Here is my sum. Sex is sex, love is love. They are both separate and can be experienced separately CONSCIOUSLY; however, if you can find both in one person, then you've found a good "thing". Also, as values change, the person who you love, may change, which results in falling out of love. Pefectly normal if the other partner is not conscious of you growing and changing. I do think true love, the kind that just smacks the universe, can happen but I think that type of love is more of a finding someone who is the objective image of your subjective soul. Hence the widely used term, "soul mates". Part of being human is sexual desires, just know your intent when sex is involved and be frank to the other person too. Not all times will the outcome be as expected; especially when another person is involved. There is a saying that I have, "unspoken expectations", just know that it exists and logic will see you through. zarxo Before I get into my own considerations, I would love to hear some of yours. (I am still shuddering...) Michael