Seventeen percent of people in America (men and women) are now meeting on the Internet. There are about 250,000 women seeking Western men for husbands at any one time.

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.

In addition to socialization there are other factors that effect an individual and the relationship of these factors to the personality factor must be considered.

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.

The vehemence of your feelings towards a partner who has let you down does not necessarily mean relationship is over. The opposite of love is not hate but indifference.

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.

In matters of love and sex, of course, as with many other things, men and women are not in the same page. Men need sex to give love; women need love to have sex.

As relationships mature, grow and develop people can sometimes forget the little things that can have a positive impact on the quality of the relationship. I put these in three categories: Simple courtesies, simple pleasures, and simple words.

Send ALL correspondence by registered mail. Overland mail to Russia and other CIS countries takes about two to three weeks to arrive from the US first class. I recommend that you pay all the letter-writing expenses of the women you write to, as it is significantly more expensive for them than it is for you as a percentage of their income.

One of the hardest things for any person, man or woman, is letting go of a relationship that's not meant to be. We have to learn to let go of our partners with love, so we can move past our hurt and learn to love again.

There are often bumps in the road to marital bliss, even in the best relationships. Should you stay or should you go?

There are times when ending a relationship you may need a little reminder that certain actions will create certain responses. The do's and don'ts to make you feel better faster.

Do you feel like a victim in your relationship? Discover how shifting your intention from blaming your partner to learning about yourself can start you on the road to healing your relationship.

A lot of people need help repairing relationships. There is a limited amount of help found on some online dating sites...

I'll admit it, I'm one of the unlikely guys to EVER find a DATE, let alone find an attractive woman to marry me. Truth is, I'm an overweight and out-of-shape middle-aged guy, who has one of those lazy eyes that floats around aimlessly, no matter what I’m actually looking at. Even the nerds laughed at me in school. So - How did I turn it all around?

All of our relationships are dynamic. Whether it is marital relationship or a love relationship, all have dimensions that make them go through ups and downs in our life. A relationship essentially develops between two persons and that is the reason of these changes.

Discover how to look at the end of your relationships differently. You may find emotional freedom when you do.

All of us have an occasional bad day. However, there are two fundamental reasons a relationship gets chronically out of synch.

Depression, mild or severe, can impact a relationship with negativity, isolating tendencies, and critical irritation. But solutions are available. Help is ready!

Trust is essential to all close relationships. Without trust, relationship fall apart quickly.

Hugging ... a gesture of love, of warmth, of caring. Discover the benefits of hugging and live healthier and happier lives.

Right there, on the floor, disguised as an antique carpet runner, conflict, resolution, intimacy and deeper understanding are enfolded all around us. Try as we would, we can’t hide. So why not open to the possibilities. After all, that’s what intimacy is all about.