Healthy Love Relationships

The term, He said/she said is often heard in the unfortunate case of rape. In this situation the term applies to the fact that when there is little factual evidence on which to base a decision the jury is left trying to determine whos story they believe and the case becomes one of her […]

As a man continues to fail to satisfy and fulfill his female partner, he gradually changes his approach. He begins to deny his natural masculine impulses. He stops being responsible and decisive, feeling that whatever he decides is never good enough. He begins to turn off this part of him because it […]

The words, Im sorry can get us out of trouble when weve done something wrong or hurt someone we care about but the key to a good apology is really meaning it and convincing the other person that you are truly remorseful. Apologizing just for the sake of keeping the peace is not an […]

There is a natural phenomenon that occurs when we first fall in love. We are happy, vibrant, and confident. Nobody needs to be told how to be happy when falling in love. This kind of happiness just comes naturally when we are discovering another person in life. It is one of […]

Couples who have been together for an extended period of time often drift apart sexually. There are of course many different reasons why this is so, but there is one in particular that is very common and can be changed for the better, and that reason is that they do not change things up. […]

Among couples that come in to counseling with relationship problems, the most common complaint about intimacy is: We’re just too busy for sex. This is especially true when the husband and wife are both working full time jobs. Add to that schedule a family of children to take care of, and it is […]

In the real world, most men do not do housework. While studies from the Institute for Social Research at the University of Michigan confirm that this generation of couples do half the amount of housework their parents did, most of those chores are still shouldered by women. Is there a way to prevent […]

Despite the fact that there are many couples who have been married for ten, twenty, or even thirty or more years, some never get around to developing a tolerance for each other’s differences. They have made the mistake of thinking that, just because two people fall in love and get married, each of them […]

If you and your loving partner are having difficulties within the relationship then there is no doubt that fighting and arguing has occurred, and probably on more than several occasions. Sometimes a relationship gets to the point of constant arguing with both members but if your goal is to make things better, then you […]

Getting involved in a relationship and remaining true to yourself, your beliefs, and your individuality is very important. But how come few people actually have themselves ready before jumping into every relationship bandwagon that comes along?
To help you better understand what it takes before getting involved with someone, we have five […]

Sexual desire in every relationship fluctuates between both partners. Some stages are of course predictable. For example, the following times are when sexual moods and patterns of lovemaking may shift: when you first marry, after your child is born, when the kids leave home, or when there is career pressure.
Knowing this, and […]

Before any couple can even begin to solve their problems, they must learn the ability of using anger constructively. But is it possible to use anger in a constructive manner? If so then how can anger be constructive? Use it to dive into and explore the underlying cause of your arguments, and […]

Early in a relationship the romance factor is very high. The romance is seemingly effortless and it seems as though the romance will never fade. You may find, however, that over time the romance does fade and the relationship doesnt seem as exciting as it did in the beginning. This is natural […]

If your relationship is starting to lose its passion you may need to make a conscious effort to re-ignite the spark in your relationship and reawaken the passion. Sometimes it may take elaborate plans and gestures to reawaken the passion in your relationship and sometimes it may just be small seemingly insignificant things that […]

Most relationships are very exciting in the beginning but if you have been in your current relationship for awhile already you may have noticed that the initial excitement you experienced is starting to waiver and you and your partner may be settling into a dull routine. As a relationship progresses one or both partners […]

Marital harmony can be achieved in a variety of ways. Sometimes it is the little things that maintain the peace in a relationship and sometimes it is more monumental decisions that can either harm or help the harmony in the household. While agreement is not always possible, it is important for the couple […]

Having a happy marriage doesnt necessarily come easily just because you love each other. While love is very important in a marriage sometimes it just isnt enough and you have to work at your marriage just like any other relationship. Open communication and careful consideration of each others feelings are two of the […]

There are a number of incredibly nice things that you can do for the man in your life to let him know how much he means to you. Really thinking about his personality and hobbies and personalizing your gestures will demonstrate that you care about him. You will surprise the man in your […]

You can demonstrate your love for the special woman in your life in a number of small ways. Flowers and candy on special occasions are always nice but you can also surprise a woman by offering smaller gestures on a daily basis. She will appreciate your thoughtfulness and understand that you are trying […]

Weve all heard the saying, Its the thought that counts, and this is especially true when giving a gift in a relationship. Simple gifts given to a loved one, dont have to be for any reason other than to let them know that you care and are thinking of them and these gifts dont […]

Personals ads and in particular Internet personals ads are becoming the wave of the future in dating. More and more people are meeting online and through personals ads and these services are becoming a booming business. Gone are the singles ads of yesterday with phrases such as SWF seeks SWM. Todays personals […]

Great lovemaking between two people that truly care about each other can definitely make life’s frustrations a little bit easier, not to mention bring you both closer mentally and physically. With a little planning and some imagination, passion can actually grow throughout your marriage, as opposed to dwindling, like what happens to many married […]

Among couples that come in to counseling with relationship problems, the most common complaint about intimacy is: We’re just too busy for sex. This is especially true when the husband and wife are both working full time jobs. Add to that schedule a family of children to take care of, and it is […]

There is little doubt that you have heard the term traditional marriage usually spoken by your parents or their friends. While a traditional marriage may mean something different to each person, the general sense of the term is when one party usually works to support the family (typically the man) and the other party […]

Dating can be complicated enough on its own but when there are children involved things can get even trickier. Many people shy away from starting a relationship with a partner who already has children and many singles with children are also apprehensive about starting a relationship. While dating a person with children can […]

Personals ads and in particular Internet personals ads are becoming the wave of the future in dating. More and more people are meeting online and through personals ads and these services are becoming a booming business. Gone are the singles ads of yesterday with phrases such as SWF seeks SWM. Todays personals […]

I never feel like I get enough of my husband David, his wife, Lynn told me. He always seems distant when we make love, as if he is removed, like he is holding back some deeper part of himself. He doesn’t really share his feelings with me and when we make love, I […]

The term, He said/she said is often heard in the unfortunate case of rape. In this situation the term applies to the fact that when there is little factual evidence on which to base a decision the jury is left trying to determine whos story they believe and the case becomes one of her […]

The answer is that there are lots of ways that people can be unhappy. Sometimes life throws the couple a huge challenge, and it can overwhelm their ability to cope. Sometimes one of the partners, or both, can have an individual problem that causes problems in the marriage, no matter how compatible they […]

Dating can be complicated enough on its own but when there are children involved things can get even trickier. Many people shy away from starting a relationship with a partner who already has children and many singles with children are also apprehensive about starting a relationship. While dating a person with children can […]