Let's face it – break ups are BAD, to say the least. There are no two ways about. I have quite a lot of really tough and smart guys who stick to a relationship just fearing the worse – a break up. And there are guys who are out of it physically, but still very much in it mentally. After all it’s a matter of the heart.

Are you willing to push to your greatest level as a partner. Most people quit trying once they seal the deal. If you want your partner to adore then follow the advice from Mark Webb's excerpt from his bestselling book, How To Be A Great Partner.

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.

Still controlled by the fear of expressing what you feel deep down? Till when will you keep that affection that you feel for your buddy, friend or workmate? Better let go of what you feel, now that you still have the time and opportunity. Tomorrow may be too late. Can't say those feelings in person? Shake off your doubts and fears with free greeting cards online! With E-cards around, you can freely express your emotions without having to say it in person.

To have and maintain strong family ties the seniors in the family have to make extra efforts. It is very important to know what one wants in life and what the family as a whole expects from the different members. As the couple come together to start a family they should try to figure out what they want out of their family life. They should share their goals and dreams.

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.

There is no denying the fact that men and women are equally important in a relationship. One cannot exist without the other. And to keep a relationship long lasting both have to make an effort to make each other feel good in a relationship.

Divorce is almost becoming as common an experience as marriage itself. But divorce can be avoided by anyone who is willing to keep the commitments made when rings were exchanged. Couples who succeed in rescuing their relationships seem to do so by using a network of support, a combination of experts who can help guide them to specific approaches to various issues. The Marriage Medics offers tips to help couples survive their marriages.

Is your spouse too controlling? Are you too passive? Or are the roles reversed? Control issues refer to who’s in control, who’s in charge, or who’s getting their way. Significant control issues are always harmful to a relationship. Here are ten reasons you need to be concerned if you have unresolved control problems in your marriage.

Every relationship undergoes its own phases of good and bad times. During good times you take things for granted and forget to make efforts to keep the relationship intact. A relationship demands hard work. You have to work towards your relationship to make it happy and long lasting.

We need to understand that, unlike us, a man is a sum of his parts; it is the components that make the whole. By that I mean that, all the various parts of his life can be split off from each other, just like a book shelf.

You should treat the women at the social with respect. Given their resources, they have made as much of a commitment as you have. In many ways, they have more to gain and lose than you do.

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.

As relationships mature, grow and develop people can sometimes forget the little things that can have a positive impact on the quality of the relationship. I put these in three categories: Simple courtesies, simple pleasures, and simple words.

Relationships are either getting better or they are getting worse. They are dynamic entities and do not remain the same. Therefore, if your relationship is not getting better, it is more than likely getting worse in some way.

Having a relationship or being married is actually the same in relation to women's expectations. Women want their partner to behave in a certain way and also expect from their partner to understand their point of view, agree and next time act without needing any guidance from their part.

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

Addresses how to increase the level of intimacy in your relationships. Explores how the lack of humility and its effects stifles the growth in relationships

Challenged by sharing a bed with another person? Get some tips on how to negotiate this most intimate of daily events.

Does distance really make the heart grow fonder? According to American relationship experts, it does. We find out whether this holds true for the young working couples here who are forced to stay apart...

I am sure that we have all been through the nightmare of been dumped by our boyfriend or girlfriend. At times it is something that we were expecting, however more often than not it comes as a big shock. In this situation it is very hard to take, and in this article I give free tips on how to cope in this situation.

In the light of day, many dreams seem silly. But in order to unearth the cause of a dream, we must dissect the root of its emotion. Opportunities abound for community and connectedness when we look deeper into our psyche.