Years ago when I was in college, I went to a seminar put on by a man that developed these steps. We can recognize these steps in any relationship, with a potential mate, our children, friends or even our pets. We don't have to follow these steps down the line, we can be in anyone at anytime. 1. Romance- This is when we first meet someone, are attracted and cannot see any faults at all. Anyone that makes a decision at this stage is crazy. 2. The power struggle- This is not about who is going to be the boss, but how much power am I going to let you have over me, and visa versa. Very few relationships ever make it past this point. 3. Acceptence. This is where you see the faults of the other, and decide that this is something you want and can live with. 4. Harmony- There is nice romance, we have gotten through the power struggle, recognized the faults in each other, and are living with each other in harmony. 5. Co creators- This is where we have so much love flowing between us, that where ever we go we create love. We walk into a store or whatever, we turn the whole place on. Love is flowing everywhere. How nice.