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.

There is an old saying to the effect that if an event is celebrated where no friends or relatives are invited then the gods may still bless it if they deem fit, but if an occasion is celebrated without inviting any neighbor the gods too shall withhold their blessing.

It's a red date and you want your dear ones to feel the warmth of your greetings. Your problem is you’re running out of time to go out and buy them presents. You hardly can pick a nice card to say what you feel since you are too preoccupied with work and won't allow you to be away even a minute.

Marrying an older man is not a problem with many Russian women. The greater the difference in your age, the greater the difficulty will be in your marriage as a general rule.

Seventeen percent of people in America (men and women) are now meeting on the Internet. There are about 250,000 women seeking Western men for husbands at any one time.

Many people are of the opinion that men and women are the same when it comes to character and personality. But they are wrong. What they don’t understand is men and women were made different physically as well as emotionally. Women may have equal understanding as men, but most of the time they don’t think that deeply to draw a conclusion or solve a problem the way a man solves it. In order to resolve issues...

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?

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.

Are you looking for love, a informal affair, or someone to date and get to know over a period of time Ask anyone who is single it’s not as easy as it used to be At one time, people met potential partners through friends, but in today’s busy world, where socializing and business often mix, many prefer not to keep their dating life separate. Adult dating sites offer a new option for meeting like minded people for fun, friendship and more.

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.

Here are 11 warnings. They are not meant to encourage judgment, moreover, they are meant to help you to respect where people are at. The last person to know where they are at is the person them self, because their lust, emotion, and need to be rescued from their hell will make you the idol they will worship. They will be so attached, yet, complain and struggle, often blaming you for all their problems, when really it was their reality before you met.

Children need a mother but a man needs a woman. Here lies the biggest conflict a woman faces, even more so than the conflict between being a mother and a professional. Of course, there are many women who can conciliate both roles with ease. Unfortunately, many cannot.

Have you noticed that couples who laugh together remain together and seem incredibly happy? How can we better dissolve an argument or a marital storm but with a joke and some hearty laughter?

Have a list of questions that you want to ask them. Don't be afraid to be direct. Bring pictures of yourself, your family, and photos that show your lifestyle, your home, and the area where you live.

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

An article about Myspace, why it has become so popular and how to use it.

Perhaps you prefer the morning kiss before breakfast or the evening kiss as you enter home exhausted from yet another day of managing to do almost all you had set before falling asleep the day before.

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.

A marriage proposal is meant to be a special and memorable occasion. Here are a few tips on what not to do, and suggestions on getting the timing & location just right.

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I've talked to many men who claim that being a nice guy just doesn't work with women. In my opinion, there is a little bit of truth in this. The reason why that type of man is so appealing to women may not be so obvious though.

When you first start dating someone new, everything is exciting but, sooner or later, you'll encounter a bump on your blissful path of love. Not to worry. Hitting a rough spot is a good thing because it strengthens your relationship and provides information about your long-term compatibility.

Lately I've had a run of clients having a very hard time getting over the end of a relationship, so let me share some secrets with you about how to heal.

If you've ever been rejected and carry the fear of rejectiion inside you then you are prone to fail in future relationships. To find out why and how to release yourself from this destuctive pattern kindly read this article.