If you want more out of your relationship then you have to be more. Relationship Specialist, Mark Webb, shares an excerpt from his bestselling book, How To Be A Great Partner.

Compliments are a golden key to your mate's heart. Paying honest compliments is a very inexpensive way to reach out to your mate’s heart. Do not be a miser but generous in giving compliments. So it is a must to notice the good things about your partners and compliment each other and get glued together.

When the lovin' has turned to cussin' it's time to take out the Big Secret... change...

There is a lot more going on in relationships than we can see. What happens when one person has the power but the other person can't see it?

No debates please! The secret of a happy relationship is to keep away from debates. Don’t argue over subjects that have proven differences of opinion among you and your partner Avoid unnecessary arguments.

I came across a question recently. In brief the poster wanted to know how she could trust any man again. Two men one after other ditched her and the second one was very close. She wanted to know if she should try any new relationship at all or forget it.

Most couples just go from one day to the next and one year to the next without ever discovering the true meaning of what positive and nurturing relationships are really all about.

A common theme in my articles, on my website, and in my coaching practice is on needs. For our purposes we define a need as a condition requiring relief. There are quite obviously many needs that you meet on a daily basis. Hunger may be one of the first things to come to mind when we think of needs, however, this is more of a physical need and we want to focus on our emotional needs!

Curiosity doesn't always kill the cat. As Isaac Asimov wrote in his New Guide to Science, 'almost in the beginning was curiosity'. Now, relationships are as far removed from science as a Van der Graaf generator is from a blender, but the same rule applies.

There's no denying that maintaining a relationship is a lot of work. Almost fifty percent of all marriages end in divorce, and many wonder how people can maintain their relationships over their entire lives.

What would you do if you knew you could not fail? In fact what would you do differently today? Does your fear keep you from what you most want? Do you find yourself making excuses instead of going after what you really want in life? Imagine like Indiana Jones who had a fear of snakes, you were tossed in a pit of writhing slithering snakes or do you have a fear of high places or even speaking in front of a large crowd.

There have been volumes written about the differences between men and women. We clearly handle things differently. But, when it comes to matters of the heart; emotions are universal - A tear is a tear is a tear!

All couples desire a happy and fulfilled marriage. The way a person interacts with their partner is important to achieve this harmony. Demonstrating feelings and expressing emotions helps partners establish a strong foundation for their relationship. Gestures such as giving gifts play an important role in this context. Romantic gifts are never the same for everyone. It is important for each individual to discover the best gifts at each stage of a relationship and learn how to select unforgettable gifts. A romantic gift should essentially communicate inner feelings and make the partner’s heart melt. When it comes to giving a romantic gift to someone, it’s not just about what the item is, but how it is given and how relevant the gift is to the personality of the recipient.

Realising how little time we have, puts a whole new perspective on life and makes you realise how precious life is. Now if you consider your relationship, do you really want to waste the best years of your life on failed relationships, one parent lifestyles and lonely nights? Save your marriage before it's too late!

With wedding planning some decisions have to be made early on. Here are four basic tips to get you started in the right direction.

Mary Walton, 84, tells a touching tale of falling in love in wartime.

I did everything possible to save our relationship. I gave in a lot, but I could not save. We will be breaking-up soon. That has already broken my heart. This relationship was made brick by brick over so many years. What all we did not do to make it last? But alas, we are breaking -up.

Emotional abuse doesn’t stop the day you walk away from an emotionally abusive partner. Emotional abuse keeps you focused on the past. Understanding the nature of abuse and making sense of these recovery secrets, will fast-track your return to emotional health.

Have you ever noticed how enthusiasm and affection between two people can dwindle as time goes on? Whether it’s a romance, friendship, or work relationship, sometimes the air goes right out of your sails, seemingly for no reason.

This is a guaranteed formula that will help you improve all of your relationships!

Being in love and running a business don't have to be mutually exclusive. Both endeavors are hard work, and if you forget that point, you can lose one or the other in a flash. Here are some things I've learned through the school of hard knocks that's helping me maintain this relationship, as well as run a business, without losing either.

In the light of day, many dreams seem silly. But in order to unearth the cause of a dream, we must dissect the root of its emotion. Opportunities abound for community and connectedness when we look deeper into our psyche.

Problems in relationships can lead to problems with health. Find out how to make your life stress-free and improve your health!

Are you in a relationship that you value but communication has been an issue for you? Are you willing to try some new techniques to help reduce or eliminate anger and frustration that has been building in your relationship? If so, this article may be for you.