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Are you ready for a happier relationship?

Relationship Rehab: 12 Steps To Becoming A Happier Couple In 2012

Your 12-step program to a better, healthier relationship.

The best way to have a happy relationship is to keep working on it, so even if you're not in a relationship rut, follow these 12 tips from our staff and you'll keep being happy!

From Dream to Reality

From Dream to Reality

Is there something new you would like to see happen in your life this year? Here is one of the questions I often get asked by clients who are working on their Visions. “ how do I choose what I want to include” Some ask this because they don’t think they know what they want, others inquire because they have too many wonderful ideas and desires that they are overwhelmed and get exhausted before they even start.

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Sixty-seven percent of women and 55 percent of men set New Year's resolutions.

Men Or Women: Which Gender Is More Likely To Keep Resolutions?

Find out who is more likely to set and keep New Year's resolutions.

With every New Year there comes a chance for a do-over, or at the very least the opportunity to do things different than we have in the past. Basically, to improve not only our lives and ourselves, but also how we live our life, too. Tokii's DiscoveryGames collected the responses of participants to see exactly who's sticking to the resolutions and what those resolutions just happen to be.

Dating Resolutions
Following these New Year dating resolutions will help you find your ideal partner!

Dating Resolutions: 7 Qualities Of An Ideal Partner [EXPERT]

Dr. Lisa Firestone discusses seven characteristics to look for in an ideal romantic relationship.

December 31 may be all about the New Year’s kiss, but by New Year’s Day, most people are thinking about what comes after the kiss. This can be a good metaphor for our dating habits in general. The person we look to for instant passion, an immediate spark or even a New Year’s kiss is not always the same person we would be happy sharing our lives with long-term.

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Are you keeping your love resolutions?

Hey, How Are You Doing On Your New Year's Resolutions So Far?

Your success rate is a question of control, reinforcement and good old-fashioned will power.

Happy New Year! The holidays are over and we are back to work. I came to my desk this morning to find some delicious candy surprises in a little goodie bag. While I was settling in for the day and breaking into one of the bags of M&Ms, I realized that I have already officially broken both of my New Year's resolutions (cutting back on the sweets and eating at my desk).

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Ask the Universe in writing!

Turn Your Goals Into Reality [EXPERT]

Writing down your goals and reading them daily will help turn them into reality!

When the calendar turns over into a new year, some people dread it. Instead, carve out some time during the first week to rethink your life and goals for the year. Here's a simple form to use to address the components of emotional, mental, spiritual, physical, relationships and work.

Forget About Resolutions and Set Goals Instead1

Forget About Resolutions and Set Goals Instead1

Does each year end with unmet resolutions and a feeling of being unworthy?

Do you find yourself wondering again this year, why did I bother to make resolutions? Each year draws to a close with unmet resolutions and feelings of depression can soon ensue. You can make this coming year different with a few easy changes! It all starts with dreaming! Simply dreaming though does not help in having a successful year. You’ve dreamily made resolutions, writing them down and promptly forgot them. Is it any wonder that many fall by the wayside before the end of January!

How To Make (And Keep) Resolutions As A Couple
Your relationship can help or hinder your 2012 goals.

How To Make (And Keep) Resolutions As A Couple

Want to keep your New Year's resolutions? Try getting your partner involved.

When you’re in a serious relationship, there’s a whole other element to consider when trying making a lifestyle change. These are choices that will affect your partner. Will your husband stubbornly stock the pantry with two packs of cookies for every bag of apples you buy? Will your efforts at bettering yourself cause tension in your relationship, as you suggest turning off the football game in order to talk more? Or will your partner be your biggest cheerleader, setting the alarm to hit the gym with you before work?

4 Silly New Year Relationship Resolutions
C'mon, you're smarter than this.

4 Silly New Year Relationship Resolutions

These New Year resolutions should be scratched off the list for good.

Well here are a few relationship New Year resolutions that should be tossed out with all your other bad habits this January.

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Take a survey and tell us how you got over your worst breakup.

New Year's Resolution: Get Over Your Worst Breakup!

Take our survey on breakup recovery and we'll help you get over your own breakup -- in style!

Most people have gone through a traumatic breakup or three. But everyone has a very different style when it comes to breakup recovery.

10 New Year's Resolutions For Single Women
New year, new me.

10 New Year's Resolutions For Single Women

My single-girl New Year's resolutions for a happier dating life.

1) I will go an entire first date without mentioning a single ex-boyfriend. 2) I will go an entire fourth date without asking him about his ex-girlfriends.