Is it Lust or Love — How to Tell the Difference
Far too many people, both men and women alike, confuse lust for love. Physical attraction alone will not withstand the test of time in relationships. Physical attraction is an important factor but must never be the only factor you rely upon when choosing a mate. Many make the mistake of confusing lust and love and […]
Romantic Gifts – 10 Sizzling Ways to Give Them
When it comes to giving a romantic gift, it’s not just what you give, but how you give it. For the most impact, creativity is more important than price. Here are a few suggestions: Flowers or any gift will work with this one. Leave a note on the door for your partner telling them to […]
Don’t Be A Doormat in Your Relationship
There comes a point in every relationship when the person you are dating will do or say something that is out of line. How you react to those situations will determine if they will gain respect for you or whether they will start to see you as a doormat and begin to misbehave even more. […]
Great Relationships: 4 Big Relationship Mistakes and How to Avoid Them
Relationship Mistake No. 1 – Partner Bashing Bashing the one you are supposed to love seems to have become a national pastime. You know the saying: “Can’t live with `em, can’t shoot `em.” It’s really amazing – one person in a group can start in, and then everyone else wants to top their story or […]
14 Relationship Principles to Live A Successful Relationship
Each relationship combines two individual stories to coauthor a new relationship story. The implicit contracts authored by each party in a relationship become unspoken assumptions that can facilitate or derail the relationship. A crucial part of communication in a relationship is to make explicit the hidden assumptions and implicit expectations. To see the point of […]
The Top 10 Ways to Keep Passion in Your Relationship
All long-term relationships go through a variety of phases. There is the initial dating and courtship and infatuation period. If the relationship continues, it settles into a more stable time of building a history as a couple. If children enter the picture, that is a new phase. Later, there is another phase of being together […]
7 Power Skills that Build Strong Relationships
A strong, healthy relationship is one in which the partners show respect and kindness toward each other. The relationship forms a rewarding and enduring bond of trust and support. Here are seven power skills that will help you form stronger alliances and bring more closeness, authenticity and trust to your relationships. 1. Relax Optimistically If […]
The Problems With Unhealthy Relationships
If you are in a bad dating relationship, it can not only cause you to be miserable, but also to have health concerns. Between your career, children, finances and running a home, life can be very stressful. This is hard enough on the body and any one person can only take so much stress and […]
10 Crucial and Surprising Steps to Build Trust in a Relationship
1. Be predictable. When do seeds of suspicion emerge? When one begins to think, What’s up? Why is he doing that? He’s never done that before. That is so unlike him. He loses 30 pounds, buys a new wardrobe and comes home late from work. He changes his patterns. His behavior becomes unpredictable. You get […]
20 Tips to Keep Love Alive
Have you ever been at a loss to think of something special that you can do for that special someone in your life? Maybe you want to do a little extra for an important event, like his or her birthday, Valentine’s Day, Christmas, or anniversary. Here are some excellent tips and ideas of some special […]