The commitment we surrender amounts to a level of sacrifice and joy that can not be calculated in human terms. It is the price of the heart. It is the gift of the mind. It is the joy of the soul. It is the ultimate discovery of consummate peace.

And I stopped and thought about how these traditions come and stay. About how generations of children have celebrated religious heritages with bar/bat mitzvahs and christenings and baptism parties; about how American girls have Sweet Sixteen’s and how Latin girls have Quince’s. About weddings. And how these events occur just once in a lifetime. Once or twice in a family.

Is your spouse too controlling? Are you too passive? Or are the roles reversed? Control issues refer to who’s in control, who’s in charge, or who’s getting their way. Significant control issues are always harmful to a relationship. Here are ten reasons you need to be concerned if you have unresolved control problems in your marriage.

Each day count your blessings to be alive and able to love. Although emotion may suggest that life is not always fair, never allow the pains, hurdles, and disappointments of the moment to overwhelm your loving attitude and plans for yourself and your beloved. What you don’t appreciate, depreciates. You can never win when you wear the resentful mask of self-pity, and the bitter taste of accusation. They will certainly frighten away any opportunity for love. Never again hold a critical thought for yourself or your beloved. There is a better way.

All our stories of the past are actually a balance of pleasure and pain. But that is not how we remember them. We want to protect ourselves, because we don’t want to admit how much we loved a person, and still do. We hold onto those stories and try to crease a life around them.

It is not inevitable in a relationship that is growing, that the infatuation that drove you together in the honeymoon period dies. This is no need to part. Instead, celebrate the beauty of a new level of love. Sacred Love. It has to because you want sacred love, not projections to bind you. But couples think because they are not excited by their lover, it is over. No, it is just ready to begin if we can get out of the cave consciousness and into sacred love.

If you are the recipient of a jealous partner, the damage can be irreparable if not addressed. Whether it’s warranted or unfounded, when jealousy rears its ugly head; you better tame the monster before it gets out of control.

Seduction, contrary to popular opinion, is not an inborn gift or a talent that some guys are naturally born with. Seduction still comes with practice even for those blessed with great looks and loads of money.

If you are thinking of employing the services of a marriage counselor, here are some tips to ensure you get the most value for your time and money.

Un-communicated feelings mean squat! People don't know how you feel until you tell them how you feel. Over twenty years ago my best friend died of cancer. Randy was 41. He was successful, competent, always positive and loved and lived life to the fullest then he was gone.

How you can easily improve your relationship. This relationship tip really works and is very powerful.

Most often in a relationship, we take each other for granted. We become self-centered and sensitive. We easily get irritated and say hurting words to our partner that destroys a relationship. Instead, be kind to one another and keep that relationship strong and healthy.

There you were, deeply involved in a relationship. It may have been stormy or you may have thought everything was running smoothly. Then it happened: Your significant other no longer wanted to be your significant other...

Look deep into your soul, be completely honest with yourself and make an effort to recognize this: You are soley responsible for every relationship that went bad. Why? ...

In most relationships it isn't huge issues that are causing the rift but more everyday, mundane things that can easily be remedied with a little effort. Here are a few things you can try to give your relationship a breath of fresh air.

Sometimes love is great! Sometimes love hurts. Experiencing love is a Universal need, so how do we heal and love again when our loved ones have hurt us?

Many relationships would be saved if the partners had listened to each other. Many relationships would have been broken quite early if the partners had listened? And that would have been good. What use is a relationship that only prolongs the pain?

Here are 4 simple strategies that will help you build confidence.

Am I completely alone in my view of society or are people actually becoming more rude with each passing day? Read this article and send me your views.

Part of the beauty and the frustration of any partnership is the difference.

Do you confuse love for jealousy? Do you know the difference? Well if you don't then you shouldn't be in a relationship because you're not ready. If you want to know why read this.

Our feelings are the barometer of our outside existential lives. Our feelings let us know how things are going for us inside ourselves. Feelings exist because they do, in and of themselves.

Singles – be patient, God will send you that one special gift – that is as beautiful within as without. Couples – strive diligently to keep that special gift, your spouse, special.

Growing up, what did you learn about differences? If you like the rest of us, you learned to suspect of not fear those who are different. Now, trying to create and sustain a relationship with someone who is not like you, no matter how much you have is common, are those early learnings getting in the way?