Those who take relationships for granted and do not take the time to do the maintenance will find a once beautiful relationship will wilt and die. You are in a comfortable relationship were you have mutual respect for each other. It may not have the zest and excitement of a new relationship but you have learned to live in contentment with another. This really is a fine achievement worthy of praise. It has the reward of a long lasting loving relationship that can only be coveted by many.

When we think of an anniversary flower, the first thing that comes to mind is the rose. Unless the one you love has a preference for their own special flower, the rose is traditionally the sign of love.

We make mistakes doing household work, doing office work and in relationships too. Those of you who ignore the mistakes make the biggest blunder in their life. If you make mistakes learn from your mistakes and never repeat them. Making mistakes, accepting and then not repeating them builds a positive attitude in a person. The positive attitude broadens your mental outlook and builds better understanding of people and situations.

My mother was meeting Mike for the first time, after hearing about him for many years. Mike Schwass: national speaker, published author, coach, therapist, namesake for the high school Blackhawks MVP award...and quadriplegic.

A few months ago, I received an invitation in the mail. When I examined it, I discovered that it was an invitation to my best friend’s parent’s 50th wedding anniversary party. I have known my best friend and her family for almost 35 years, as a result I have become very close with them.

What the demise of the Witherspoon/Phillippe marriage means for your love life.

The bride may rule the planning of her wedding and obsess over every minute detail but that doesn't mean she's doing everything herself.

In matters of love and sex, of course, as with many other things, men and women are not in the same page. Men need sex to give love; women need love to have sex.

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!

Using online dating sites when you are looking for a long term relationship is a brilliant way of getting a quick result. Not only do dating services save you from going out night after night in the hope that you just might come across Mr or Mrs Right but they enable you to find profiles which match specific criteria and provide you with a far better chance of progressing towards a long term relationship.

Mate poaching is more common than we think. Why it's so exciting for someone to make off with someone else's spouse? Here is what we find out...

Has a bad relationship left you feeling drained and powerless? One simple change in your thinking will give you the motivation to move forward and the strength to rebuild your life.

When faced with a breakup, it can be one of the most difficult times of your life. If very emotionally attached to someone, it can be devastating when that person is no longer in your life. There is a way to deal with this time in your life, that you may have never considered. It is seven words that may change your entire minset.The seven keys words are....

Do people tell you that you are a good listener? You could be an even better listener, especially when your partner is doing the talking. Conscious Listening is an essential part of Co-Creating a Conscious Relationship, and there are rules to help you master it. Read on to see how you can become that even better listener.

Guys serenade her by getting up in the middle of a fully crowded restaurant (not a cheap “all you can eat” type) and declaring your undying love for her in front of a bunch of “I don’t need a man to make me happy” man-hating women. Blaring “our song” outside her window in the middle of the night after you’ve had a nasty fight will get you back in the house quicker than you can say “Halle Berry”.

Friendship is life's sweetest gift

A popular means of finding a dating partner has become the Internet but there are disadvantages to this. The most common underlying problem with dating sites is pictures.

Nothing can ruin a relationship or marriage faster than jealously. Jealousy creates anxiety, anger, loneliness, hate, fear. No one thinks clearly when jealous. Having a relationship with a jealous person is tough. The jealous person acts untrusting or unworthy. Jealousy makes the person unattractive, even repulsive. No one wants a jealous mate and no one likes being jealous. Here are some ways to get over your jealousy.......

Weddings are a sacred convention that flow from the past, are renewed in the present and bequeathed to the future-a momentous rite of passage, to be acknowledged with the finest human spirit. A popular move from singledom to companions-for-life. Gifts for this occasion highlight joy, good luck, happiness, fertility and success.

How can I say goodbye when I don’t want to? Can you please explain why some people keep returning to each other after repeated break-ups? How do I stop thinking about the past and hoping for the future? What do I do with all of the love I still feel for that person?

Use arguments to compel girls to feel attraction for you.

This article relates how relationships go bad when there is a failure in the development of the personalities of the members of the couple.

People often believe that they are withholding their truth to spare their partner pain, but their real intent is to protect themselves from the response they fear. Speaking your truth, however difficult, can open the door to renewed love.

“I love you, but I’m not in love with you”. How cliche and hurtful to hear that phrases.