Love Theory
Love Me, Love Me Not
We have all been there at one point in our lives, desperate for love from a partner, seeking to gratify some emotional need. We see ourselves through our partner’s eyes and therefore become emotionally dependent on them to love us and see us in the best light. So when they are not... »
Will I Marry Me?
When thinking about happiness or longevity in a relationship, we generally think of it in terms of whether or not our partner is someone we want to share our future with, or ultimately, someone we want to marry. We look at our partner in terms of how he or she contributes to our... »
The Purpose of Relationships
The one question I always found difficult to answer, especially when asked by a significant other or a hope-to-be-significant-other is “What are you looking for in a relationship?” I would stammer and falter through the answer, trying to piece it together as I hear the words come out of my mouth. It’s not because... »
The Gibbons
While living in Hong Kong, I spent most of my lunches at the local zoo watching a family of buff-cheeked gibbons. They seemed like a perfect family unit of father, mother and three kids. The mother spent most of her time tending to the needs of the baby girl. The two boys... »
What is Love in the 21st Century?
As I reflect on the great love stories of our grandparents’ generation, I can’t help but speculate on the love stories that will be passed on from my generation of post-baby-boomers. Will the stories be of great adventures, lifelong partnerships and happy marriages or will it be a series of messy divorces, short-lived... »
