While I'm not an expect in psychology, I'm of the opinion that anyone - even strangers - can sense the urgency of a request, and most people will usually do the right thing.

Romance is thinking about your significant other, when you are supposed to be thinking about something else.

Not everything," he said. "Not the important things. My kids are safe. You're safe. That's all I really care about. This" - he said motioning - "is just stuff. Most of it can be replaced. It just takes time.

Mom says it's because she has PMS. Do you even know what that means? "I'm not a little kid anymore. It means pissed-at- men syndrome

How can I tell them that I love them if I'm no longer there?

And for the briefest instant, it almost feels like we're together again.

Being in love, I find myself smiling for no reason at all.