There is an old saying to the effect that if an event is celebrated where no friends or relatives are invited then the gods may still bless it if they deem fit, but if an occasion is celebrated without inviting any neighbor the gods too shall withhold their blessing.

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.

I came across a question recently. In brief the poster wanted to know how she could trust any man again. Two men one after other ditched her and the second one was very close. She wanted to know if she should try any new relationship at all or forget it.

According to MSN Money (Sept. 2005), not counting Higher Education, which can mount to $150,000, and not counting private schools and hospital bills, a child costs $135K ($40K/year, income) ; $185K($40-70K/year income); and $270K (70K+/year, income). Children 15-17 years old are more expensive. Expensive? Mamma mia!

Maintaining intimacy in relationships can be difficult, but something worth striving for. Wtih these tips, you will be on your way to experiencing more closeness in your relationships.

There is a big difference between pain and suffering. Pain is when you cut your hand. You don’t worry about your hand if you know it will get better. Suffering is when you’re not sure that your hand will heal, and you worry about what is going to happen. In relationship, pain comes and goes, and this is normal. Suffering in relationship comes when you hold back love because you are worried about whether your relationship will survive the pain.

There are no truer words spoken than, “Talk is cheap.” If you are in a relationship with someone who is unreliable and has a knack for disappointing you, is it worth it?

You walk hand in hand, talking about how lucky you both are to be together. You introduce one of your male friends to him. As you continue to walk, you notice that your boyfriend seems upset. He starts accusing you of flirting. You dismiss his argument as unreasonable and unfounded. He hits you.

It's your girlfriend's birthday or your first Christmas together, and you want to get her the best gift she's ever had. Gifts mean a lot to women. The right gift tells her you're thoughtful, observant, and you really understand her. The wrong one, however, can tell her just the opposite. Don't get stuck in her Bad Boyfriends Book of Records.

Cain killed Abel because he was jealous of him. Da Vinci Code says St. Peter was jealous of Jesus’ affection towards Mary Magdalene. Jealousy has been a part of human existence since the time our forefathers walked this earth, and even today it is one of the most common emotions that affect people across the world. We could go as far as saying that it’s the most human of all emotions, and it’s natural to feel jealous from time to time.

Has a bad relationship left you feeling drained and powerless? One simple change in your thinking will give you the motivation to move forward and the strength to rebuild your life.

There you were, deeply involved in a relationship. It may have been stormy or you may have thought everything was running smoothly. Then it happened: Your significant other no longer wanted to be your significant other...

We all belong to a community of one sort or another. Nursing home - Assisted living site - village or Town. How do you connect to those in your community?

It feels so good when...This would be the perfect relationship, but who has this?

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

Modern communication technology is supposed to make us more connected at a time when we're all so busy. But if we're not careful, it can actually interfere with our ability to be close and present with our friends and loved ones.

As I get older, I am starting to realise that it is difficult to keep a woman happy in the bedroom. These are a few thoughts that may be worth considering.

This is the true story of a modern day quest, a quest to really see if it is possible to find the girl of your dreams in this dynamic and fast moving world we live in today.

Many women believe that if they are close to their man they should know everything about him. Not only is this untrue, but it is one of the main reasons relationships develop difficulties. In the very best of relationships, each partner has the space to have their own past and secrets. This article explains which secrets a man often needs to keep and why. It shows how to create boundaries where all feel valued and respected.

Love, or rather, the state of being in love, is sometimes too close to obsession, especially if it is unrequited, but also when, after a major break up, you find it hard to forget the past.

Lately I've had a run of clients having a very hard time getting over the end of a relationship, so let me share some secrets with you about how to heal.

We take for granted our role in American culture, but what does it really mean to be an American? How do we define ourselves among world cultures?