The ultimate outcome is a bliss-filled, highly spiritual state, rarely attained

There’s much talk about soul mates among the New Age crowd. What this really means is the person who will fulfill all my dreams, make me feel comforted and loved, and will never scold me. But what isn’t spoken is “I need someone to tell me where I’ve gone wrong, someone to push me forward when I’m afraid, and someone who isn’t illusioned by my presence.” The former is what we think we’re seeking. The latter is what we get, along with, for most, rainstorms of fighting, disharmony and disillusion.

Bone up on your vocabulary for your next romantic encounter

Lace, lamé and glitter: lingerie that’s hot to trot

There’s no shame in wanting to have a little fun with lingerie. What’s the harm? But first, you need to know how to say it: lenceria, pronounced just like it looks: len-sayr-ee-a. Now, read on, grab a girlfriend or your honey, and let’s go shopping!

For a Frederick’s-of-Hollywood-style lingerie experience, head to Centro, to the bustling corner of Melchor Ocampo and Teniente Azueta, one long block up from the mercado. Feminina anchors this corner with often eye-popping displays of barely-clad mannequins in peek-a-boo teddies, colorful fishnets and other naughty “outfits” ostensibly designed for the bedroom. Owner Lety D’Rodriguez opened her shop 25 years ago at the suggestion of her hubby and it’s been going strong ever since.