There is no denying the fact that men and women are equally important in a relationship. One cannot exist without the other. And to keep a relationship long lasting both have to make an effort to make each other feel good in a relationship.

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.

All our stories of the past are actually a balance of pleasure and pain. But that is not how we remember them. We want to protect ourselves, because we don’t want to admit how much we loved a person, and still do. We hold onto those stories and try to crease a life around them.

The purpose of this article is to discuss the second law of nature, the law of growth. Personal growth comes from changing your mind. When things happen, you can go into a downward spiral or change your mind. I you change you mind you can grow, if you don't then you will simply have to deal with the issue at hand.

It is unbelievable how many men there are who are awe-struck when it comes to approaching and talking to women. But what I find really appalling is the fact that so many of them are laboring under some unfounded illusions about women that prevent them from making any move whatsoever. Let's examine some of these misconceptions.

Men have spent the last 2,000 years placing an erection on a pedestal and trying to teach women how important and valuable it is. We have placed orgasms and climax at the peak of romantic relations, and in many, many cases inflicted that narrow perspective through our unconscious behavior toward women. We owe an apology for the mass of history, and the blindness of this little perspective.

Growing up can be really tough for adolescents in the United States. The media portrays perfect celebrities which many children feel dwarfed by, causing them to experience a poor self image.

Ah Men! We love their strength, their build, their way of Being. We love their touch, their voice, the way they check us out. But aren’t there things about them that you wish someone had told you? I have a few.

Christmas is a time of year that we all enjoy. But, Christmas can also be a stressful time. There are so many things to do! Thank goodness, most stores will gift-wrap for you!

Most marriages that are troubled have these giver and receiver roles firmly fixed. In marriages that are happy, these roles will fluctuate between the partners regularly, depending on where the need is greatest. Where does most of your energy go during a normal day?

Do the same problems keep popping up in your relationship? Do you waste precious energy on endless battles? Every relationship encounters issues and problems. To Co-Create a Conscious Relationship, you must recognize that there are both solvable and unsolvable problems and that you can live with both. Understanding the causes of the problems is the first step to living with them. This assessment addresses your understanding of the problems in your relationship, or lack thereof.

If you are in a relationship and things have seem to taken a turn for the worse, you may feel confused, frustrated and betrayed. If the other person in the relationship has not quite broken up with you, but has taken the relationship down a few notches, you may be tempted to do quite a few things in an attempt to improve the situation. It is important to understand why you feel this way, learn the correct method of dealing with the turn of events and discover how you can cope with the feelings you are having.

Most everyone is familiar with the saying, “Something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue.” It’s like a mantra that bride’s say as they check off the list.

Losing your castle can either be really great or really traumatic depending on how ready you are for what's ahead. The transition from bachelor pad to love nest has been and can be survived with the proper planning and understanding.

Are you thinking about leaving your relationship or have you left your relationship and are looking for closure? In this article, we are talking about how to create and get closure with your past relationships.

Many relationships would be saved if the partners had listened to each other. Many relationships would have been broken quite early if the partners had listened? And that would have been good. What use is a relationship that only prolongs the pain?

As a species, we are gradually moving from self-centered, adversarial uses of power to collectively sharing power for the mutual benefit of everyone. We are shifting from a paradigm characterized by “me or them” to “me and them.” We are lifting ourselves into the realm of co-creation.

You don't need a machine to tell if someone is lying to you. All you need is to know some general rules of behavior that are common to liars. Here are five simple ones to remember.

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!

Are you in a relationship, and wonder what your future holds? The feelings you are having are not unique. Even famous stars question their love lives. Find out which movie star's life your are living right now.

I’m sure that since the last article, you have had your mind racing with possibilities for your foray into roleplaying. So let’s talk through everything that you need to pull off the perfect act.

Too often we think we have successfully compromised or negotiated an issue with a loved one and, in fact, we have actually given up, given in or settled.

The statistics on relationships are depressing: in California alone, the average marriage lasts just 5 years. Nationwide, 43% of marriages end within 15 years. Second and third marriages end in divorce 60-70% of the time. Clearly, how we handle our relationships is not working. And yet, 94% of young adults in one study said that having a good marriage is extremely important to them. So, what can you do?