Let it Be - Transition and Change

Change brings about challenges. So does transition. The true testament to an amazing relationship is the willingness of both parties to recognize that change is never easy. Neither are transitions.

The unsettling feeling we both get when a challenge arises is never easy. Do we get mad, frustrated, or angry? Of course we do. However, at the end of he day, it boils down to our relationship. A true loving relationship can learn to rely on the foundation we build together.

Our story is one of career changes, travel equal to a trip around the world, and unforeseen
obstacles. Yet, we wake up everyday loving each other. This is how we know our love was meant to be.

Forever love is a force as powerful as nature. It often will = requires a delicate balance between the desire for stability and the inevitability of change. While the comfort of familiarity is alluring, it is the willingness to embrace transformation that can deepen the bond between two souls. It is in the moments of uncertainty, when the familiar becomes unfamiliar, that the true strength of love can be tested. As the saying goes, "Love is like a garden; it needs constant tending."

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It's Okay To Be You

Personality matters. We all have one. For years, I always felt mine was a barrier to relationship success. I needed to find someone that allowed me to be me. I have a big personality and want to share it with the woman I love. One sure way to find out if someone truly loves you is when they tell you to tone it down a bit. That never worked for me in the past. I don't want to "tone" down my love for someone. In fact, I want to do the opposite. I want to fully embrace and be a little 'Cra Cra" with the woman I love. Anna is another version of me in some crazy way. Our personalities can be similar and different. We embrace both because the love shared never has to be the same. Let me provide an example of the same and different. The first thing that comes to my mind regarding the same is our values. We are very alike. We share the same values and a sense of what is needed in a relationship. I love that about us. We know the non-negotiables that can tear us apart

How We Met...

Have you ever wanted to meet somebody that you were enamored with on Facebook? Well, that's me. And this is my story about meeting the love of my life. It all started with a slow confidence-building process for myself. I have admired Anna from afar for many months. Then one day, I reached out out to her with a question. "Hey, if I ever come to Pittsburgh, would you like to get coffee of something...." And she replied..."What took you so long? That response was so amazing, it will always stick with me forever. My confidence would slowly build up and I finally asked her out vis Messenger. We quickly realized it would not be easy being so far apart, however we decided to take a chance. Anna has high standards and wanted us to wait six weeks to get to know each other. I being like a typical male wanted to meet right away. She was correct and the first 6 weeks solidified our love. We would talk every night into the early morning hours daily. We had virtual dates on the w

YouTubing Our Love

Living apart for an extended period takes creative measures to show the other person that you love them. One of my earliest habits that has lasted over 6 months is as follows. When we are apart, I end every night with a song dedicated to Anna. It is a small gesture that has brought about many warm memories. Some nights, I have dedicated songs that Anna recently listened to or thought of at some point. This speaks to KISMET or Intuit someone can lead to amazing experiences even from a distance. Some of our song titles have ranged from many genres of music. I usually take the day to think of a song that fits my ever-growing love for Anna. The range can be from the 1950s to the present regarding the artists I have chosen for Anna. Lastly, my favorite artist is Phil Collins/Genesis. I occasionally choose a song from my favorite artist because it is special. It is my way of sharing something that brings me joy. Over the past 40 years, I have loved some of the songs for their deep meaning

Anna Stagliano - A Love Story

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