If you want more out of your relationship then you have to be more. Relationship Specialist, Mark Webb, shares an excerpt from his bestselling book, How To Be A Great Partner.

Tribal living has survived for millions of years. Yet today few choose it as their lifestyle.

There is an old saying to the effect that if an event is celebrated where no friends or relatives are invited then the gods may still bless it if they deem fit, but if an occasion is celebrated without inviting any neighbor the gods too shall withhold their blessing.

Following traditions in some way bring excitement in you life. There is always something you are expecting. Make it a tradition to celebrate your anniversary at some particular place you both love to go, it could be a restaurant which has its own specialty, a solitary place where you feel close to the nature and close to each other. Follow traditions to keep your married life full of excitement and fun.

When we are children we do not yet have an identity. We learn about who we are through the mirroring that we get from our parents. It is called mirroring to describe the ability of good parents to gently hold up an imaginary mirror in front of the child until they learn to see themselves clearly without harsh judgments. If we do not get enough realistic mirroring during the years we live with them, we remain pretty clueless about who we really are.

When we fail to get the response or connection with our partner that we want, perhaps we should stop and look at our own thoughts and behavior. It may remind us of frightful tigers from our past stalking the room. Sometimes a calm and collected exterior hides demons lingering from childhood. But how do we uncover the real person underneath our sophisticated facade? We climbed that mountain so long ago; the path we took may be lost in the undergrowth.

Be kind and thoughtful towards your spouse and family members. Being kind to each other strengthens the relationship and this further makes you look towards others with the same feeling of kindness - Love unconditionally. Love your partner for all the good and bad qualities. Nobody is perfect. This is love, true love filled with kindness.

After years in a relationship, you know how many couples lose that loving feeling? Read on to discover on reminiscing can rekindle the romance in your relationship.

When the relationship is under some pressure because of some dwindling finances or raising small kids, being romantic can be the last thing in your mind. This is exactly the time to step back and remember the things that brought you together in the first place, according to Mark Goulston, MD, the author of The 6 Secrets of a Lasting Relationship.

Sacred Love is a high and conscious alter on which you place the ritual of bond. It is sacred because there is nothing that can be allowed to intrude on it, a reverence, a devotion. It is a place from which the rest of life, including your work and play, can be undertaken.

Making these mistakes will destroy even the best of relationships. Don't these mistakes destroy yours. Helpful advice on preventing and correcting common relationship problems.

Maintaining intimacy in relationships can be difficult, but something worth striving for. Wtih these tips, you will be on your way to experiencing more closeness in your relationships.

I don’t know about you, but I have often wondered why people disguise statements, needs or expectations in the form of questions. Let me explain.

If you are thinking of employing the services of a marriage counselor, here are some tips to ensure you get the most value for your time and money.

Have a list of questions that you want to ask them. Don't be afraid to be direct. Bring pictures of yourself, your family, and photos that show your lifestyle, your home, and the area where you live.

I got an email from out of the blue from ICQ, which asked if I wanted to post my picture and bio on their website.I sent the info to them on a lark. Shorty, I received an email from a Ukrainian woman.

You submit a letter for your intended in email format, written in your native language. That email is translated into Russian by the agency and sent to your intended by registered mail.

My husband cheated on me multiple times. It's really easy to get bogged down in thinking that because of his terrible actions that all the problems in the marriage are his fault.

An anniversary party is a celebration of a couple's love and relationship. A good party can end on a good note with the addition of party favors. Party favors are a way for the host or hostess to thank their guests with a small keepsake of the celebration.

A wilderness of shattered relationships exists because men and women are doing things incorrectly. Read how history has shaped the way you think and why this thinking is detrimental to your relationships.

You can control yourself when dealing with difficult people and turn the tables on them. Here are concise statements you can say silently to yourself that change everything! Difficult people will sense your new and calm power and be thrown off balance.

A smile can be very reassuring. How often do you take a smile as meaning that things are more right, than wrong, with your world? that the person smiling is friendly, rather than hostile? Most people smile to convey a degree of genuine warmth and friendliness. Some don’t. A few simple criteria can help you see beyond the mask.

Without self esteem there can be no real intimacy. Without real intimacy there can be no successful relationship. Low self esteem is the result of the sum total of all the traumatic life experiences you have had and which are stored inside you as memories. All these can be released quickly and easily thereby helping you achieve intimacy and a successful relationship. Do you have the courage or would you rather look forward to a disappointing separation?