Giving deeply of ourselves is the best way to ensure that our deepest needs are met. When you can give freely of yourself, without thought of gain, you will find yourself receiving more than you could ever imagine.
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Change is Coming
To be romantic is to take care of the people that you care about and this weekend, that means you! We will giving The Incurable Romantic a complete makeover this weekend, starting with a whole new set of graphics designed by Dawne. While the current theme worked very well when this blog was just me writing to and about my lover, but now that both of us are here we wanted something that was more indicative of both our voices.
Getting What You Need
The first step in translating your fantasy into reality is to identify the underlying need. This may not always be straight forward, as this article will show, but can be done if you know how.
Living The Fantasy Life
At first blush, it would seem that choosing between a fantasy and reality is a nonsensical exercise in futility. While fantasies are fun diversions, reality is the only way we can ever hope to live a meaningful life. Yet how often do we insist on basing our relationship expectations on criteria drawn from our fantasies?
Effective Communication Skills
Effective communication is a foundational skill for any relationship’s long term health and growth. But what do you do when you and your partner aren’t speaking the same love language?
Love Poems - How Do I Love Thee?
Did you know that there are two love poems titled “How Do I Love Thee?” You are probably familiar with Elizabeth Barrett Brownings version, but there is a second written by Wilfred Owen. It is a powerful peice of writing that speaks of the determination to love, despite the pain.