Many people ask me how to keep love alive or whether it’s time to end a relationship. In essence, these questions are one and the same, because when love isn't actively opened, it naturally begins to close. So, what allows love to flourish between two people, and what causes it to wither?

In any relationship, love is felt strongly at the start. That love is always present, even as the challenges of life layer over and obscure it. In an ideal partnership, these challenges don't signal dysfunction—they emerge so that both individuals can face and heal their own struggles. In a truly loving, growth-centered partnership, each challenge becomes a doorway to greater closeness. With two people invested in healing, you’re not alone in your journey. You have a partner, doubling the strength and amplifying the power of healing and transformation.

Life itself overflows with possibility. When you open to your own challenges and begin to master them, you sense the truth of life’s boundless nature. As you work through pain, releasing fears that limit you, life becomes more vibrant and filled with freedom, love, and joy. It’s the same in a relationship: as you overcome the fears and patterns that hold each of you back, the relationship also opens, revealing new depths of love and connection.

Challenges may show up in subtle ways—taking things personally, making assumptions, clinging to expectations. These are moments to look inward, to notice where you and your partner may be closed off, or limited in some way, by fear. In some cases, such as with abuse, professional support may be necessary to guide this healing.

As you learn to open your love and address these fears, you deepen both the love and intimacy in your relationship. You allow yourselves to know each other more truly, and this vulnerability fosters a richer connection.

How do you do this? By holding compassionate curiosity as a core value in your relationship. When you approach your partner with genuine interest—wanting to know them deeply, free from judgment or pretense—you set aside your ego. This openness to listen and learn keeps your relationship vibrant and alive.

So, let go of judgments, expectations, and assumptions. Embrace compassionate curiosity, allowing your relationship to be a space for healing and growth. In this way, your love will expand, and your relationship will evolve in beauty and strength. I wish you an endless, open-hearted love.

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