The Course teaches us to make our brotherly relationships (friendships) more romantic and our romantic relationships more brotherly. That was what was going on for me. Because I now found romance and sparks within my companionable relationships, I was able to take even more pressure off men.

still acting out with my ego in romantic relationships, but I was making progress. I accepted progress rather than perfection and I stayed down on my knees in prayer.

And I didn’t limit my gratitude to my romantic relationship; I focused on why I was grateful for all my relationships. This really helped me “de-special” my romantic relationship. I made it a point to reach out to my family and friends and acknowledge how much I loved them. When I looked at my friends and family with gratitude and appreciation, I w