Find out why you should not contact your ex after a break up and ways to help you conquer the urge to do so.

You were happily married. May be for a while. And you split. It can be imagined irrespective of the length of a marriage, a divorce does leave immovable scars. And the mere thought of seeing someone again can be dissuading. Love is all about being vulnerable to someone – why go through it again?

Having a birthday is actually a wonderful thing. Why do so many people freak out? I am happier now than I was 20 years ago.

My mother was meeting Mike for the first time, after hearing about him for many years. Mike Schwass: national speaker, published author, coach, therapist, namesake for the high school Blackhawks MVP award...and quadriplegic.

Food is the best way to enter the heart. You can always surprise your partner with a breakfast in bed whenever your partner is in a relaxed mood. Never be superficial in love. If you love somebody show it. It shouldn’t be just words saying “I love you” show it in your actions filled with emotions and sentiments.

Many times we do things in life for no particular reason or occasion, we do those things because something from inside tells us to do it, as such in a relationship too love should be showed for no reason but simply the fact that you love your partner and it is the heart within us that tells to do it. Doesn’t your heart tell you to simply buy a gift for your lover when you come across something that reminds you of him or her? You gift should not necessarily be an expensive one as it is just a way to express your love and love is not big or small.

In addition to socialization there are other factors that effect an individual and the relationship of these factors to the personality factor must be considered.

In the nineteenth century men came to realize that all human activity ran its course within society and that nothing could withdraw itself from its influence.

We have a very bad habit. Most often than not we make plans without considering our men’s opinions. We assume they are attached to us when this is so far from the truth.

Why do you say, “I have a bad marriage?” Maybe what you should be saying is, “I am a bad marriage partner?” The reality is folks, marriage takes a giving and forgiving attitude, and without that, what is left? You tell me what happens when you don’t forgive your spouse?

There are no deeper wounds that are harder to heal, than those inflicted by lies and deceit. Do you stay in the game or pack up your bags and move on?

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!

We only truly fail when we cease to strive to be better. We only lose when we quit. Accept your mistakes and learning opportunities and pick yourself up and move on. Let the bad from the past go. Just let it go...

There will always be people that drift from one addiction to another. Needless to say, these are not the best candidates for long-term relationships or commitments. However, if you are struggling with a partner who has a simple short-term obsession, you can bring them back into the fold with common sense, passion and support.

Emotional and physical abuse is believed to be only for women. Men are the abusers and women the victims. Don't women abuse men? Yes they do get abused and mercilessly. A woman can be brutal when it comes to blames and accusations.

All relationships go through trying times; it's how a couple handles those times that makes the difference between staying together and splitting up. A lot of people resort to couples’ counseling in a bid to save a fragile relationship.

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?

There is a secret psychology to love relationships. Most people don't know about it, that's why most people aren't successful at having a long-term romantic relationship. A lack of love is not the problem, it is merely a symptom of what's going on inside you.

This installment covers the phone/email stalker. You can find this article series as part of Game Chronicles

Many people demand respect, but how can you give respect to someone you don't know. Now the politically correct crowd will say you must treat everyone with respect.

What are the facts about infidelity?

Do you ever feel lacking in emotional confidence, self esteem, self worth, an ability to face the world and to generally feel effective in your life? Do you use your relationship to compensate for not feeling like a whole person? Well if you'd like to change that then this article will take you there.

Have you ever felt lonely in your relationship? Read on to discover what to do when that lonely feeling hits.