It may not even be work or school or stress that causes us to let our connections go numb - often times it's anxiety or jealousy or fear. Often times we become so consumed with those things that we don't actually allow ourselves to really enjoy the people in our life...So even when we have what we think we want, we don't really get it - because we're so wrapped up in the complications of our love that the love itself is superceded. more »

After about 5 seconds of standing there, though, I once again got the distinct feeling I was being watched and, turning around, caught a glimpse of a woman in 19th century garb standing in a window, looking down at me. It was seriously like a scene straight out of a movie, lol. She was clearly uncertain whether or not she wanted us there, so the feeling was a little discomforting - she made it very clear I had to be up to muster to get her approval! lol more »