Love Notes - Friday 2/4/11

Check out these great reads about LOVE from around the web this week.

Have a fab weekend!


 
 
 
 
 
On the CurvyGurl Chronicles, check out this thought-provoking piece called A Soulful Relationship by Rev. Ronald McFadden:

"Before you get involved and make a commitment to someone, don't let lust, desperation, immaturity, ignorance, pressure from others or a low self-esteem, make you blind to warning signs. Keep your eyes open, and don't fool yourself that you can change someone or that what you see as faults aren't really important." Read more

Over at For Harriet, Keisha McLean gives us a healthy reality check on  Are We Looking For the Right Things in a Man?:

"I have seen plenty of women who have let a man slide a bit in the personality category, because of his riches. Many women have even forgone attraction for the promise of shopping sprees, jewels, or the simple comfort of the “S” word…stability."  Read more

You must read this beautiful poem by LaKesha Womack called I Shield My Heart to Heal My Heart.   Haven't we all been there?

"...I hear the words, read the messages but don’t trust the sender.  I say the words, send the message but don’t trust myself.   I want the dream but don’t live the reality..." Read more

According to Corey Allen (guest posting over at Zen Habits), Relationships are Easy.  This article almost makes me believe he's right!  (Personally, mine would be much easier if a certain someone would simply put his dirty clothes in the hamper where they belong.  But I digress.)

"First and foremost, marriage is designed to help you grow up. It’s not about happiness. It’s not about becoming more complete, despite what Hollywood and popular press would like you to believe. Marriage is about growing. Happiness will accompany you at times along the way, but it’s not the ultimate goal.    And second: your growth – your responsibility; your spouse’s – theirs. When you keep this in mind you realize that all you can control in a relationship is yourself..." Read more