Nick,<P>Your right about that "euphoric" state. All relationships start out that way, well not all, but most. We've been in that similar fog way back when. I just am coming out of it now after my relationship has hit the 7 month mark , not that I feel like slowing down, but in order to preserve the relationship, I'm going with the flow. The hard part is what to do when you come out of that state of euphoria that I need to figure out now!<P>I don't doubt that your ex will miss her old life. I think almost all do unless there was severe neglect, loneliness or abuse of some sort. <P>Hugs, Dana

Hi Dana,<P>I think the key is to realize that there might not always be chills up and down your spine & butterflies in your stomach all the time. That's probably normal.<P>I think the way to keep the "spice" in a relationship is for one person to do something really "special" for the other every once in awhile. So if you get to feeling like the relationship is just cruising along, maybe that's the sign that it's time for a speed bump or something. I think that's more difficult for guys, because we tend not to worry when things become "comfortable". Heck sometimes we even like it. Ever wonder why buffets always have mashed potaoes and mac & cheese? So every once in awhile, assuming the relationship has progressed that far, something a little out of the ordinary or maybe even pushing the edge may be just what the doctor ordered <P>Of course I'm just naturally playful & unpredictable, so I could have this all wrong <P>------------------<BR>nick<P>it's only time that heals the pain <BR>and makes the sun come out again