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The Harmonic Relationship, Is It Really Attainable?






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Gurkow, Lazer
Rabbi Gurkow is spiritual leader of congregation Beth Tefilah in London, Ontario. He has lectured extensively on a variety of Jewish topics, and his articles have appeared in many print and online publications. For more on Rabbi Gurkow and his wrtings and talks, please click here.


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Posted: Aug 2, 2007
Marriage
I am about to embark on my second marriage, and very sure and feel very blessed to have have found my soul mate. The funny thing is that I wasn't looking for a marriage partner, but the man I am marrying waited five years for me. We respect each others need for aloneness, and also give each other the support and caring afforded within a relationship. The most important thing about our relationship, especially at our age (in our fifties) is our deep friendship, and respect. I truly believe that two individuals make one whole being, to travel through the experience of life. This whole being can do much to enhance the lives of the people of our world and bring unity and soundness to the world.
Posted By Diane, Trail, Canada

Posted: June 1, 2007
dear toronto,
i'm sorry you've tried twice and neither time has worked but the fact that you have tried indicates that inside, you wanted to find the right person. deep inside, i'm sure you still hope to find that person G-d made - just for you. maybe you'll meet that person w/out trying, randomly; however, things of value are not generally obtained through not trying. i hope the difficult times you've had from the two husbands don't persuade you to stop looking. i hope that you restart the search. i hope you find your true other half; he is probably also looking for you. you both will lose out if just one of you decides to stop the search. so please, if not for your sake, for his, search, keep looking, find him and live the life you've longed for.
Posted By jay

Posted: Apr 10, 2007
To marry or not to marry?
I personally (after two marriages, ha ha! :) ) prefer to have lovers, not husbands anymore, thanks! There is nothing more depressing in life than to be stuck with a person who now bores and annoys you to death. Life is too short to waste, ladies! Get all out of it! ;)
Posted By Relationships-Know-it-All, Maranda, Toronto, Canada



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