The biggest complaint most people have about their relationships is that their partner doesn't really value them. Does that sound familiar?

I was thinking the other day (No cracks from my friends please.) about the subtle differences between words that are commonly used, sometimes not used or mis-used. Let me give you an example. I'm sorry. This simple two word sentence can be interpreted so many ways and have so many different meanings for both the person who speaks them and the person who they are directed toward.

Intimacy is very important to keep a relationship alive and so is passion. Never feel shy to experiment to make your relationship interesting. Love in itself is interesting and to experiment more on that adds excitement, vigor and vitality. So keep experimenting.

Following traditions in some way bring excitement in you life. There is always something you are expecting. Make it a tradition to celebrate your anniversary at some particular place you both love to go, it could be a restaurant which has its own specialty, a solitary place where you feel close to the nature and close to each other. Follow traditions to keep your married life full of excitement and fun.

Anyone who has crossed over would agree to that. It’s like when we cross over even the most insignificant things start niggling us. A small comment or a lame joke usually end up in the unchartered territory. And we usually don’t want to mention that we were offended by something that didn’t feel right to us. You see all the perceptions about grown-ups ‘discussing’ their problems are a farce. We don’t ‘discuss’ anything heavier than the weather.

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.

When we are children we do not yet have an identity. We learn about who we are through the mirroring that we get from our parents. It is called mirroring to describe the ability of good parents to gently hold up an imaginary mirror in front of the child until they learn to see themselves clearly without harsh judgments. If we do not get enough realistic mirroring during the years we live with them, we remain pretty clueless about who we really are.

Here are key questions and answers that anyone can apply to get it right in a relationship with someone else as well as yourself.

Divorce is almost becoming as common an experience as marriage itself. But divorce can be avoided by anyone who is willing to keep the commitments made when rings were exchanged. Couples who succeed in rescuing their relationships seem to do so by using a network of support, a combination of experts who can help guide them to specific approaches to various issues. The Marriage Medics offers tips to help couples survive their marriages.

Everyone wants to be respected by others but not all of them get it. It's important to first define who a respectable person is before giving respect to him. Many people who deserve respect do not receive it. This is mainly attributed to the fact that they don't know how to demand respect from others. Either they are ignorant of this right of theirs, or they themselves do not show respect to others.

Some in-laws like to give out a lot of unasked for advice. They may tell you how to cook, what to wear, how to discipline the kids, How to budget your finances, etc. They may treat you as if you are still a child and don’t know any better. In-laws are older than us, but that does not necessarily mean they are wiser. Be respectful at all times, and take what you want and throw the rest out.

When your Russian fiance gets to America, she is going to take over the house. It’s her house now. That’s the way Russian women are raised. Your roommate is public enemy number one in her eyes.

A broken heart cannot exist unless you are withholding love. This can be confusing because how can you love someone who hurt you, broke your trust? But you need to see these as two separate things. One is love, what is hurting you, holding it back. The other is your pain, which is caused by the assault on your expectations.

It can be scary to experience disillusionment, hurtfulness, and distance in a relationship, especially if it started out intensely romantic and passionate. This article provides perspective on how and why we can move from being so in-love to experiencing so much conflict, and offers hope for an ultimately healthy and rewarding relationship.

There has been a lot of buzz about 'Live in relationships' these days, thanks to the recent movies but, there are still many questions about it which are left unasked. Are people actually living-in? What about the societal and parental pressures? What if it doesn't workout? Here is what we find out-

'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.

Seduction, contrary to popular opinion, is not an inborn gift or a talent that some guys are naturally born with. Seduction still comes with practice even for those blessed with great looks and loads of money.

Ever get the feeling that your partner is no longer in love with you? Is it necessary to be in love or is just loving your partner enough for a lasting relationship?

One of the best ways to keep relationships positive, regardless of whether with friends, relatives or business associates or customers is to shoe appreciation. Going out of your way often to tell people how much you appreciate what they have done, regardless of how unimportant or little it might have been, puts you in the minority of the human race. (unfortunately)

Whatever I do - such as my work, my yoga, making love, meditation, working - I do with all my heart, wholeheartedly, by throwing myself away and letting life take its natural course completely. But if my manner becomes habitual or self righteous, then anything I do will be wrong. It will be good for nothing. Always be a novice, a learner, no matter if we have been in love for 100 years with the same person, make a fresh start every day. We must always remember that love is unavailable to those who have a long memory. Simple people love more. That's called the Aussie Spirit. Australian people know how to lighten up, and that really helps life to shine.

Don’t tell her about other women. They really don't want to know about them. In their mind, I was sleeping with every woman I had ever written a letter to.

What does it mean to be Canadian? What are the values we embrace? Have they changed?

You can control yourself when dealing with difficult people and turn the tables on them. Here are concise statements you can say silently to yourself that change everything! Difficult people will sense your new and calm power and be thrown off balance.