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.

Is your relationship in trouble? Even if you have found the love of your life, it takes a lot of effort to keep a relationship loving. A healthy relationship begins with both partners being emotionally healthy. Learn more about the process and take a quiz to learn about your own identity.

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.

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.

What brings you home each and every day? Is it something more than the bricks and mortar that hold the walls together and the roof over your head? Do the walls of your home resonate with the sounds of joy and life, even when you are there alone? Home is where you share time and heart with those you love. Peace is what you find when you discover this truth. “Home” is the packaging material that preserves and protects the people and the memories that are found inside.

When you were dating you carved out time for each other, no matter the pressures of everyday life. You could not fall in love without that time together. This begs the question; don’t you think to sustain that love that you must also make time for one another even now?

Curiosity doesn't always kill the cat. As Isaac Asimov wrote in his New Guide to Science, 'almost in the beginning was curiosity'. Now, relationships are as far removed from science as a Van der Graaf generator is from a blender, but the same rule applies.

Thinking of tying the knot but not sure if it's a case of Mr/Miss Right? Before waltzing down the aisle hear what's in the heart of the matter and what matters to the heart.

There are often bumps in the road to marital bliss, even in the best relationships. Should you stay or should you go?

Ah, those were the days... when it was all about stolen kisses and strolls in the moonlight. These days you'd be happy if he just stopped leaving the toilet seat up.

We only truly fail when we cease to strive to be better. We only lose when we quit. Accept your mistakes and learning opportunities and pick yourself up and move on. Let the bad from the past go. Just let it go...

You think you know exactly what you want in a man, right? You can probably even list the attributes, qualities and qualifications that your future husband needs in order to apply for the job of your mate. I had a three-tiered system myself.

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...

He may be as sweet as sugar, but he's not your type. Can you ever let him down gently?

A wilderness of shattered relationships exists because men and women are doing things incorrectly. Read how history has shaped the way you think and why this thinking is detrimental to your relationships.

The first step any couple must take in recovering from infidelity is to determine if the relationship should be or can be salvaged. The following are seven critical questions you need to ask yourself and your partner to know if your relationship can survive.

The heart has been discredited for too long for what it does not generate; feelings of infatuation.

All relationships go through trying times; it's how a couple handles those times that makes the difference between staying together and splitting up. A lot of people resort to couples’ counseling in a bid to save a fragile relationship.

In today's age for a couple to think of growing together till old age looks difficult. The rate at which divorces are taking place and couples separate, it is a difficult task. This was not so, only two three decades ago.

Did you know that the Golden Rule does not work in relationships? Read on to discover the rule that does work.

A return to occasional dating can invigorate a mature relationship ny enhancing anticipation of the special event and allowing partners to interact at the intense level that prevailed during their courtship.

Do you have a good relationship? Would you like to make it even better? Here are 7 ways to make a good thing better.