Love is the most universally sought, most profoundly cherished, the most humanly persued element in the universe. Yet, it is the most abused, misunderstood, undervalued commodity in all of human existence. Why? We are stupid. How do we deal with this? Here are 22 suggestions that will turn the tide in your life and the lives of anyone who chooses to read and follow them.

The most important question in my mind, though, is: do we really need to have an excuse for not having sex? What does one do to avoid such a conflict of interests that is so obviously important in a relationship?

Solving problems in relationships requires honesty, integrity and a downright simple understanding of where the answers are not...

The speed of life is complex, exciting and wonderful, but if this is at the cost of love, then the ego has won and love has lost. In our modern world this ego can easily overtake love so we must learn to stop, really stop and be still with our beloved, to turn up. So learning the art of stillness is a major key to sustaining sacred relationships amongst this busy-ness.

There are many unconscious forces at work in every stage of a relationship that have the potential for undermining your best efforts to sustain love if you are not aware. Being fully aware is difficult and controlling the outcome is impossible. In this article we'll look at brain development as a biological force that might be at play when you are making relationship choices.

Sleep deprivation affects over 50% of the western world. Its effect is devastating. Changing mood, concentration, happiness, health, vitality and emotional balance. Sleep deprivation is a hidden gremlin that lurks behind so many of our day to day problems. Depression, exhaustion, anger, frustration, laziness, mental fatigue, poor decision making, anxiety, fear, relationship breakdown, impotence, sexual performance drop, abuse, violence, alcohol addiction and obesity. Sleep deprivation affects over 50% of the people you know, and yet, they will say their problems are not associated with poor sleep or the lack of it. 50% of your friends will be visiting chiropractors, health food shops, health farms, yoga classes, exercise programs, beauticians, doctors and taking “magic herbs” to deal with issues that at their root, come from sleep deprivation.

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.

Curiosity doesn't always kill the cat. As Isaac Asimov wrote in his New Guide to Science, 'almost in the beginning was curiosity'. Now, relationships are as far removed from science as a Van der Graaf generator is from a blender, but the same rule applies.

There are often bumps in the road to marital bliss, even in the best relationships. Should you stay or should you go?

Many people believe that having a baby is a first class ticket to save a marriage, a quick fix to often unrelated marital problems. It is often thought that the miracle of a new life will bring a renewed bond to a relationship, distract the partners from what is causing their unrest and ultimately save the marriage.

To discover who broke your heart, how to heal it & where to find the courage to start over, look within ...

The above statement is not merely an amateur poet’s attempt at rhyming; it is a fact. More often than not, our sexual problems (and there are so many of them), are all related to what’s going on inside our head. Problems in our sex life might seem just physical, but there’s a whole lot of psychology behind things going wrong in the bedroom.

Women are always quick to punish themselves for ending up in an abusive relationship. Mostly, they can't even explain how it happened. That's because nobody has ever told them 10 key things about mental abuse.

Emotional affairs are those where emotional connection is achieved by two persons who have a relationship with someone else.

From the author of Conscious Dating, the new ground-breaking book for singles, learn ten things you can do right now to find your perfect mate.

Get familiar with the different paternity tests available and how to use them.

If people are giving you the cold shoulder or have clammed up and gone silent on you, there could be many things going on. Whatever it is, the silent person may be finding it hard to speak out and doesn't feel safe in doing so. When we grew up some of us only learnt to voice our displeasure by silent withdrawal. Here are some tips that I cannot guarantee will work with everyone, as each person and situation is different, however I have certainly found them helpful.

According to Dr. Gary S. Goodman, best-selling author, sales, service andsuccess coach, and Black Belt in Kenpo Karate, looking into the eyes of bad guys and strangers is dangerous for three reasons. This popular keynote speaker and radio and TV expert commentator tells you exactly where to look to be safe and to respond faster to potential attacks.

Can we mend a broken heart?

Not many people know about the hidden power struggles that can occur in a relationship or marriage. This article is about a hidden powerstruggle known as rhythms. Every person has their own unique rhythm whether that is how they eat, sleep, work, relax, or even think and breathe.

To fully receive the love you desire, don’t act out some fiction of how you think it's supposed to be. If you do you'll just be swept away by the fake drama of your imaginings, and you'll lose any possibility for real intimacy. The heart and soul of real romance is all about being who you are -- really are -- in the moment.

Do you know how to design your relationship? Here are some tips and tools for how to be together.