" The more value we place on something, the more caution we put in that area. We don't want to damage or lose what we see as a good thing. I sense we ...oth want the same thing. We want to know we belong and what we bring to the relationship has value and is appreciated by our partner. We don't want our loved one to ever settle, put up with or tolerate anything about us. To reach this goal, we can tell each other what impresses us about the other and how that impacts us. This will take care of. And I didn’t love. I’m not sure if you can understand what it feels like not to be able to live and love fully, when you’ve been living and loving to your heart’s content all your life. A rather large part of you is suddenly gone. At work and with my friends I was still happy, but there were times when I was alone when everything seemed less shiny, less colorful somehow. It’s as close to a depression I had ever come in my life. I shook it off kind of quickly, and the only lasting result of my. .. something. A feeling, but that wasn't all – wasn't everything. She didn't have words to completely describe the feeling, but it was obviously coming from the little alien that Jeff was holding out for her to touch.A few minutes later, Marcie, holding her hand, walked with her as they left the sitting room and went into the bedroom, Jeff, Diana and Steve following a few steps behind with this Little One riding on Jeff's shoulder. In the bedroom, Diana told her to slip her shoes off and relax. Did you just move in or something?" Tommy started. "No, we are just here for a revival meeting this week," she said. "A revival meeting?" Tommy asked quizzically. "Yes. My father is Dr. Phillip Miles, the evangelist. My whole family is in town this week so he can preach at the revival meeting and share his message with your fine town," she explained. "I see," Tommy said. The two continued to talk as they ate and got to know each other better. They really seemed to hit it off and enjoyed their.