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.

I was thinking the other day (No cracks from my friends please.) about the subtle differences between words that are commonly used, sometimes not used or mis-used. Let me give you an example. I'm sorry. This simple two word sentence can be interpreted so many ways and have so many different meanings for both the person who speaks them and the person who they are directed toward.

This is a supremely important topic because it affects countless millions of men and women. There are now more singles than ever before in American history. Looking into the relational and social dynamics we'll be able to start seeing what's really going on, why it's going on and how to fix it so that men and women can experience more freedom and fulfilling interpersonal relationships.

A thirty-year-old with a child is much more likely to work out a relationship than a twenty-year-old looking for an adventure. Don’t dismiss women with children. She may be a diamond in the rough.

A few months ago, I received an invitation in the mail. When I examined it, I discovered that it was an invitation to my best friend’s parent’s 50th wedding anniversary party. I have known my best friend and her family for almost 35 years, as a result I have become very close with them.

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.

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

Everyone wants fun and excitement in a relationship. Greet our partner in such a way that is exciting. Get your lover addicted to you with your different way of greeting him. Your partner should always feel a wave of excitement on meeting you while returning from work or any place, after a long break or a short break whatever the gap the meeting should be exciting.

A touch heals the sick faster. This healing factor of the touch surpasses are anticipation when it comes to relationship. A touch is a must in a relationship. It heals the wounds in a relationship than words. The language of touch is understood by all the young, the old, the deaf and the dumb, even the animals. It is a powerful expression of love that bonds the relationship tightly.

The situation requires acceptance and forgiveness. Can you accept and forgive without dwelling on the idea that it is truly none of your business whether the other person will mend the hole that is now part of your heart?

This power struggle is a turn off. I have heard it many times from different men. Why do we always want to prove to men that we are smarter, tough, and independent? Why keep score?

If you seem to be going nowhere with your love life, if you are tired of months and years of unhappy relationships that lead nowhere, it may be that you are not following the right advice

A common theme in my articles, on my website, and in my coaching practice is on needs. For our purposes we define a need as a condition requiring relief. There are quite obviously many needs that you meet on a daily basis. Hunger may be one of the first things to come to mind when we think of needs, however, this is more of a physical need and we want to focus on our emotional needs!

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

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?

Would you like to know how to meet someone? Do you long for a relationship? Do you ever wonder how a Sallie meets her Harry? There are actions and attitudes that will help you attract the relationship you seek.

A couple, as man and woman, will share feelings and each other constantly during a relationship. Often times a man can become self centered, distant and uninterested in what you do or how you are.

In the beginning of a relationship the romance is on its peak. The two of you are so comfortable together that you think this romance will never fade. Over time one discovers that romance is not as important as understanding each other’s needs and demands. Time flies by and you strive to cater for your partner’s demands and in all this hassle romance goes in the background. However, you must know that romance is as important for ...

Tbe best way to assess the maturity of others is to know your own. Here's how.

I have spoken about various games we play in relationships. The games that are mostly negative drain the relationship of its charm and effectively kill all the love and care that partners can have for each other.

Letting go is never easy, and yet there’re times when all you could do is to let go.

How can I say goodbye when I don’t want to? Can you please explain why some people keep returning to each other after repeated break-ups? How do I stop thinking about the past and hoping for the future? What do I do with all of the love I still feel for that person?

Finally an answer to the million dollar question. Why do women date jerks? The answer to this question is actually a lot more complicated than one might think. We are going to have to blame Mother Nature for this seemingly illogical behavior.