As every hopeless romantic would declare, love is bliss. And if you were to believe that every love story ends in “happily ever after”, the world would have been a happy place to live in.

There will come a point that serious relationships will be put towards the test, sometimes becoming so intimate that couples will soon want to take it to another level. While sex is not usually the immediate reason why people get into relationships, a lot have lead towards making sex a common happening for people who want to try out something more adventurous.

Weekends are always met with great enthusiasm by many couples just to get away from their usual boring routine and explore something new. But sometimes you can’t seem to have any idea of what to do on a weekend. You keep on thinking and then decide for something you already have done so many times.

A healthy mind resides in a healthy body. If you are in good health you have a healthy mind, think positive and are in a situation to handle the shortcomings you face in a relationship or otherwise very well. It keeps you calm and you do not get angry fast.

A relationship can not be properly built and nurtured with only one “hand”, one person. In order for a relationship to work with optimal success, there must be frequent and sufficient help and input. There must be honest non-critical and loving feedback on a continual basis.

Men, or more precisely polarized couples, find difficulty in fully committing to recovery from infidelity or an extramarital affair.

Now, what right had she to check his phone book? Where is his privacy? Many women check bank statements, address books, wallets, pockets, you name it. What for?

Do we let society dictate to us who we should fall in love with ? Or should we as individuals make that choice?

An anniversary party is a celebration of a couple's love and relationship. A good party can end on a good note with the addition of party favors. Party favors are a way for the host or hostess to thank their guests with a small keepsake of the celebration.

Most marriages that are troubled have these giver and receiver roles firmly fixed. In marriages that are happy, these roles will fluctuate between the partners regularly, depending on where the need is greatest. Where does most of your energy go during a normal day?

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.

If it's true you can't judge a book by its cover, that also applies to meeting people. They aren't always what they seem.

Everyone hates attending a party where they know hardly anyone. However, with a few tips, you might find yourself knowing everyone by the night's end.

One of the major causes of relationships is the inability of one partner to forgive the other. Unforgiveness can destroy a relationship. Have a forgiving spirit, mend relationships and enjoy life, for life is short.

Have you ever wondered just what makes another family member tick? They probably wonder just the same about you! With personality profiling you can discover how to improve any relationship.

What friendship can be when one or the other perseveres, and the other is humbled.

Takers and caretakers - they often seem to find each other! As a counselor who has worked with relationships for 37 years, I can tell you that this is the most frequent relationship dynamic that I en...

Rejection in love can sometimes even ruin future relationships. Here are some tips on how to overcome the 'jilted' phase...

Although some relationships are mutually abusive, more frequently there is an imbalance of power in abusive relationships. While abuse may take the form of physical violence, abuse can also occur on an emotional and verbal level. Here are some steps to help you deal with an abusive partner.

In this century when we all talk of exploring mars and reaching help to the deep corners of Africa, is it not only surprising and also shameful that some men batter their wives? Whatever we say, we cannot deny that women are getting battered. A syndrome has also been names after this - Battered Women syndrome.

We are social animals. We need to relate to others for various reasons; we cannot exist alone happily. We need others to compare, share, give and take and feel together. We make relationships primarily to satisfy our emotional and physical needs. What about the health of the relationship? Is your relationship happy and healthy?

At times we can be blind about what is happening in front of and within us. When we choose to take a closer look, the potential for magic occurs as we unfold the layers of deeper connection.

Marriage can be wonderful experience. However, it can go down hill after being married for several years. Sometimes you just seem to lose your magic that you once had in your relationship.

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