Valentines Day Advice

Being loving isn't just a matter of playing the role of boyfriend, girlfriend, husband, or wife. It is a matter of having integrity in ourselves and being attuned to our partners. Being LOVING means maintaining Laughter, Openness, Vitality, Individuality, Non-defensiveness, and Generosity in our relationships.

After years of getting to know a few thousand animals on a first name basis at the Brookfield Zoo, I have come to the conclusion that the so-called divide between animals and humans is really a laugh.

A recent poll revealed that while women plan their holiday gifts in advance, men often buy them at the gas station on the way to a family gathering.

Valentine's Day is not, in my mind, a day for commercialized tokens of love and affection. It's a day you set aside each year to reassure your partner that you value, notice, desire and care about him or her.

Cupid's archery skills can create havoc in your life if you're not careful. Here are my 14 tips for surviving Valentine's Day with love in your heart.