And I stopped and thought about how these traditions come and stay. About how generations of children have celebrated religious heritages with bar/bat mitzvahs and christenings and baptism parties; about how American girls have Sweet Sixteen’s and how Latin girls have Quince’s. About weddings. And how these events occur just once in a lifetime. Once or twice in a family.

The vehemence of your feelings towards a partner who has let you down does not necessarily mean relationship is over. The opposite of love is not hate but indifference.

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.

Improving your relationship is not a long process; a single little step taken by you does wonders. You will find your relationship blooming beautifully as ever. What you need to do is to give time to yourself, involve in hobbies and activities that please you. Socialize, or do something creative that releases your heart from the pain you are going through.

Too many couples focus on the why of getting better. Read on to discover why the what is much more important.

Limerence is an involuntary cognitive and emotional state characterized foremost by intrusive thinking, longing for reciprocation and sensitivity to external events signifying uncertainty or hope in relation to a person of our desires. It can be destructive and tiring for an individual. This article briefly provides a case study and asks about a possible solution for escaping the clutches of limerence.

If you are reliable, faithful, kind, honest, stable, you are everything she is looking for. It may sound ironic, but if you sound too wonderful, it may decrease your chances with a woman.

Are you just ‘going through the motions’ in your relationship? Do the words ‘I love you, but I’m not IN LOVE with you’ describe what you’re feeling? Find out what’s missing and how you can put the spark back into your relationship.

How much do you need to reveal when you are meeting someone new?

Pen pals are gradually becoming more technology savvy. Days are gone when people used to write letter to their pen pals. The approach was very personal. People used to receive letters written on attractive stationery from their pen pals. Recipients would be so overjoyed when they saw a letter from their pen pals in the mailbox. It was a real treat. People share their thoughts, joys and sorrows with their pen pals through letters. But, with the introduction of Internet, handwritten letters have become quite an obsolete phenomenon. Email has pretty much replaced handwritten letters.

Being in love can impair your judgment. When in a serious relationship, so much time, energy and love has been expended, it can be very difficult to be inwardly honest and face the reality of if the relationship is actually healthy and will withstand the test of time.

Most women who want to get married are really in love with the idea of marriage. What this means for a man in a serious relationship is that there may come a time when she gives you the ultimatum “Marry Me or Else!” Most women never really tell you what the “else” is because they know if you knew what “else” meant, you would choose else every single time.

Don't let your relationship fail. Learn about 5 relationship killers and begin to heal the underlying fears that cause these relationship killers.

Are you looking for what you really want in a relationship? Or are you actually trying to compensate for what you lack? Find out how you can create a relationship that sustains and nurtures you.

A popular means of finding a dating partner has become the Internet but there are disadvantages to this. The most common underlying problem with dating sites is pictures.

Who needs loud mouth Dr. Phil? Such insight into obtaining this most elusive of life's simple pleasures hasn’t been shared since Dr. Ruth endorsed the Eroscillator 2.

Developed from the 10 Steps to Success in Love and Marriage, this article shares the understanding needed to end the pain of divorce and domestic violence. The reader is empowered to separate fact from fiction.

Living in Two locals: Double the Fun or Life Divided?

Have you ever wondered where all the romance has gone in your Long Distance Relationship? Find out more below ...

The following outlines the steps to take to influence people. You can use these steps no matter what you are trying to change their minds about.

Here is a short quiz to help pinpoint those aspects of your behavior that challenge your attraction to others; PLEASE, ANSWER THIS SHORT QUIZ SINCERELY: 1. Did one of your best relationships fizzled and ended unexpectedly this year, against your wishes? Still you don't understand what happened? 2. Have had the feeling that people avoided you or tried to leave you aside at work? 3. Very much loved people began reacting with anger and barking at you, out of the blue? 4. Feeling more isolated than before and having difficulties making new friends?

How close do you want to be with your partner? Here are tips and tools for getting and staying close.