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Best Relationship Advice, "I Can't Help Falling in Love with You" Elvis Presley, 1961

For those who want to be all-in in their relationship

Fun fact, find the answer at the bottom of this email.

In 1977 this song was performed live at a significant event, what was it?

Feel-Good Relationship Advice from the Greatest Love Songs!

Darling, so it goes, some things are meant to be

For those who want to be all-in in their relationship

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Lyrics

Wise men say
Only fools rush in
But I can't help falling in love with you
Shall I stay?
Would it be a sin
If I can't help falling in love with you?

The phrase ‘fools rush in’ is a warning that it’s unwise to act without knowing what you’re doing. Love is a mystery for all of us, and the potential is endless, this is why it is so enticing!

It may be foolish, but perhaps it requires a little bit of foolishness to be vulnerable in love.

Love is always a risk. Yes, you could get hurt, but the rewards far outweigh the possibility of rejection or even a broken heart. Letting yourself be loved and returning it is really the best feeling on earth. Nothing is perfect, but you can create a wonderful life with the right partner.

Fall in love; to develop a deep romantic or sexual attachment to someone.

Oxford Languages

Lyrics

Like a river flows
Surely to the sea
Darling, so it goes
Some things are meant to be

Sylvia Smith taught; the signs might be subtle, or they could be exceptionally bold for couples that are meant to be together. Some signs you are meant to be might include;

  • There is no pretense

  • You notice a sense of balance between the two of you

  • You find safety together

  • The quirks and flaws are evident but accepted

  • You are exclusive

  • You laugh together often

  • You both prioritize the relationship

  • Encouragement, motivation and support are always available

  • Physical attraction and sexual combatibility are essential

  • You can have the difficult conversations

  • Arguments don’t turn to disrespect or bitterness

  • You spend genuine good time together

  • You are part of each other’s future plans

  • There is mutual respect

Lyrics

Take my hand
Take my whole life, too
For I can't help falling in love with you

Don’t you love the lyrics; ‘take my hand, take my whole life too’. There is something so bold and brave about the willingness to be all-in. When you are both feeling this way, this is a powerful awareness to have!

When choosing a partner, if there was only one trait that you should look for, I would say humility. Why? Humility is a fancy word for someone who can own their weaknesses.

Humans are really good at ignoring weaknesses. Relationships will inevitably bring out weaknesses. Without owning them, weaknesses will keep us stuck, unable to grow. You wouldn’t want to be a relationship with someone who is unable to grow.

Mark Kailing, PsyD, Author “The Sacred Art of Living through Self-Mastery”
Think about this…

Are you all-in in your relationship?

Are you bold and brave in being vulnerable in your relationship?

Key Take Aways
  • Love is a mystery for all of us, the potential is endless. This is why it is so enticing!

  • Letting yourself be loved and returning it is really the best feeling on earth.

  • Humility allows us to own our weaknesses and be able to grow

Fun Fact Trivia:

In 1977 this song was performed live at a significant event, what was it?

Answer: "Can't Help Falling in Love" was the last song Elvis Presley performed live, at his concert in Indianapolis at Market Square Arena on June 26, 1977

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