Those who take relationships for granted and do not take the time to do the maintenance will find a once beautiful relationship will wilt and die. You are in a comfortable relationship were you have mutual respect for each other. It may not have the zest and excitement of a new relationship but you have learned to live in contentment with another. This really is a fine achievement worthy of praise. It has the reward of a long lasting loving relationship that can only be coveted by many.

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.

The other day I found myself 'inadvertently' eavesdropping on the conversation of some two young men. They were talking about Aids, sex and marriage.

How is the future of your current relationship looking? Take a quiz to see if you have the passion and romance needed to insure long-term happiness.

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

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'!).

Emotion is the language of the ego. Emotion is the most wonderful honesty about how you feel, think and see life. But if you think your emotions are anything but a witnessing of your own “unconsciousness”, you may have a big problem in life. Emotions block love. No relationship, sacred or otherwise, can thrive when a couple considers their emotions a foundation. Those emotions are so changeable.

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.

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?

So you started a relationship with a cute, sweet girl who turned out to be an emotional wreck and possibly mentally insane. No problem, follow these seven steps to break up with your girlfriend.

Many couples long to get away, but many factors interfere with taking a vacation. Children, cost, and work are only a few of the major issues couples face when planning vacations. Yet time away can be a wonderful way to rejuvenate mind, spirit, and romance.

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.

Friendship is life's sweetest gift

Biggest Reasons Why Relationships Don't Work outlines 5 major areas where relationships fail. Couples today find themselves in difficulty keeping a relationship. Find out the five simple ways to have your relationship happy, fresh and feeling great!

This sounds a different kind of title - Do You Understand your Lover? Doesn’t everybody do? Sadly not many of us understand our partners fully. If we had understood our lovers, the rates of separations and divorces would have gone down substantially instead of increasing.

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So your ex has come back into the picture. He says he's sorry about the past. He says that he really loves you. He says that he wants to try again. Before you hand him the keys to your heart, please consider these crucial points!

Too often we think we have successfully compromised or negotiated an issue with a loved one and, in fact, we have actually given up, given in or settled.

Do you love or do you lust?

2006-2007 a time when the earth moves more fully through a cleansing and rebalancing cycle as we revisit our individual/collective history in preparation to co-create a new earth story, a 'heart story' that supports us remembering our true purpose for being. As we surrender to embrace our pain, we will have the courage and fortitude to co-create new foundations for more conscious loving relationships. Free from our collective past, we can set out to explore the new world. Empowered, together we can delight in the adventure as we open to celebrate new dimensions of life in the ship with all of our relations!

Do you know how to use love languages in your relationship? Read on to discover how to use this powerful tool in your own relationship.