Love the One You Have

The One in the Romance Novel Doesn’t Exist

What gets in the way of our ability to deeply connect? What keeps us from loving or feeling loved? What’s at the core of our relationship problems? Nine words:

WE WANT THEM TO BE OTHER THAN THEY ARE.

We want them to be kinder, more open, vulnerable, affectionate, self-aware, attentive, tidier, more…