Relationship expectations are changing with the times. The modern day woman is looking for a man that is sensitive but not too sensitive. How sensitive should a man be? How much emotion is too much? What is the standard a man should aspire to? I believe a man is too sensitive when he is only sensitive to his own needs, and he is not in control of his emotions. If his emotions are the driver of his actions, he can and will not be in tune with you. A good man must be sensitive to the real you. He should know your dreams and encourage them, and he should know your passions and embrace them.

The older I get, the more I realize how quickly life passes. Dr. Benjamin Mays in his poem "Life is just a minute," describes it as just a minute with only sixty seconds in it. It was forced upon you, you can't refuse it, you didn't seek, didn't choose it, but it is up to you to use it. You must suffer if you lose it; give an account if you abuse it. Just a tiny little minute, but eternity is in it. Life is a gift from God that should be lived with purpose, passion, and maximum potential.

Openness is a key ingredient to life. It is the readiness and willingness to receive. It allows every person, situation, and circumstance to be our teacher. The way we receive information will be key in determining our growth and development. As we encounter situations and circumstances that do not line up with our expectation, we must keep an open mind. How we receive, respond, and process information will determine how open minded we are.

How do you define your romantic relationship? Webster's dictionary defines the word relationship as the relation connecting or binding participants in a relationship or a romantic or passionate attachment. I like to define it as an emotional bridge between two people that is supported by trust, communication, security and mutual respect. This bridge is separate and distinct from the two individuals. Two good people do not necessary equate to a good relationship. Because the relationship is a separate creature in and of itself, some separate consideration must be given to it.