Read while listening to: Christina Perri; Jar of Hearts

I've been reading a book loaned to me by a friend. It's called, "Love, Sex, and Lasting Relationships." Well, if you can get past all the scripture, the story line is a pretty good one. Not that I have anything against scripture, but sometimes I do struggle to read a book that is engorged with it.
The book hits on a topic I've been pondering for years. What's the prescription for relationships? Or is there a prescription that fits for everyone? The key the book points to is that a person has be able to stand alone before they can stand next to another. We have to be right, or true to ourselves before we can truly do the same for another. This can apply to all our relationships; not just intimate ones. Since this master's program has started I have done a lot of self-evaluation. I've been led to see a lot of things in myself that I have yearned to change for what seems like ages. Every so often I get a burst of passion and want to chase after change. Generally I end up flat on my back while I am reminded that life cannot be taken by storm in such a manner.
I'm going to start again; seeking change. This time I'm going to try to go about it a little differently than I have in the past. Stay tuned for updates.