Are you familiar with the game played with the petals of a Daisy? As you pull each petal off of it you say he (or she) loves me, he loves me not, he loves me, he loves me not. It’s a cute game but its not a very accurate way to decide if the person you love loves you. So how do you figure it out?

Who among us can resist a nice piece of our favorite cake? Having your cake and eating it too is often applied to wanting to have everything your own way while also appearing to be compliant in a relationship. This can be related to both things and actions. Can you have your cake and eat it too?

Whether times are difficult or times are just status quo, there are just some days that your energy lags, your drive slows down and you really just want to Just Be!

Do you know someone who is in love with their car, or their laptop or with the gym? Are you or someone you’re close to in love with a phone? Perhaps, being in love with inanimate things or places is not love, perhaps it’s an obsession. Is it healthy? One has to wonder about that.

August is a month with no really significant holiday so what better time is there to create your own special holiday at a beach of your choice. Having a holiday at the beach at anytime is an enjoyable adventure. Allow yourself to relax and to JUST BE.

Do you believe in ghosts and vampires? How about love and romance that endures for a century? If you’re looking for a newly released mid-summer beach romance, you may want to check this one out. Available online - in paperback and digital formats.

Trust is a state of existence in a relationship that isn’t always easy to attain. Trust is a feeling that allows both people in a relationship to feel safe. Trust is to a relationship what sanctuary is to one seeking protection from anyone or anything pursuing them both physically and emotionally.

It seems to me that relationships would proceed much more smoothly if everyone involved would say what they mean and mean what they say. Too often, especially in new relationships both sides of the equation say what they think the other person wants to hear.

Creativity is a gift to be cherished, nurtured, shared and enjoyed. This concept is front and center right now with the untimely passing of Michael Jackson. His creativity in his music and signature dance style will Rock On and touch people far into the future. Are you nurturing your creative gifts?

Are you an active participant in your own life or are you a complaining spectator? Are you like the people at a dance that stand around the room and watch while the dancers rock & roll and fully participate in their own lives and criticize them but never try it? Maybe it's time to rock & roll.