The concept of marrying for love is a relatively new one. And, while the idea of finding this connection with one specific person has been the stuff of love songs and romantic stories through the ages, the search for the soulmate has moved front and center. Does this magical person exist?
Yes, and no. The conversation started when I read Kara Post-Kennedy’s post here on GMP: Are You Still Looking for the One?
Kara, an executive editor and columnist for The Good Men Project and blogger at YOUR NEW BEST FRIEND and The Huffington Post, helped me unpack this important but confusing concept and explains how you can find yours:
Happily Ever After is not just a mythical place somewhere over the rainbow. With attention and love you can bring that feeling to your relationship. Learning to communicate your real needs and desires as well as understanding your partners’ will help you foster the feeling of acceptance and contentment you’ve always dreamed of. It’s not just magic and chemistry but a way of thinking and behaving that lets you develop as equal partners. Join Lesli Dores on Happily Ever After for practical tips you can use right now in your daily communications, thought processes and decisions.
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Previously Published on Happily Ever After
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