And I stopped and thought about how these traditions come and stay. About how generations of children have celebrated religious heritages with bar/bat mitzvahs and christenings and baptism parties; about how American girls have Sweet Sixteen’s and how Latin girls have Quince’s. About weddings. And how these events occur just once in a lifetime. Once or twice in a family.

Are you willing to risk a greater degree of pain and disappointment for a higher level of joy, satisfaction, and emotional fulfillment? Every choice in life has tradeoffs. We carefully weigh the possible outcomes, assess our willingness and tolerance for risk, and then make a choice based on our perceptions of the outcomes.

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.

Men complain that some women are unrealistic in their expectations and want too much. They think that, instead of wanting fancy cars and homes and credit cards and jewelry, women should be content in having a good man. They say that when women don't have these things, they complain about having a terrible life.

Solving problems in relationships requires honesty, integrity and a downright simple understanding of where the answers are not...

'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.

I never expected that I would one day hate the person I loved so much. We were very happy. I do not know what happened, but suddenly our relationship collapsed. This is heart breaking. I do not know what to do, or think? I am going numb with stress.

Have a list of questions that you want to ask them. Don't be afraid to be direct. Bring pictures of yourself, your family, and photos that show your lifestyle, your home, and the area where you live.

One of the common marriage problems, which often materialises early on in a relationship, is boredom. Couples often find that after the honeymoon period is behind them and they have settled in to married life it isn’t quite the constant bed of roses that they imagined it to be.

A parent should never outlive their child. It should somehow be made into a law.

Questions with Answers 1. What is Emotional Shoplifting? 2. How Can I Recognize the warning signs of Emotional Shoplifting? 3. What is Relationship Bankruptcy? 4. How Can I Spot it or Turn it Around? THE ANSWERS

Guys serenade her by getting up in the middle of a fully crowded restaurant (not a cheap “all you can eat” type) and declaring your undying love for her in front of a bunch of “I don’t need a man to make me happy” man-hating women. Blaring “our song” outside her window in the middle of the night after you’ve had a nasty fight will get you back in the house quicker than you can say “Halle Berry”.

Every woman can be adored. Every woman can connect instantly, on a deep emotional level, with a good man who's perfect for her, by practicing treating herself with love and compassion.

The graduation ceremony is a cultural tradition that is considered a rite of passage. The ceremony marks a transition from one stage in a student’s life to another.

Don't let your arguments bitter your relationships. No matter how difficult the subject, use this tip to get to the bottom of the issue while allowing both of you the necessary time to think and come back with a constructive solution.

When you start dating online, you might run across many types of people. Some will be open and honest about who they are and their physical appearance and others will not.

Listening is one of the most effective communication skills we can learn. For it to be really effective we must learn to 'actively' listen. However, listening is about more than what's being said.

I've talked to many men who claim that being a nice guy just doesn't work with women. In my opinion, there is a little bit of truth in this. The reason why that type of man is so appealing to women may not be so obvious though.

Are you plagued by annoying behavior? Well, you’re about to give your loved one a great gift! Yup, you’re going to stop doing what drives you and your partner crazy.

Forgiveness. It's not what its cut out to be. This article will significantly challenge your beliefs about forgiveness and by doing so help you restore your sense of honesty and personal honor.

Friendship and love. Both are so much related to each other. And both are so dissimilar! What are the differences between friendship and love? Is platonic friendship possible between persons of opposite sex? Let us try and understand.

Everyone seems to have been through a broken heart or two. With all the practice, you'd think breakups would become easier to deal with. Alas, being dumped is one of the crummiest situations we mere mortals have to surmount.