The words that pour through my pen represent a concentrated overflow of all of the passion, pain and promise that I’ve experienced throughout the years. And while I work through my ability to freely share it all with you, I take solace in the fact that others have successfully achieved that level of openness

I thoroughly enjoyed reading this list, so I though I’d share it with you. Take note, and if you are currently suffering from any of these mental barriers, it’s time you let them go.

I was raised to fear nothing but God … it didn’t matter what it was—man, woman, lion, bear, or J-Lo singing acapella—my mother and father instilled in me an understanding that there was nothing on this earth capable of invoking real fear within me.

Here’s another installment of Love Quotables, our ongoing search for the most poignant expressions of love. Here’s a fresh sampling of unique, heartfelt sayings from both everyday people and prominent figures in history. Enjoy.

Let me just come right out and say that my every intention is to please you physically, spiritually, mentally, emotionally, and any other word ending in “ly” that may apply. And while I know you secretly enjoy hearing me say things like this, I’m officially done with all of the talking.

I have a confession to make. As a guy, playing the field can be a lot of fun. The unbalanced male-to-female ratio plays a huge role in such a mindset. But as maturity sets in, real men begin to realize that fooling around has its moments, but nothing can surpass the joys of being in a serious relationship.

I can still remember her name…Nikki Miller. In my eyes, she was the definition of a real woman. She was my soulmate; my everything. Sadly circumstance tore us apart, as a better opportunity forced me to move away. At that point in my life, I had no idea how to maturely handle a long-distance relationship. So we broke up. Of course, I was only 7 at the time, but my mother could have at least let me call her from time to time right?

In case you missed it, last week’s edition of the Fly Guy Chronicles detailed the essential keys to being a great girlfriend. And while that column sparked a spirited debate, I still feel there’s more to be said. So as promised, I’ve compiled a list of traits that define a great boyfriend.

A broken heart. Many have been afflicted, but few actually understand any clear cut path to recovery. Such an approach or lack thereof often leads to endless amounts of pain and suffering. It has also been discovered that if left unchecked, a broken heart can actually prove to be more damaging than cigarette smoke, a high cholesterol diet, or even a marriage to Kevin Federline.

There’s a common misconception that currently exists. It goes a little something like this. “Now that I’m in love, I can say whatever I want.” In theory that may be true, but you haven’t used theory since your junior year in college. (And now that I think about, you didn’t even really go to class). Instead, use a more practical approach when it comes to conversation topics within the structures of your relationship.