If Love is a Game, These are the Rules

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My notes from a book I read a while back...

If Love is a Game, These are the Rules, by Cherie Carter-Scott, Ph.D.

Rule 1: You must love yourself first.
Your relationship with yourself is the central template from which
all others are formed. Loving yourself is a prerequisite to creating
a successful and authentic union with another.

Rule 2: Partnering is a Choice
The choice to be in a relationship is up to you. You have the ability
to attract your beloved and cause the relationship you desire to
happen.

Rule 3: Creating Love is a Process
Moving from "I" to "we" requires a shift in perspective & energy.
Being an authentic couple is an evolution.

Rule 4: Relationships Provide Opportunities to Grow
Your relathionship will serve as an unofficial "lifeshop" in which
you will learn about yourself and how you can grow on your personal
path.

Rule 5: Communication is Essential
The open exchange of thoughts and feelings is the lifeblood of your
relationship.

Rule 6: Negotiation will be Required
There will be times when you and your partner must work through
impasses. If you do this consciously and with respect, you will learn
to create win-win outcomes.

Rule 7: Your Relationship will be Challenged by Change
Life will present turns on the road. How you maneuver those twists
and turns determines the success of your relationship.

Rule 8: You Must Nurture the Relationship for it to Thrive
Treasure your beloved and your relationship will flourish.

Rule 9: Renewal is the Key to Longevity
Happily ever after means the ability to keep the relationship fresh
and vital.

Rule 10: You Will Forget All This the Moment you Fall in Love
You know all these rules inherently. The challenge to remember them
when you fall under the enchanting spell of love.