I read a book the other day entitled “Why We Love” by Helen Fisher.  I was curious about this thing called chemistry.

The book was the result of a lot of scientific research.  These researchers interviewed subjects and analyzed body chemistry to determine what happens when we fall in love and why we behave the way that we do.

Their research concluded that there are 3 major phases to love;  Chemistry, Erotic and Bonding.  And, each of these phases naturally occur in a loving relationship.  I will write about each of these phases in the next few days.

Over the years I have come to know several single women.  And, because I was married when we first met, they were considered friends and nothing more.

But, now that I am single, I thought that it was time to upgrade some of these relationships.  Unfortunately, everyone of them said that they could never think of me as more than a friend.

Now, this surprised me.  After all, we really hit it off as friends so it just seemed to be a natural move to become more involved.  But, women don’t think that way.

I guess it is “once a friend, always a friend.”  So, don’t waste your time trying to date a friend because it won’t happen.