The key to a happy relationship is laughter and fun. Laughter is the medicine that helps you reduce the stress you are undergoing. Try not to take things seriously all the time. Laugh and have fun it will help you face problems in a better way. Be happy and make other happy.

Surprises nourish our relationships. A surprise may not necessarily be a big one. Little things in ones life lead to immense applauds. A small surprise may just do wonders in your relationship.

Some people have a great relationship with a life partner. They have been happily married (or having been living with another) for quite some time; things are just perfect; and the living together flows like it travels on those fast trains: comfortably, efficiently, and bump-less.

Presents will never make up for the lack of presence.

After researching numerous books and attending seminars on effective relationships I have found that the following behaviors are pretty consistent in relationships that last and are filled with love, happiness and friendship. Yhey are and in no particular order of importance.

Guys listen and make sure to listen good. There is more to life than letting your testosterones lead your life.

It is not our indifference that keeps us warm at night. It is our willing and inspiring tenderness that makes others want to be near us. To want to keep us warm. The simple hug, touch, and caress are more than an awesome experience. They have the potential to change your whole life.

Organising your time effectively is crucial for maintaining relationships and remaining mentally and physically fit. Here is what we find out

Do the same problems keep popping up in your relationship? Do you waste precious energy on endless battles? Every relationship encounters issues and problems. To Co-Create a Conscious Relationship, you must recognize that there are both solvable and unsolvable problems and that you can live with both. Understanding the causes of the problems is the first step to living with them. This assessment addresses your understanding of the problems in your relationship, or lack thereof.

Is your relationship over? Learn how to get through it so you can get to the other side. Remember, what you tell yourself is everything. Learn how to change your thoughts and you'll change your life; just give yourself some time.

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”.

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?

I get asked this alot. How to you be in a relationship with a narcissist at best is difficult. My honestly advice, is to stop. End that relationship, end it as soon as possible. I can't emphasize that no one needs to be in a relationship with a narcissist.

Discover what sexy, exotic lingerie can do to spice up your love life and make your relationship with your partner more interesting and exciting.

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?

Friendship is a gift of God. Some of us are blessed with good friends. But as it happens, these friendships are taken for granted in some cases and not valued.

You've heard the term codependence. What does it mean? Does it pertain to you? Well if you've ever been angry with your partner I can bet that it does. Did you know that codependence is a warning sign that can spell the end of your relationship if not addressed? If I've got you reflecting on your situation then you may wish to read this article.

Whenever we discover a repetitive pattern of unhealthy dating it's important to first take a look and find out what is going on with our attraction beacon. We like what we can relate to the most, so chances are if we learn to fix the parts of us that perpetuate the problem the attraction will disappear.

You can get more love, romance, affection and attention by honestly treating your man as though you really do trust and respect him -- even if you're not quite there yet!

One of the most interesting, yet baffling, thing about life is that out of all the people in the world, a few fortunate ones will touch our lives in a special way and leave lasting impressions. One such person is your karmic soul mate.

As I promised, today we will analyze the letter from Kevin. He had an unhappy meeting and he wants us to analyze where he made a mistake. Here is his letter:

Some of the best lessons come directly from the counseling office. Here's some of the wisdom my clients are sending you this week: 5 things to avoid, and 5 things to do in relationships.