There are couples who spend very little time together and have wonderful relationships. For them it isn't the amount of time they have but what they put into the time. These relationships are also uncommon. Time is a factor for most of us. We need time to understand, learn, grow, accept and love. These don’t come easily or instantly.

Anyone who has crossed over would agree to that. It’s like when we cross over even the most insignificant things start niggling us. A small comment or a lame joke usually end up in the unchartered territory. And we usually don’t want to mention that we were offended by something that didn’t feel right to us. You see all the perceptions about grown-ups ‘discussing’ their problems are a farce. We don’t ‘discuss’ anything heavier than the weather.

Having a birthday is actually a wonderful thing. Why do so many people freak out? I am happier now than I was 20 years ago.

Dating has proven to be a good way to meet new friends, romances or even one's soulmate.

Everyone wants to be respected by others but not all of them get it. It's important to first define who a respectable person is before giving respect to him. Many people who deserve respect do not receive it. This is mainly attributed to the fact that they don't know how to demand respect from others. Either they are ignorant of this right of theirs, or they themselves do not show respect to others.

You need to love yourself first before you love somebody else. When you are on your own you are able to understand yourself better and your relationships with others. Therefore it is very important to spend time alone without your partner. When you are alone you become the individual you that your partner loved you for.

A sacred relationship takes two. Sometimes one or both people, are just not ready. To move into a sacred relationship, the individual you choose must be ready. If they are desperate, they say, “Got to this” and “Got to that”, and they are not ready. If they are always saying, “You should be like this”, or “You should be like that” then they are not ready.

Your attitude is not dependent on something happening, or people living up or down to your expectations; no matter what happens, your love is there. You now have the ultimate power; there is no need to react, or to run away from situations. To love means to hold deep happiness within, no matter what transpires. It is a loving intent to see that all your disturbances or blockage in love come from you, not from the way the world is.

Apparently the world's most notorious playboy was a casualty of women who preyed on his generosity, says the author of a new book on Casanova. Truth revealed here...

Relationships are either getting better or they are getting worse. They are dynamic entities and do not remain the same. Therefore, if your relationship is not getting better, it is more than likely getting worse in some way.

Society is plagued with the man going after the woman. There are obstacles the person will have to overcome in order to have guts to make an impression on the girl and hopefully become a couple.

If we could only get a revelation of the Love that God has for us, and truly understand in our innermost being how much He cares for us, Then I believe it will become easy to wholly and completely trust Him. It is hard to trust someone you don't know very well. One of the best ways to get to know Him is through His Word. His Word is His revelation of Himself

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.

It's not whether or not we fight in our relationships that matters. It's how fighting is done. If done right, fights can strengthen our personal connections.

Perhaps the reason it is so difficult for people to find a long-term, meaningful and satisfying relationship is that we are asking for things that we cannot even give to ourselves.

The perfect kiss will help lock you in with the man or woman of your dreams and will put you down in his / her memory banks forever! But, how do you achieve the perfect kiss? Each person has different feelings about the way they like to be kissed. A general rule for the first kiss is to be soft and brush his / her lips gently, without thrusting your tongue into your partner's mouth as if you were playing tonsil hockey.

Love on the wires

In this century when we all talk of exploring mars and reaching help to the deep corners of Africa, is it not only surprising and also shameful that some men batter their wives? Whatever we say, we cannot deny that women are getting battered. A syndrome has also been names after this - Battered Women syndrome.

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.

Men are like dogs, they need training and guidance. Love them, take care of them but discipline them when necessary and you'll earn their loyalty and devotion.

I'll admit it, I'm one of the unlikely guys to EVER find a DATE, let alone find an attractive woman to marry me. Truth is, I'm an overweight and out-of-shape middle-aged guy, who has one of those lazy eyes that floats around aimlessly, no matter what I’m actually looking at. Even the nerds laughed at me in school. So - How did I turn it all around?

Detecting deception is more difficult than most people realize. Is someone lying to you or telling you the truth? It is often difficult to determine.

Do you know the difference between companionship and connection? Read on to discover how both can lead to togetherness for couples.