Rules Of Relationships and love: The Shocking Truth About What Really Makes Relationships Last

By Aera Sylph

This book is not a love letter, nor a heartbreak ballad. It's a cipher, a whispered truth about the labyrinthine corridors of love. No fairy tales, no happily-ever-afters. We delve into the forbidden chambers where passion ignites and crumbles, where secrets fester like shadows, and the fragile threads of trust fray with every unspoken word.
Forget Hallmark sunsets and candlelit dinners. This is a guide for the rebels, the soul-seekers who crave the raw truth about connection. We dismantle the masks, expose the unspoken rules, and unveil the hidden forces that make or break even the strongest bonds.
Are you ready to confront the demons hiding in plain sight? To crack the code of your own desires and understand the whispers of your loved one's soul? This book is not for the faint of heart. It's a mirror that reflects the shadows, a storm that exposes the cracks, a journey that takes you to the precipice of truth, and dares you to leap.
Will you choose to rewrite your love story, or remain a prisoner of unspoken desires? The secrets lie within these pages, waiting to be unleashed. Open them, and step into the labyrinth of love, where the map is drawn in your own heart's ink.

• Language: English
• Publisher: AERA
• Release date: Feb 1, 2024
• ISBN: 9791223002490

Book preview

Chapter 1: Deciphering the Code: The Many Faces of Love

Ah, love. That four -letter word that can send shivers down your spine, butterflies erupting in your stomach, and your brain doing the tango with logic's arch-nemesis – emotion. But before we get lost in the whirlwind of infatuation, let's take a step back and understand what this elusive beast actually is.

Turns out, love isn't some monolithic entity singing opera from atop a fluffy pink cloud. It's a chameleon, a shapeshifter, a master of disguises. It can be the giddy, fireworks-in-your-soul kind of love that makes you want to write bad poetry and serenade lampposts. Or it can be the comforting, slow-burn kind that feels like slipping into a well-worn sweater on a chilly day.

This diverse cast of loves has names, you see. There's Eros, the fiery passion that ignites with stolen glances and whispered secrets. Pragma, the practical partner, building empires alongside you with shared goals and quiet understanding. Ludus, the playful mischief-maker, keeping things light and fun with spontaneous adventures and laughter-filled nights. And then there's Agape, the quiet, unconditional love that transcends flaws and circumstances, a steady beacon in the storms of life.

But wait, there's more! This isn't just a party for four. There's Storge, the familial love that binds us to our loved ones, and Philautia, the self-love that's the foundation for all other loves. And let's not forget Mania, the obsessive, all-consuming love that can be both exhilarating and terrifying (think Romeo and Juliet, minus the tragic ending, hopefully).

Understanding these different faces of love is key to navigating the labyrinth. It helps us recognize what we're feeling, communicate our needs effectively, and avoid mistaking infatuation for forever (or vice versa). So, take a deep breath, my love explorer, and get ready to decipher the code. The map to your heart's deepest desires awaits...

Chapter 2: The Science of Smitten: Decoding Attraction's Secret Sauce

Forget Cupid's arrows and love potions – attraction is way cooler than fairytales make it out to be. It's a symphony of biology, psychology, and a dash of pheromones, all playing a harmonious (or disharmonious, depending on your date) tune in your brain. Buckle up, science geeks, because we're about to dissect the butterfly-inducing magic of