Expressed as a two-way bridge between childhood and adulthood, magical thinking is a developmental stage during childhood that serves a very important function in the process of creativity and imagination. Like so many of our developmental constructs, when magical thinking is held onto and not revised in the light of reality it becomes maladaptive.

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.

Is your relationship headed for a breakdown? It’s not often that a relationship runs into a brick wall without warning. More often than not, there are warning signs and signals that things aren’t running smoothly.

Is your spouse too controlling? Are you too passive? Or are the roles reversed? Control issues refer to who’s in control, who’s in charge, or who’s getting their way. Significant control issues are always harmful to a relationship. Here are ten reasons you need to be concerned if you have unresolved control problems in your marriage.

In today's fast-paced life, people can sometimes afford to get the things that they want as long as they have the money to pay for it.

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!

This simple yet powerful piece of advice can transform not only your marriage but also how your children respect their mother.

Use these basic strategies to make your relationship more enjoyable and more rewarding for both of you.

It's Father’s Day soon, and you're not sure what to get?

Keeping our love ones is never been easier than before. We have in our palms mobile phones and Internet. Yet surprising them with an animated free greeting card can go a long way to keeping them happy and feel remembered and cared for. Such doing simple acts of can make a big difference and could be moments where both of you may never forget. That really something worth doing if you ask me.

A memory foam mattress can improve your love life. Find out how changing your tired old mattress for a hi-tech replacement can give your love life a boost and improve your relationship with your sleeping partner.

Are you looking for a long lost friend or even a relative that you've fallen out of touch with? If so, online People Finders are one way to help you get started with your search. But with so many online services out there, it can get a little overwhelming. And you don't want to get ripped-off either if you decide to go with a pay service.

Do husbands and wives approach things from different perspectives? I believe they do. This article explores one way that I think this happens, and how we can adapt.

Sometimes, no matter how hard we try, the time comes when we realize that the relationship is over. Sometimes this is a mutual decision and others the choice of only one. Rest assured though, if you have been in this relationship for any length of time, both people are experiencing a form of loss to varying degrees. Typically, we view this time as an ending. The chapter has concluded and now it is time to turn the page.

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.

I used to paint when I was young. I was a dancer. I loved hiking. I loved outdoor sports and so it goes on. I used to be is the common theme. I have forgotten about all that, because my partner does not like that?

Faith is one of the biggest assets. Most of us have faith in God. That means that we always believe that god will help us whenever we call on him. That God will be always support us. That god loves us and wants us to grow.

Understanding and using the messages your relationships provide can lead you to inner strength and improved self esteem. The following article contains ten simple steps to learning how to use RR's for self improvement.

This installment covers the phone/email stalker. You can find this article series as part of Game Chronicles

A simple plan to find the right Valentine Day gift for her

Relationship problems either with your spouse, family, business partners, or other people affect your personal growth, success, and well being.