When it comes to romantic proposals, I have to admit that I’m not that good at them. Oh, I can dream up an idea or two, that’s not the problem. The problem lies in execution. When I decided that the time was right to ask Dawne to marry me, I almost stalled the whole process [...]
Due to circumstances beyond our control, Dawne and I have been unable to enjoy our accustomed level of intimacy for the last several weeks. This kind of thing is normal in any relationship, but if mishandled, can put a considerable strain on a couple. Fortunately, we have developed some effective strategies for handling these periods in our lives, without going for each others throats.
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.
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.
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?