Being in an intimate relationship with someone can be a rewarding but often challenging venture, and yet it can be made so much more worthwhile when both the rewards and the challenges of a relationship are utilized as opportunities for spiritual growth. In the first session, Don Handrick explains the nature of love in a Buddhist context, identifying the obstacles to developing a conscious relationship as well as the key practices for overcoming them. In the second session, Don Handrick examines the various stages of relationships, exploring the challenges that are often encountered and how they can be transformed into opportunities to further our spiritual development.