Maureen, I have heard stories from others who got to know each other via phone and email before they began any physical/romantic relationship. It sounds like a very healthy way to start, in many ways. Pretty much the exact opposite thing happened leading up to my new marriage, though! We were just *right* for each other, and we knew right away, without a doubt (which I was beginning to think wasn't realistic/possible). I don't know what I think anymore about relationships—why they work and don't, what the best ones are rooted in, etc. It's just a case by case thing, I guess.

Christine, I'm so glad you like the love list idea. You have young kids, right? I think it's even more important to claim what you love when your kids so naturally suck so much of your time and energy (even though we love them too, of course!). If you feel like it, please stop by Friday's love list post and share a couple of things from your list!

Lisa, whenever I'm at your house I can plainly see and feel that you and Ricardo share this love. If having people over and cooking meals for them is on your love list and mine, we really have no excuse! :) 

jenx67, well, I wouldn't say that! Our guest was the easiest person to have around, and Jason is such a great help—he cooks, AND he's very relaxed. (A saint, I am not!)