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This is our 5th and probably last illustrated excerpt from the book “The Top 10 Myths about Love and Coupledom” (available only in French for the time being).
[Disclosure and reminder: we have no commercial interest in this book nor in its publishing company Dangles. We do not even know personnaly the author, at least as of today. Read this post to learn more about our illustrated excerpts.]

Just because love strikes without warning doesn’t mean we automatically know “how to love”. Loving is a learned skill!

In the 9th chapter of his book, Yves- Alexandre Thalmann delves deeper into the question: And what if we had to work to keep the flame alive after the first flush of passion has passed? What if we could learn to express our feelings in a tangible way?

Take seduction, for example. Seduction is an art that draws on psychological, biological and cultural factors; yet it is an art form that can be learned. And in the art of seduction you can either learn how to fan the flames of love or to completely extinguish them….

On the other hand, does being in love guarantee being able to give your partner sexual pleasure? Of course not! You only need to refer to texts such as the Kama Sutra or The Hindu Art of Love, to realize there is a reason that the teachings of sexual pleasure have been well documented over the past millenniums.

What about expressing love? Does being in love automatically open the channels of communication so you can both eloquently express yourselves? Communication within a relationship is not always that simple. It involves conveying your thoughts and feelings, discussing delicate situations and, in return, accepting the other person’s feelings so that a mutually acceptable solution can be agreed to, etc… Luckily, it is possible to learn to communicate more effectively through books, by talking to people and by attending seminars or workshops…

Planting a seed doesn’t necessarily guarantee a beautiful flower! Meeting the right person is just the first step. Like a seed, love has to be fed and nurtured and allowed to grow in a healthy environment… maybe even talked to once in awhile!

How do you nurture your love?