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Why You Haven’t Found Your Soulmate… and Likely Never Will
According to a recent survey, roughly 73% of the (U.S.) population believes in soulmates. That is, we believe there is one special person who we’re meant to be with for the rest of our lives. But more than this, we believe that this person will be our perfect match in every way. And we will … Continue reading Why You Haven’t Found Your Soulmate… and Likely Never Will
Independent in Love
In a previous article entitled “Freedom in Relationships” I talked about the importance of respecting one another’s personal freedom by not imposing rules, restrictions and obligations. I talked before about freedom in relationship. Today I want to elaborate more on maintaining personal independence while in a relationship. What I mean is that so many of us look … Continue reading Independent in Love
Casual Romance
We have such a tendency to see everything in black and white, as polar opposites, as two sides of the spectrum, while ignoring all the gray area in between. And something I've observed is that many people out there in the dating scene tend to see only two possibilities for relationship. Either you're looking for … Continue reading Casual Romance
At the Root of Intolerance
In our society we can find many examples of intolerance in relation to lifestyle, religion, sexuality and the like. Often the things which we find intolerable are harmless to ourselves and to others, and yet we react to them as though they are highly detrimental. We may site various reasons for our intolerance, all of … Continue reading At the Root of Intolerance
Monogamy as the Social Standard
In our society Monogamy is kind of a given. It’s so infused into the cultural consciousness that we don’t give it much thought. When we enter into a relationship we rarely sit down to talk about whether or not we are going to be monogamous. It’s often just assumed that we are. But more and … Continue reading Monogamy as the Social Standard
Why I Never Give My Partner Permission to Do Anything…
It is commonly believed that if you love and respect a person, you should allow them a certain amount of privilege. While on the other hand, there’s also the old adage, “If you give someone an inch, they’ll take a mile.” The “experts” say that there should be a balance. They say that you should … Continue reading Why I Never Give My Partner Permission to Do Anything…
Freedom in Relationships
Most of us recognize that we are individual persons, having our own unique experiences, perceptions, thoughts, feelings, and so on. We recognize that, as individuals, we have inherent personal freedom. That is, we understand that no one owns us, that no one has control over how we think or what we feel. Even when it … Continue reading Freedom in Relationships
Solid Foundations for Conscious Relations
Building a relationship is like building a house, and if you plan to stay in that house for a long time, you’d better make sure you have a solid foundation. In order to relate consciously with others, we need to first be conscious of ourselves at a personal individual level. The more we understand ourselves, … Continue reading Solid Foundations for Conscious Relations
