Love is painful, because it creates the way for joy, for bliss and for compassion. Love is painful, because it transforms you. Love is growth. Love itself does not hurt. It is growth that hurts, the ego that stings. Each transformation is painful because the old situation is being left behind for the new. For example, when a relationship ends we feel hurt, our hopes and dreams have crashed and we feel lost and lonely, wondering what comes next. Fear arises because the unknown is in front of us, and the mind usually assumes the negative, saying things like, “I’ll never meet anyone else,” “I’m too old/overweight/unattractive” or “I don’t have time for a new relationship.” The temptation is to shut down, open that bag of potato chips, pour that glass of wine, turn on the TV and give up on love. Here are six keys to help you face this challenge and keep your heart open, so that you can have the abundance of love that you want and deserve. 1. Understand The Real Problem The real pr...