This is the 21st century. There are so many more factors and issues that add stress to relationships. There are more demands on time, higher expectations, more toys and gadgets, high-stress careers or profession. Each member of a family need more space, more independence and freedom

In addition to socialization there are other factors that effect an individual and the relationship of these factors to the personality factor must be considered.

Read on to know why your partner could be scared of things changing in your relationship-

It is about time we stopped blaming out our spouses for everything that goes wrong in our lives. What a tendency we have to assign guilt to other people! Everyone makes mistakes, including us, or should I say, especially us.

There are numerous challenges, circumstances, people and issues that can have both a positive and negative impact on the quality of a relationship. Here are some of the common ones that can place external demands on a relationship thereby causing it to lose some of its intimacy, integrity, passion and even interest.

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?

It’s so tempting to take things easy once the ring is on your finger. So many of us decide that the hard work is done and that going forward a marriage doesn’t require any effort. One of the most common marriage problems is to just take a back seat, let life pass you by and assume that married life is for every no matter how little effort you make.

One of the main reasons that both men and women want to get into a relationship is a fear of being alone. Yet, any relationship that is based on fear is destined to be a very unhappy and unfulfilling relationship. Until you can learn to enjoy your own company you will constantly find yourself getting into relationships that are or end up based on fear.

The Internet has made connecting and re-connecting far easier than ever before. In fact it is now effortless, but the question I beg is should we contact old flames just because it is easy to do so? We have to think about the other person's life and the effect it may cause them before we do. This only gets more true as time goes on, your life has changed significantly, surely theirs has as well. What impact will your casual hello have on them? It could be wonderful or catastrophic.

Drugs' ability to ease marital arguments. What ways can we relieve relational tension and solve problems? How important is communication, commitment and covenant in relationships today?

Use this little known secret to attract men into your life!

Why is he always stuck in the pub with his mates. Does he prefer a fishing trip with his mates that a day with you and the kids.

How can you tell if your husband or you wife is cheating on you? There is no concrete formula for finding out, but there are some important indicators that logically merit suspicion. Here are some of them:

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

It happens to all of us at some point in our life. We think we won't survive it, but we always do. Are you going through a break up? Here are some great remedies to help you to get through this tough time as pain-free as possible.

He opens up to you and shares his deepest feelings. The next day, he's distant - and may be actively avoiding you. What should you do?

As I get older, I am starting to realise that it is difficult to keep a woman happy in the bedroom. These are a few thoughts that may be worth considering.

How much space do you give to your partner/spouse? Or you are one of those who have advice on everything and who want to be with their partner at all times. Meeting your friends? Let me come with you. Going for shopping? I will also come. Going for a walk? Let me join you?

Use these tips to keep your listening skills sharp and build strong, positive relationships in your career and personal life...

Love, or rather, the state of being in love, is sometimes too close to obsession, especially if it is unrequited, but also when, after a major break up, you find it hard to forget the past.

You can get more love, romance, affection and attention by honestly treating your man as though you really do trust and respect him -- even if you're not quite there yet!

Intimacy has a difficult time with absolute certainty. There’s no room to breathe, and no room to receive reality. And reality is where real love lives. No other place.

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