*This is a from a list written by Alex Sandra Myles published in the Elephant Journal back in 2015- it’s about love— You’ll have to excuse me but I just got back from a matinee of Wonder Woman and you guys, without spoiling the plot—it’s only and ever about LOVE…Oh, and a magical island of Amazonian warrior women…and Chris Pine…and love.
Plus, I think I look a little bit like the actress who played Wonder Woman if I just close my eyes and never look into a mirror for the rest of my life.
Anyhow, back to the love list. I know this refers to couples but I think it works for all relationships, don’t you?
Do you have anything to add?
Love you Xox
- When it arrives, cherish it.
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Whatever you accept, you will get.
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Understand that love is a mirror—it will show us who we are if we allow it to.
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Only we can make ourselves happy, it is not the other person’s responsibility.
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Don’t say words with the intent to hurt.
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Accept and forgive easily.
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Don’t be scared to disagree, it is healthy.
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Never be too busy for each other.
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Do not punish.
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Accept honest criticism, it is good for us.
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Admit when you are wrong, quickly.
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Support each other when the going gets tough.
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Live in the moment—be present.
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Leave the past where it belongs.
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Leave drama out of it.
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Don’t try to control.
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Allow a small amount of jealousy.
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Don’t use comparisons.
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Celebrate differences.
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Communicate openly and honestly.
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Listen very carefully.
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Don’t judge.
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Don’t manipulate to get results.
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Learn and grow.
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Don’t try to change each other.
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Don’t condemn each other’s family and friends.
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Lines, flaws, and imperfections are beautiful.
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Trust your instincts, but don’t be paranoid.
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Don’t compromise your morals and values and don’t expect them to either.
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Instead of power, aim for balance.
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Space is needed to breathe and to grow.
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Accept that you are both unique—never compare.
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Have fun, laugh and play—a lot.
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Be each other’s best friend.
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Don’t play mind games.
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Do not carelessly throw away love.
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Don’t waste energy with negative thoughts.
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Compliment often.
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Discover each other.
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Be attentive and understand what’s not said.
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Do at least one romantic and thoughtful thing every day.
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Take picnics and sleep under the stars.
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Don’t just speak about it, show love.
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Walk together, cook together, bathe together, read together.
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Do not be afraid, love requires surrender.
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Be loyal and faithful.
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Trust.
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Be grateful.
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Fluidity is good, accept change.
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Don’t sleep on a fight.
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Don’t cling to it, know when to let go.
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Discover what turns you both on and explore it.
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Make love, but also f*ck (regularly).
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Give and receive without measure.
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Never gamble with what you can’t afford to lose.
Xox