At this time of year, we like to reflect on the past year and what we have learned about love and relationships. In our groups, we have been focusing on definitions of love and realizing how couples have lost sight of the concept of good old- fashioned love. An oxytocin squirt: a feeling of desire, appreciation and caring. Take a moment to look at the strengths of your partner. Sit back and admire what you have accomplished together. Open the lens and take a broad perspective. Love is an action and a feeling that we need to remember to practice. In this New Year, reaffirm your commitment to love your partner, put out an intention to open your heart to the feeling of love so that you can experience the joy! This is what we call “watering the seeds of love in your relationship.” Remember, the grass is greener where you water it.

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