In an ideal world, of course, relationships would be easy. You'd find someone, fall in love with each other, and POW! - the "happily ever after" of fairytales comes true. (The clue why they don't is in the word "fairytales", FYI...)

So you see love as a "collaborative work of art". You've been discerning about who to spend your time with and found someone generous and giving, someone with whom you can be your truest self. You've won! Here's your medal! You can relax now!

If love and relationships are a "collaborative work of art", some of us need a partner to create with.Between the advice to 'settle' and "marry him already" and the endless advice on how to "find your soulmate", how do you choose who to spend your time with?