12 Steps to Falling in Love

DearSugar — Tue, 26 Aug 2008 15:00:00 -0700

For some, being single and dating is a lot of fun, but for others, being single can be frustrating, lonely, and just plain exhausting. I think both have their pros and cons, but if you've been feeling unlucky in love, Rabbi Shmuley's (of Oprah fame) 12 steps to falling in love might be of some help.

Admit you can't fall in love: Since many people couple up to avoid loneliness, Shmuley feels that admitting the reason why you want to fall in love will help gain realistic expectations.
Get help: Opening up about wanting to, but having a difficult time finding love will help alleviate some of the pressure and burden.
Heal the love wounds: Make amends with former lovers you may have hurt in the past. Accepting responsibility for your actions will help you fall in love again in the future.
Take your love pulse: Really ask yourself how loving you are. Shmuley feels that you cannot love specifically if you don't also love generally.

If you want to hear his eight other suggestions,

Do Tell: When You First Fell in Love, Did Your Other Relationships Suffer?

DearSugar — Tue, 01 Jul 2008 15:00:00 -0700

We all know that love can be blinding, but new love can be overwhelming to the point of all consuming. And sometimes, when reveling in a new relationship, old priorities can suffer the consequences. For some it's their job, families, or friends, and for others it's a combination of all three. While it's natural to want to be with that special someone every chance you get, doing so can easily offend or hurt your loved ones — especially when they feel like they've been put on back burner. I know I've been guilty of this before so tell me, have any of your relationships ever suffered when you first fell in love?

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12 Steps to Falling in Love

Do Tell: When You First Fell in Love, Did Your Other Relationships Suffer?