Relationship Myths

Love is like a flower

You have to nourish it

in order for it to grow.....

                              Gerlinde Keating

Ten Relationship Myths
MYTH #2 :
A GREAT RELATIONSHIP REQUIRES A GREAT ROMANCE

Yes, your life with your partner should include plenty of romance. But don't kid yourself and expect an unrealistic Hollywood fairytale. The truth is that in the real world, being in love is not like falling in love.

Falling in love is only the first stage of love. It's impossible to remain in that stage. A mature relationship will shift from dizzying infatuation to a deeper, more secure love.

 Don't make the common mistake of thinking that when the initial wild passion fades you aren't in love anymore.
The answer is not to start a new relationship so you can recapture that emotional high with someone else.
The answer is to learn how to move on to the next stages of love for a different but richer experience.  - Dr. Phil McGraw