Christina Perri - A Thousand Years
Heart beats fast
Colors and promises
How to be brave
How can I love when I'm afraid
To fall
But watching you stand alone
All of my doubt
Suddenly goes away somehow
One step closer
I have died everyday
waiting for you
Darlin' don't be afraid
I have loved you for a
Thousand years
I'll love you for a
Thousand more
Time stands still
Beauty I know she is
I will be brave
I will not let anything
Take away
What's standing in front of me
Every breath,
Every hour has come to this
One step closer
I have died everyday
Waiting for you
Darlin' don't be afraid
I have loved you for a
Thousand years
I'll love you for a
Thousand more
And all along I believed
I would find you
Time has brought
Your heart to me
I have loved you for a
Thousand years
I'll love you for a
Thousand more
One step closer
One step closer
I have died everyday
Waiting for you
Darlin' don't be afraid,
I have loved you for a
Thousand years
I'll love you for a
Thousand more
And all along I believed
I would find you
Time has brought
Your heart to me
I have loved you for a
Thousand years
I'll love you for a
Thousand more
Secrets To A Lasting Marriage
You vowed to love each other for better or for worse, till death do you part… but how do you keep these promises from sounding like a death sentence when the honeymoon is over?
Happily married couples often share that the secret to their longevity is treating their spouse as their lover as well as their best friend. For a professional perspective on making relationships go the distance, we chatted with Pilar Tolentino, Executive Director of Center for Family Ministries (CEFAM).
Be pro-active about your issues
Gone are the days when couples counseling meant you were headed for splitsville. Instead of being confused by conflicting unsolicited advice, many modern couples seek professional or spiritual guidance from a neutral third party. Tolentino shares: "There are different reasons couples come to counseling: the need for clarification on certain issues like parenting, roles and expectations; because of a current crisis like accidents, death, or financials; or to find healing like in cases of infidelity. A common factor is to seek assistance in understanding, accepting, and healing a current situation that is causing pain or confusion in the relationship."
The element of surprise
Every so often, do something unexpected to keep the passion alive. Says Tolentino, "Simple thoughtful acts—like surprise visit to his/her office for a lunch date, love-notes, weekend getaways, cooking special meals, giving gifts even when there's no occasion, a soothing massage—can add flavor to daily routines as a couple."
Put your partner before your pride
Instead of playing the blame game, put yourself in your spouse's shoes and see the situation from his point of view. Review your 1 Corinthians 13. "Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It is not rude, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs."
Cool off before saying something hurtful
Newlyweds are always advised to "never let the sun set on an argument," but when you're boiling mad, someone's definitely sleeping on the couch. Tolentino shares, "It's probably not literally 'sleeping angry,' but do not let an argument go unresolved. Dialogue when each of you has cooled down. If an agreement is not yet possible at that point, at least acknowledge and respect the spouse's feelings. Seek assistance, like counseling, if this will help." Sometimes, it's the seemingly innocuous little arguments that can snowball into one big disaster. Tolentino says: "Breakdown of marriages usually happens when 'minor' conflicts are not addressed. These 'minor' problems can build up negative emotions."
Don't assume your partner is a mind-reader
Many people don't know how to express their feelings, or worse, expect that their partner should know what they want. "It is important that openness and communication is encouraged in the relationship. Set aside time for just the two of you at least once a week. Give your spouse your full attention; listen without judgment. Remember that communication is two-way."
Show your appreciation daily
A marriage's silent enemy is being taken for granted. Don't wait till bitterness sets in before you try to "bring back that loving feeling." Everyday, pay your spouse a sincere compliment, show your gratitude, and express your affection. "Remember the things you value about your marriage and the good traits of your spouse. This will help reaffirm your commitment and strengthen you in facing the challenges that may come your way. Make an effort to make your spouse feel important, appreciated, and loved. Love has to be expressed."
Grow (old) together
Getting married doesn't mean giving up your individuality. When you're in a relationship that allows for personal growth, you each bring something to the relationship. Tolentino puts it this way: "One main element in a happy marriage are two happy individuals. Each one must give importance to the well-being of the other. Each one must be supported, respected, affirmed, appreciated and loved." However, don't forget to enjoy shared activities as well, so that you grow together.
The advice Tolentino dishes most often is this: "Remember that you are partners. Appreciate each one's contribution in strengthening the relationship, respect each other as equal, look out for the well-being of the other as you would for yourself." Bottomline: with love, affection, laughter, faith, limitless patience and mutual respect, your relationship can deepen after the honeymoon and you can look forward to living happily EVEN after.
Taken from Yahoo - Secrets To A Lasting Marriage
Happily married couples often share that the secret to their longevity is treating their spouse as their lover as well as their best friend. For a professional perspective on making relationships go the distance, we chatted with Pilar Tolentino, Executive Director of Center for Family Ministries (CEFAM).
Be pro-active about your issues
Gone are the days when couples counseling meant you were headed for splitsville. Instead of being confused by conflicting unsolicited advice, many modern couples seek professional or spiritual guidance from a neutral third party. Tolentino shares: "There are different reasons couples come to counseling: the need for clarification on certain issues like parenting, roles and expectations; because of a current crisis like accidents, death, or financials; or to find healing like in cases of infidelity. A common factor is to seek assistance in understanding, accepting, and healing a current situation that is causing pain or confusion in the relationship."
The element of surprise
Every so often, do something unexpected to keep the passion alive. Says Tolentino, "Simple thoughtful acts—like surprise visit to his/her office for a lunch date, love-notes, weekend getaways, cooking special meals, giving gifts even when there's no occasion, a soothing massage—can add flavor to daily routines as a couple."
Put your partner before your pride
Instead of playing the blame game, put yourself in your spouse's shoes and see the situation from his point of view. Review your 1 Corinthians 13. "Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It is not rude, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs."
Cool off before saying something hurtful
Newlyweds are always advised to "never let the sun set on an argument," but when you're boiling mad, someone's definitely sleeping on the couch. Tolentino shares, "It's probably not literally 'sleeping angry,' but do not let an argument go unresolved. Dialogue when each of you has cooled down. If an agreement is not yet possible at that point, at least acknowledge and respect the spouse's feelings. Seek assistance, like counseling, if this will help." Sometimes, it's the seemingly innocuous little arguments that can snowball into one big disaster. Tolentino says: "Breakdown of marriages usually happens when 'minor' conflicts are not addressed. These 'minor' problems can build up negative emotions."
Don't assume your partner is a mind-reader
Many people don't know how to express their feelings, or worse, expect that their partner should know what they want. "It is important that openness and communication is encouraged in the relationship. Set aside time for just the two of you at least once a week. Give your spouse your full attention; listen without judgment. Remember that communication is two-way."
Show your appreciation daily
A marriage's silent enemy is being taken for granted. Don't wait till bitterness sets in before you try to "bring back that loving feeling." Everyday, pay your spouse a sincere compliment, show your gratitude, and express your affection. "Remember the things you value about your marriage and the good traits of your spouse. This will help reaffirm your commitment and strengthen you in facing the challenges that may come your way. Make an effort to make your spouse feel important, appreciated, and loved. Love has to be expressed."
Grow (old) together
Getting married doesn't mean giving up your individuality. When you're in a relationship that allows for personal growth, you each bring something to the relationship. Tolentino puts it this way: "One main element in a happy marriage are two happy individuals. Each one must give importance to the well-being of the other. Each one must be supported, respected, affirmed, appreciated and loved." However, don't forget to enjoy shared activities as well, so that you grow together.
The advice Tolentino dishes most often is this: "Remember that you are partners. Appreciate each one's contribution in strengthening the relationship, respect each other as equal, look out for the well-being of the other as you would for yourself." Bottomline: with love, affection, laughter, faith, limitless patience and mutual respect, your relationship can deepen after the honeymoon and you can look forward to living happily EVEN after.
Taken from Yahoo - Secrets To A Lasting Marriage
A successful relationship requires falling in love many times, always with the same person but deeper and deeper every time.
Falling in love is the easiest part of any relationship, maintaining that relationship is the most difficult part. It is the job of both people participating in the relationship to keep the relationship as interesting as possible. During a relationship things will fizzle down, as with anything we do in life, nothing lasts forever unless you make it last. The feelings of love we first share when we first fall in love are actually a result of natural chemicals in our body being released, and overtime our bodies release less and less of these chemicals.
So in order to re-ignite the spark we can do a variety of things. Maybe you can try to spice things up by sending your lover on a wild goose chase, and end the chase with a romantic picnic or candlelit dinner at the place where you had your first kiss, or where you first met. Surprise your lover in the morning with breakfast in bed, a nice set of flowers, and a card just to tell them in print how you still feel about them. Make an intense gesture of love by planning a romantic getaway for your lover on your own birthday, citing that without them there on your birthday, you wouldn't even want to celebrate. There are many other things that you can do for your lover as well to make the love keep flowing, just use your heart and the creative ideas will flow.
Taken from What A Successful Relationship Requires
A True Soul Mate is a Mirror...
“People think a soul mate is your perfect fit, and that's what everyone wants. But a true soul mate is a mirror, the person who shows you everything that is holding you back, the person who brings you to your own attention so you can change your life.
A true soul mate is probably the most important person you'll ever meet, because they tear down your walls and smack you awake. But to live with a soul mate forever? Nah. Too painful. Soul mates, they come into your life just to reveal another layer of yourself to you, and then leave.
A soul mates purpose is to shake you up, tear apart your ego a little bit, show you your obstacles and addictions, break your heart open so new light can get in, make you so desperate and out of control that you have to transform your life, then introduce you to your spiritual master...”
― Elizabeth Gilbert, Eat, Pray, Love
Taken from Quotes from Eat, Pray, Love
A true soul mate is probably the most important person you'll ever meet, because they tear down your walls and smack you awake. But to live with a soul mate forever? Nah. Too painful. Soul mates, they come into your life just to reveal another layer of yourself to you, and then leave.
A soul mates purpose is to shake you up, tear apart your ego a little bit, show you your obstacles and addictions, break your heart open so new light can get in, make you so desperate and out of control that you have to transform your life, then introduce you to your spiritual master...”
― Elizabeth Gilbert, Eat, Pray, Love
Taken from Quotes from Eat, Pray, Love
Sweet Proposal! Happily Ever After!
So sweet... I hope I will be fortunate enough to experience that.
房祖名 & 龚芝怡 - 最好的我
我不在乎什么天长地久
我只在乎你想不想要拥有
一颗真心和温暖的手
在身后 陪你微笑 或泪流
我不在乎你下次回来待多久
我只在乎这心动前所未有
我不会走 Coz I Love You So
想给你最好的我 就算只是朋友
还想和你做朋友
想念 your big brown eyes
可爱的 lips I wanna kiss
I miss 想一直牵着你的手
但我还年轻 心不定 又能 怎么办
Boy 有什么话开不了口
No worries 我只是用脑想过头
拥有了又想自由 自由又想拥有
等待着 空逛着 有话别保留
他们说刮风的时候
你总选择要一个人颤抖
Guess You'll Never Know
Coz I'll Never Show
为了谁你不自由
想给你 最好的我 就算只是朋友
信不过别人把你追走
也信不过自己暂时把你拥有
你低头喝着酒 别只顾喝着酒
做朋友 是保护你 最坏也是最好的藉口
我明白要你爱是荒谬的要求
我明白有些默契我必须要遵守
只是你眼眸 走漏了一种
BABY BABY 想爱不能爱的哀愁
Hey 好久不见 重记得你钟意听
不如不见 记得以前和你分享我的担心
烦恼还有我的骄傲
但现在我们之间却变得越来越有礼貌
When we broke up
你的朋友一定拍手说好
现在你身边的他们大概都不喜欢我
但是我还是我 我还一样地活
The reason why 我决定离开
There is Only One Reason
Why Coz I know you deserve better and more
没了我大家信不过的那个星座
你一定要好好生活 别想太多
为什么我写了这首歌 只想用心对你说
I love you and I still do I love you now
But It is just in a different way if I may
Hey Be sure I know you used to love me more (appreciate)
But now as a friend
我知道当我离开世界的那
我只在乎你想不想要拥有
一颗真心和温暖的手
在身后 陪你微笑 或泪流
我不在乎你下次回来待多久
我只在乎这心动前所未有
我不会走 Coz I Love You So
想给你最好的我 就算只是朋友
还想和你做朋友
想念 your big brown eyes
可爱的 lips I wanna kiss
I miss 想一直牵着你的手
但我还年轻 心不定 又能 怎么办
Boy 有什么话开不了口
No worries 我只是用脑想过头
拥有了又想自由 自由又想拥有
等待着 空逛着 有话别保留
他们说刮风的时候
你总选择要一个人颤抖
Guess You'll Never Know
Coz I'll Never Show
为了谁你不自由
想给你 最好的我 就算只是朋友
信不过别人把你追走
也信不过自己暂时把你拥有
你低头喝着酒 别只顾喝着酒
做朋友 是保护你 最坏也是最好的藉口
我明白要你爱是荒谬的要求
我明白有些默契我必须要遵守
只是你眼眸 走漏了一种
BABY BABY 想爱不能爱的哀愁
Hey 好久不见 重记得你钟意听
不如不见 记得以前和你分享我的担心
烦恼还有我的骄傲
但现在我们之间却变得越来越有礼貌
When we broke up
你的朋友一定拍手说好
现在你身边的他们大概都不喜欢我
但是我还是我 我还一样地活
The reason why 我决定离开
There is Only One Reason
Why Coz I know you deserve better and more
没了我大家信不过的那个星座
你一定要好好生活 别想太多
为什么我写了这首歌 只想用心对你说
I love you and I still do I love you now
But It is just in a different way if I may
Hey Be sure I know you used to love me more (appreciate)
But now as a friend
我知道当我离开世界的那
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