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Love is something we all strive for in our daily lives. I personally love a lot of things, some are seen and others are unseen. I love the smell of a fresh ground coffee beans and the aroma of brewing coffee. I love waking up next to my wife. And, I love the sight of a squirrel that lives outside my front door. I love it when the squirrel cautiously approaches a peanut that I placed on the ground. It approaches very slowly, looking all around to make sure that the old stray tomcat is not hiding in the bushes waiting for a sneak attack.

The squirrel knows that life is dangerous and it’s taking a calculated risk in approaching that peanut in the open. But that squirrel takes it, quickly running up the nearby palm tree for safety. He love’s those peanuts, especially the lightly salted ones. If that squirrel refused to take a risk, he would never know how much he loves peanuts and that would be a pretty boring life, even for a squirrel.

Life is full of risks, some are relatively easy to spot and some are not. Being able to find love is not something that you find by reading a book. Finding love often requires some risk on your part. If love was easy to find, everyone would have it. Some people look for unconditional love, but we know that is often unrealistic. Love requires you to give more than you take. Many people today want everything in an instant. You can’t snap your fingers and have instant love. It requires you to nurture it along. I find that if you make an effort to show love to those around you in everyday life, it will come back to you tenfold. How hard is it to say to a co-worker, “I really appreciate your hard work”… How hard is it to say to your wife, “I love you and I appreciate you making a fresh pot of coffee this morning”.

Some people think these deeds aren’t important, but they are. Collectively, they make a huge difference in your life. Kind words and actual kind deeds to others will help you improve your relationships with others. By giving without expecting a lot in return is something that is very difficult for some, but it will bring you great rewards as long as you do it very wisely. When you’re with someone who doesn’t appreciate what you give, then you need to reevaluate your current relationship.

I’m a man and I don’t quite understand women all the time, but I do know that my wife loves me, but it is not unconditional. She knows that I love her and that I would do just about anything for her. She understands that I love her even when she is in a bad mood or is having a rough day. She knows I love her when she asks me if her hair looks funky and I tell her the truth. But, I have also found that it’s a lot safer to avoid providing too much information especially if it is anything other than positive. People love being around others who have positive attitudes. Positive attitudes inspire others to do the same.

One of the most difficult things to experience is being rejected by someone who you feel is perfect for you. Life is not perfect for anyone, but it has rewards that are unlimited for those who dare to dream. It hurts to discover someone you love doesn’t reciprocate. Just because you give love does not always mean you receive it.

When someone does not reciprocate your love for them, you should never feel sorry for yourself or to dislike them for whatever reason. That ole squirrel does not hate the neighborhood tomcat. But the squirrel knows that given the chance, the tomcat will eat him. For this reason, the squirrel knows that it’s very unwise to mindlessly roam the neighborhood looking for food. The squirrel does not hate the cat because it knows that he is just doing what cats do.

When you’re ending an ongoing relationship for whatever reason, you will learn from it and that is good. The rewards are endless for those who are wise enough to learn from their mistakes. Dare to love, but use your heart and intuition to limit your risk.

In conclusion, you can dare to love, but limit your personal risk by setting high standards for yourself. The little squirrel took a calculated risk and received what it desired. It’s often easy to settle for someone who does not meet your needs. People attract what they seek, so it’s really important what you project. Don’t settle for someone you know will never meet your needs by thinking you can mold them into something better. You should always set your standards high. You will enjoy all of the rewards that you expect and deserve. By having faith in yourself and having patience, you will attract whatever you desire.

Richard Sizemore resides in Los Angeles California and enjoys writing articles for this website. My wife, Cynthia also writes articles on her website, http://www.cyndall.com

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Testosterone deficiency is responsible for some of the most common problems aging males (and females) face. These problems include an unfortunate reduction in both muscle mass and strength, increase in fat, and a problematic loss of sexual desire.

Other symptoms can include fatigue and, perhaps worst of all, testosterone deficiency can even lead to a dark depression.

In fact, testosterone hormone deficiency has become so commonplace that in 2003, 2.2 million testosterone prescriptions were filled by pharmacists.

Why were these prescriptions filled?

Well, for starters, many in the medical community now accept the once ignored condition called andropause, which is sometimes commonly referred to as male menopause.

Low testosterone is associated with andropause and a scarcity of this once abundant hormone in men is believed to be a major culprit in the symptoms of male menopause.

Andropause testosterone deficiency can be one reason for prescription testosterone being filled for a man by his physician.

Although there are natural methods to boost testosterone which can be very effective, using prescription testosterone gets you a higher dose of this hormone quicker, affording you a greater chance of breaking out of the funk that a testosterone deficiency can cause.

Unfortunately, along with the great benefits of prescription testosterone -- which range from higher energy, enhanced sexual desire, and mood boosting -- there are also several downsides.

The main downside is safety. A lot of doctors hesitate to prescribe testosterone, and quite rightly so.

There have been no conclusive studies on what a prolonged boost in testosterone can do to the body. This is a very powerful hormone, after all, and when you are taking prescription doses, you are, in effect, increasing it in your body in an artificial manner.

That's why a doctor will make sure you really need a prescription for it.

If you are suffering just from the natural slow decline of this hormone from the aging process, your best (and safer) bet is to increase it from the foods you eat and via natural herbs first.

Therefore, it's imperative that we look at the various causes of testosterone deficiency, because a lot of the causes can be remedied rather easily - - and without the dangers and expense of prescription testosterone.

There are three main areas to examine.

The main area, known as primary testosterone deficiency is of course, the testicles. They are followed by the pituitary gland, and then the hypothalamus.

What this means is that any damage to the above areas could cause a drop in testosterone levels. While this type of damage could be simple -- such as suffering a blow to the testicles -- the damage may be more severe -- such as testicular cancer, or even outright removal of the testis.

However, most common cases of a diminishing testosterone level is aging induced. Physicians have estimated that men in their thirties begin to lose about 2% of their total testosterone per year.

At a rate like this, it's no wonder 20% of men aged 60 and older are considered to have a testosterone deficiency.

With all these new signs of testosterone deficiency, it seems like the average consumer is more and more willing to turn to prescription testosterone.

Case and point -- as mentioned above, 2.2 million people got prescriptions for testosterone in 2003. Three years earlier, it was only 800 000. That means that in three years the cases for prescription testosterone leaped up almost three-fold.

Many people are turning to prescription testosterone in dealing with the unwanted side-effects of testosterone deficiency, but you should always consult your doctor and carefully discuss the potential side effects of each type of testosterone replacement therapy to see if it's right for you.

Learn more about testosterone replacement therapies and how to boost your testosterone naturally at http://www.testosterone-booster-guide.com