Valentine's Day...The Superbowl of Love

It's time to celebrate Valentine's Day or as I like to call it: the Super Bowl of Love. It's the red-letter heart day that men and women alike want to score big points with someone special. The pressure is on. No fumbling allowed. Tackling is encouraged. Winning is everything. The Valentine's Day playbook revolves around matters of the heart, love, romance and doing something extra nice for someone we cherish. Flowers, candy, cards, a bottle of wine...all traditional ways to show we care. But what is it that attracts two people in the first place? And what keeps them together? Age-old questions. Is it love at first sight? Physical appearance? Social status? Muscles? Cleavage? Bedroom eyes. Sexy legs? A great smile? Personality? Intelligence?

Six pack abs or bodacious boobs might spark initial infatuation. But personally, I think lasting relationships are about much more than physical eye candy. Positive behavioral traits generally win out over superficiality. Don't get me wrong. Good looks can't hurt and a fun sense of humor is an asset. But as far as I'm concerned, one of the most important attributes in the process of falling in love and staying in love is kindness. That may sound pollyanna-ish and old-fashioned. But look around at couples who have weathered many storms and still remain blissfully together. Real, deep, satisfying love blazes with kindness, thoughtfulness, consideration, appreciation, understanding, respect...all similar characteristics that combine to create passionate, enduring and endearing, happy and successful long-term relationships. I can attest to that with my own special guy. We've been happily married (most of the time) for over 30 years. And that's what I call a winning touchdown in the crazy game of love. Sphere: Related Content