Find out why you should not contact your ex after a break up and ways to help you conquer the urge to do so.

The other day I found myself 'inadvertently' eavesdropping on the conversation of some two young men. They were talking about Aids, sex and marriage.

But if you want love. Well that’s a different story. Love means naked, raw, honest, exposed, vulnerability. I hear people say, “I need to trust before I become vulnerable” and that is a horrible lie. The only person you need to trust in being vulnerable is you. Shame makes us worry about trust. Why would we be holding back anything if it weren’t for shame. Shame means we are not worthy of love, therefore, we can’t trust ourselves being open and natural and vulnerable. So we seek out people with the same ego issues and open up to them, only because they agree that we are victims.

Emotion is the language of the ego. Emotion is the most wonderful honesty about how you feel, think and see life. But if you think your emotions are anything but a witnessing of your own “unconsciousness”, you may have a big problem in life. Emotions block love. No relationship, sacred or otherwise, can thrive when a couple considers their emotions a foundation. Those emotions are so changeable.

Perhaps it’s because life has become easier over the years or perhaps it’s just because people have higher expectations than they did in the past but whatever the reason one of the most common marriage problems is to bail out when the going gets a little tough.

Most couples just go from one day to the next and one year to the next without ever discovering the true meaning of what positive and nurturing relationships are really all about.

Ever get the feeling that your partner is no longer in love with you? Is it necessary to be in love or is just loving your partner enough for a lasting relationship?

One of the common marriage problems, which often materialises early on in a relationship, is boredom. Couples often find that after the honeymoon period is behind them and they have settled in to married life it isn’t quite the constant bed of roses that they imagined it to be.

Any time a secret society suddenly becomes un-secret - or is, more aptly, penetrated - there is always a mixed reaction to a world that is in equal parts intriguing and pathetic. The society of pick-up artists revealed by Neil Strauss' The Game is no different. But buried among the acronyms and exploits of the pick-up community are some valuable insights...

Would you like to know how to meet someone? Do you long for a relationship? Do you ever wonder how a Sallie meets her Harry? There are actions and attitudes that will help you attract the relationship you seek.

How do you put romance into your relationship? Real, long-lasting romance is necessary to Co-Create a conscious Relationship. If you need direction to make some romance, look at these. You may have some personal qualities to make them even more meaningful.

When couples focus on the small details in a marriage, the relationship seems to start going awry. Many urgent but not important activities set in and distract them. Focus on what’s important, focus on the positive aspects of your relationship, edify each other, and build each other up. Work on that relationship; work on what’s important… your love for each other.

Do we unintentionally rush our young couples into marriage/parenthood ?

Relationships are fertile ground for learning about our selves. Discover what you can learn about yourself when you are judged or rejected by another.

Anger is the natural reaction of helplessness and frustration. When we feel that we are being forced to suffer, we get either angry or feel very helpless. When we feel victimized, we get angry with our abuser. What about your relationship? Are you getting angry with your partner for any reason? Can we quiz on that?

Could your relationship benefit from improvement? Could relationship coaching be the help you need to get more from your relationship? Can coaching help solve relationship problems?

Good ideas for gifts come through spontaneous acts of giving or pre-planned gestures of universal significance. No matter their size, shape or value, gifts are always tagged as symbolic expressions of recognition and regard that delight the giver and recipient alike.

Love and Chocolate - why the best things in life can actually be good for you. Science now shows that you can benefit from being in love, having sex regularly and eating chocolate. So go on - enjoy!

The lack of patienceis the cause of so much unhappiness and grief in this world, when all it requires is a little time on our part.

A look at some strategies to help you leave a bad relationship, including tips on communication, affirmations, decision-making and finding a support group.

Women can bring more love into their lives by surrendering to the idea of being surrounded by love. Valentine's Day, with its hearts and flowers, cupids and teddy bears, can either remind us of loneliness, or inspire us with possibilities for love. Choose love!

Do you know how to get close again after drifting apart? Here are some strategies for getting close again.