Want A Happy Relationship? [Expert]

5 Things To Look For In A Partner And In Yourself

Why are we so bad for each other? Have you ever wondered why relationships you've gotten into have ended so badly? Conversely, perhaps the opposite is true; relationships ends with no fanfare, fading away without a whimper. Wish you could evaluate a new prospect earlier in the dating cycle and cut your losses and run if it doesn't look good? Here are a few things to look for in anyone you date:

15 Ways Couples Can Be Closer-Part 1 [Expert]

A seasoned couples therapist shares strategies for making your relationship close

Everyone wants to be part of a happy couple. But with the divorce rate so high, emotionally intimate couple-hood is a work in progress and a major challenge. After three decades working with couples, I've got some crucial insights to share with Tango readers. 1. One overriding rule: Intimate relationships are nurturing relationships. Everyone realizes that children need to be cherished, supported, and helped to develop. Well, your romantic partner needs you to encourage and nourish him or her each day as well.

Top 5 Reasons To Try Premarital Counseling [EXPERT]

Don't let marriage ruin your relationship.

Premarital Counseling gets a bad rap. The popular belief that there is something wrong with your relationship if you need counseling just isn't true. Most premarital clients are very happy and not having doubts about their wedding. They simply seek skills to prepare for predictable challenges of marriage. Yes, marriage is challenging, but most of the challenges are easy to overcome.

How to Handle Age Differences in a Relationship

There's Hope for Cougars and Geezers Alike!

In today’s society, an older man dating a younger woman draws very little attention; if anything, a smirk, but little else. [We’re not talking Grandad with Teenager - that’s going to draw more than a glance.] On the other hand, an older woman with a much younger man still causes a few heads to turn, elbow nudges and knee jerk reaction in a number of quarters. Regardless of which sex is older, know that big age difference in relationships can be adroitly handled.

10 Ways To Improve Your Relationship

Here are some ways to open more fully to your partner and revitalize your relationship.

When is the last time your partner surprised you--stopped by a flower stand the two of you happened to pass and bought you a rose, or complimented you on something he doesn't usually notice? Of course, revitalizing your relationship isn't just about doing new or spontaneous things, it's mostly about opening yourself more fully to each other. In other words, it's not just what you do, but how you do it.

4 Simple Ways To 'Spring Clean' Your Relationships [EXPERT]

How to bring fresh energy into any relationship.

Anything worthwhile in life needs regular, positive attention. This includes relationships. If you want your most important relationships to grow and thrive, you need to care for them.

7 Reasons To Adopt A Puppy With Your Partner

Happy National Puppy Day! You and that boyfriend of yours should think about getting a puppy or two.

Adopting a puppy together could do wonders for your relationship. Why? Let's put aside the fact that puppies are adorable, because that's a given. There are more great reasons to get a puppy with your partner:

communication — Figure out what they really mean with these helpful tips!

6 Ways Men & Women Communicate Differently [EXPERT]

Will men and women ever see eye to eye?

Men and women are different in many ways. They see the world through completely different perspectives. The key to understanding their differences is in the way that men and women communicate.

How Is Your Love Defined? [EXPERT]

Discover the three phases of love and how each phase draws different aspects of you.

Everyone wants love but not everyone finds it. Interestingly enough, when you love or are in love, you know exactly what it is. Love paints our view of the world and bestows purpose and meaning to life. Somehow, when love is absent or lost, amnesia sets in. It's hard to define love; you ask if it's even real. You are either on a journey toward love or on a journey to defy it.

6 Types Of Aggressive Bullies—Are You A Victim? [EXPERT]

There are 6 major types of bullies;physical,verbal, non-verbal,social, sexual and online/cyberbully

Bullying can be described as aggressive behaviour that is intentional and involves an imbalance of power or strength. Often patterns of abusive behaviour becomes evident over time. Victims or targets sometimes downplay the violence and damage to their self esteem, hoping it will just go away or at least get better with time. Bullying and aggressive action rarely stop without some sort of intervention. Bullying is not strictly a behaviour of the young and not all bullying involves fighting. Bullying, in all forms, is an attempt to steal power from someone else thus empowering the bully. There is no single reason why some people attempt to take advantage of others, but those who intimidate and manipulate often use aggressive tactics.

3 Easy Ways To Eliminate The Hurtful Thoughts Of Being Cheated On

Tips for getting through the emotions of Infidelity!

Being cheated on is the most painful experience a person can ever have. It can hurt you very deeply. No medication, not even the strongest painkillers, can take away this kind of pain after infidelity. Your partner is asking for forgiveness. He or she has shown genuine remorse for the things that have happened. Your partner is sorry for the hurt that he or she has caused you and is asking for a second chance.