Tribal living has survived for millions of years. Yet today few choose it as their lifestyle.

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.

We have a very bad habit. Most often than not we make plans without considering our men’s opinions. We assume they are attached to us when this is so far from the truth.

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?

Relationships are never perfect and some appear less perfect than others but just because you don't always see eye to eye and just because you have let the relationship slide it doesn't mean to say that you weren't meant to be together.

Whether gift giving out of neccessity or kindness, it is always in style to love, to care and to give. The gift we give is only as special as the thought we put into our giving. The old adage that it's better to give than to receive is well known, but why this is so is not widely understood.

When Cupid strikes, gifts follow. That extra flutter, that veil of mystery… you just have to react. Whether in love for the very first time or celebrating strong relationships, romantic gifts come from within. It may be for your lover, family or friend-romance mirrors carnal, secure or truly sublime. You touch the clouds and shout, 'Wow!” Let your heart do the buying.

Has it gotten chilly in your relationship? Here are some tips and tools to help break the ice.