When Lady Jaided approached me about writing this article, it was more than a little serendipitous that the request came on the third anniversary of the day my partner and I met. Chelsea and I have been best friends for three years now, living together for going on two, and our relationship is one of those that make most people cock their heads and adopt a befuddled look as they try to figure it out. We kind of enjoy baffling people, actually.

     You see, Chelsea is what I refer to as my "hetero lifemate." We are both women, she is straight while I am bi, and we are absolutely a hundred percent committed to each other and our partnership. We have what equates to a platonic marriage, if you need a label on it. But then, that's kind of a confusing label, isn't it?

     Our love affair with stones and crystals is deep and long abiding. We treasure them, we use them daily in our lives and often we turn to them for comfort and peace.

     Lots of stones are known for their powers of tranquility. While you rush from one place to another, fantasizing about relaxing in that scented bath, surrounded by lighted candles, why not try wearing one of the stones listed here or carry it in your pocket where you can nestle it in your hand for comfort?