Day: October 6, 2021

"Love You Always," by Bette Midler, is a lighthearted romantic comedy about two friends who find themselves falling in love. At first, they think they are falling in love, but then the reality hits: they're just buddies. In this country, "love you" means something very different from what it did in more traditional societies. In the United States, "love you" is either devalued and exalted or just plain forgotten. From "The Soul Mate," by Sonia Uvezian: If there's one thing I learned from my own mother, it's this: when someone talks to you, listen. If someone asks you out, take…

Intimacy and Sexuality - The Importance of Creating Emotional ConnectionsMaking love is often said, although there really is normally an implied meaning that making love usually involves some sort of sexual act that is less innocent, less intimate, or spiritual in nature. However, when two individuals make love, even in the most conventional sense, the act is viewed as an expression of their love for each other, which explains why so many couples attend workshops, engage in role play, and engage in dating as ways to improve their love life. Even if one or both partners aren't necessarily "put out"…