Where do you find love and intimacy? This may surprise you but they are waiting in a place you probably haven't considered—in the differences between you and your partner, you and your date. The truth is, differences make up the heart and soul of long term romance. They are the ground of individual discovery and mutual growth. They offer deep and abiding passion. To recognize, respect, and value the differences between you and someone you love will bring spiritual fulfillment that can be achieved in no other way. When you open to the treasure of differences—a treasure that is right in front of you—there is a payoff. You'll realize what it's like to be loved for who you really are.

So this e-book is also about being who you are, your strengths and weaknesses, your ambitions and insecurities, your passions and prayers—hiding nothing, eager, open, and willing to be known.

But what about the other person? Your friend? Date? Lover? Mate? To create a successful and rewarding relationship you must be able to find value and significance in the different ways of others. When you do, and they in you, you will know the kind of grace and compassion that will support and sustain you for the challenges of real life love.

But many people shy away from intimacy—not just sexual intimacy but emotional and spiritual intimacy as well. Do you? Are you afraid that if someone really got to know you, he or she would ... What? You probably have a list of what might happen. You would be rejected, laughed at, maybe even considered odd? Right? Are these on your list.?

But, if someone is serious about love and close

ness, and they are willing to be open themselves, they would find in you someone who is eager to be loved and to give that love in return. Someone—a real human being—who goes through ups and downs, who has a heart and a history.

But it's too bad that so many people—men and women alike—are scared into hiding the very richest parts of themselves. We all do that. And then, because we know we are not being real, we struggle to find love. And if we're not being real how can we trust anyone we're with.

That's why, for so many people, love is never truly satisfying. People marry and don't feel loved (or loving). Dating? Just a joke. They feel lost in a desert thirsting for something that may just be a mirage. Do you know what we mean?

Do you want to be awake in your love and allow love to bring you more fully alive? You have purchased and are reading this e-book, so the answer must be yes.

In the following pages we will explore many of the faces of intimacy, and share with you the possibilities of making your relationships deeper, richer, sweeter and joyous. That's a promise!

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