Relationships are one of the most powerful healing forces in the world. They have the ability to positively rewire our brains and serve as a means for deep spiritual growth. It was once thought that we could prepare for a relationship by being alone and “working on ourselves.” However, recent research refutes this idea. In their book, Love and War in Intimate Relationships, Marion Solomon and Stan Tatkin say our deepest issues tend to surface in close partnership and, in particular, as intimacy deepens.











