Compliments are a golden key to your mate's heart. Paying honest compliments is a very inexpensive way to reach out to your mate’s heart. Do not be a miser but generous in giving compliments. So it is a must to notice the good things about your partners and compliment each other and get glued together.

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.

I am no expert at love. The very word makes me nauseous and sets my body to a defensive mode. But I have had my heart broken once or twice. Badly. By some pathetic loser by the way. Lucky for me, I'm a quick learner. I made ridiculous mistakes of cosmic proportions and learnt a thing or two.

Some men take advantage of the 'men-are-as-old-as-they-think; women-are-as-old-as-they-look' saying. They 'know' that looks to women are like shells to snails – they will go to great lengths to preserve their youth (at least for their 'prince charming'!).

Some of the happiest people I've ever met in my life are those that spend more time thinking about others than they do themselves. Living a life where you do not have to constantly apologise for your misbehaviour can only be fruitful in the long term, both for you and those around you.

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.

Now, what right had she to check his phone book? Where is his privacy? Many women check bank statements, address books, wallets, pockets, you name it. What for?

'Live your life at the campfire' says Brandon Bays (The Journey), meaning that we don't need to wait years to deal with issues but rather deal with them right here in the now. Whenever you are ready to let go of stored emotions, empty out all the past pain and come to a place where complete forgiveness is possible - let it happen! Your life will provide you with enough opportunities to learn, understand, and let go - WHEN you do each step is your choice.

For those who have been divorced or separated, it can be quite a difficult transition, especially if there are kids involved. However getting back into the dating scene doesn't have to be impossible or difficult. Of course do not jump onto the scene right after a separation, and do take your time until you feel you are ready again.

Many women do not recognize that they have the power within themselves to live the life they truly desire. Too often, women find themselves forfeiting that inner strength for the counterfeit of an externally driven motivator - the expectations and demands of relationships in their lives.

Hard work is bad management. What is inspiration in the workplace? Thanks for this question. Truth is, there is no such thing as inspiration. You can't create it, do it or have it. You can’t cause it or lose it.

Strengthen your marriage with a solid foundation. Make sure you start off with the right tools. Here are 6 powerful pieces of advice. Also, some good things to keep in mind if conflict arises.

Can you say that you do not have any emotional baggage? Do you know why certain behaviors or words hurt your feelings? Recognizing the emotional wounds - especially those that are unhealed – is the first step in identifying unmet needs in your relationship. Both partners have wounds and unmet needs. To Co-Create a Conscious Relationship you must learn to identify these wounds, see how they impact your relationship, and rectify the situation. This assessment begins the revealing and, at times, painful, experience of healing wounds.

Nearly half of marriages in the United States end, and one of the biggest reasons for this is infidelity. This article will help you understand exactly what infidelity is, why it happens, and how to cope with it if it happens to you.

How much space do you give to your partner/spouse? Or you are one of those who have advice on everything and who want to be with their partner at all times. Meeting your friends? Let me come with you. Going for shopping? I will also come. Going for a walk? Let me join you?

I advise women not to live with a man before marriage. Familiarity breeds contempt, especially for men.

Answers these questions and you will immediately highlight what’s working in your relationship and what’s not ~ and most importantly why.

This brief article explores ways to more effectively communicate in your intimate relationship. Relationships tend to be our greatest source of joy or our greatest source of pain. How effectively we communicate typically makes the difference.

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?

To truly understand domestic violence and abuse, we get inside the mind of the victims and let them tell us their stories. Only they know what has led them to this point.

Some of the best lessons come directly from the counseling office. Here's some of the wisdom my clients are sending you this week: 5 things to avoid, and 5 things to do in relationships.

This is a series of short articles about men and their preferences. Men are not difficult beings, or the enemy, as some women would like us to belief. They are simply different. By understanding and accepting their men, women can save their relationships and keep their sanity.