If Love Is a Game, These Are the Rules

"If Love Is a Game, These Are the Rules" by Dr. Cherrie Carter-Scott

The Ten Simple Rules:

1. You must love yourself first. It is a prerequisite to creating a successful and authentic union with another.
   
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.
   
3. Creating love is a process. Moving from I to we requires a shift in perspective and energy. Being an authentic couple is an evolution.
4. Relationships provide an opportunity to grow. They serve as an unofficial life stop in which you will learn about yourself and how you can grow on your personal path.
5. Communication is essential - it is the lifeblood of the relationship.
6. Negotiation will be required - there are 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.
   
7. Your relationship will be challenged by change. Life presents turns in the road. How you maneuver those twists and turns determines the success of your relationships.
   
8. You must nurture the relationship for it to thrive. If you give it your time, attention and effort, it will continue to grow with each passing day.
   
9. Renewal is the key to longevity. Happily every after means the ability to keep the relationship fresh and vital.
   
10. You will forget all this when you fall in love. We know these rules inherently. The challenge is to remember them when you fall in love.