed at our home to participate in a church conference. I got this feeling that she must become my wife.
Whatever new resolutions we make, there is one thing we will seek every day in our lives without fail and that is RESPECT because it is tied up with our self-esteem and feeling of value.
Today I received and email from someone who read one of my comments about Chronic Illness. I have removed any personal information. I found his letter rather touching. I felt compelled to reach out to this honorable gentleman. He wrote:
I posted an article recently on whether cheating spouses should be forgiven and the avalanche of outpouring emotions on it set my mind exploring the subject further. It is clear that a lot of people have been affected by cheating in one way or another.
The loss of a partner in break-ups, especially if not by mutual agreement, means a loss of belonging and self-esteem. We suddenly cease to be attractive – in our own eyes – and we often do not care about anything else until our perception changes for the better.
Yes, it can, and does work, but there are many factors which can mitigate against it. Not everyone can find the love of their life on their doorstep.
Homosexual harmony or violation of Scripture?
Source: Chicago Tribune
As more states welcome same-sex couples to tie the knot and more churches consider recognizing same-gender unions, an online matchmaker that built much of its reputation by targeting Christian audiences has launched a service to foster long-term same-sex commitments.
We come to the last week of this year's Season of Nonviolence. Here are the themes for the week that starts tomorrow, March 27. I hope you have enjoyed musing on all of the great themes this year and have found one or more to inspire you.
Marriage is not for everyone because it depends on what the individual is seeking for her/himself, whether they are confident or insecure and whether they value domesticity over a career.