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Fights between couples, whether married or not, are to be expected. It’s what you’re prepared to do next that is important. Will you save your relationship or simply willing to see it fail? Your choice. 7 Signs of a Relationship in Trouble

Is your love life in the bedroom lacking? Have you tried to enhance your relationship by sipping some alcohol to get you or your spouse in the mood? Is Alcohol Fueling The Intimacy In Your Relationship?

Not all humans are created equal. There are those that do, think and demonstrate caring, sharing and personal responsibility and then there are the ‘aliens’ who are pathological in their desire for personal gain. Beware of them as they live among us. There Are Aliens Living Amongst Us

By napalm, I mean the aroma of my wife laying next to me when I wake up. But I bet you’re also wondering what napalm has to do with relationship foundations ….. How The Smell Of Napalm In The Morning Creates Better Relationships

Gratitude is a powerful force & we lose sight of it. Here’s a simple way to keep you on track with flowing gratitude & better mental strength. The Biggest Thing That Gets In The Way Of Gratitude Is ...

When it comes to improvements in our relationships, it’s always a good idea to have a few reminders. Reminders to keep us on track and maybe a few we’ve either forgotten about or even hadn’t thought about before. That’s what life is all about – improvement and... 7 Tips To Be A Good Spouse

Look within your own self & discover it’s you that will be causing the majority of angst & heartache in making your relationship work, magically. Soulmates: How To Screw It All Up

We travel through life and encounter different people. Some we simply can’t stand to be around for more than a minute and others are in our lives forever, with the majority falling somewhere in-between the two extremes. Let’s have a look at the broad types of these relationships and then why you need to identify those in your current ‘circle of friends’ who you need to jettison. Toxic Relationship You’ll likely have had some friends (or even lovers) that fall into this type. When you first meet them, they have a quality you like and attach to. You know you’ve got some toxic relationships. What are you prepared to do about them? Usually though, and after a short while, they start giving you negative vibes, followed by them patching things up so you both remain friends. The toxic relationship sees this friendship repeat this cycle, over and over again. You fall into a pattern of acceptance . You know what’s happening to you though? Your positive ...

We travel through life and encounter different people. Some we simply can’t stand to be around for more than a minute and others are in our lives forever, with the majority falling somewhere in-between the two extremes. Let’s have a look at the broad types of these relationships and then why you need to identify those in your current ‘circle of friends’ who you need to jettison. Toxic Relationship You’ll likely have had some friends (or even lovers) that fall into this type. When you first meet them, they have a quality you like and attach to. You know you’ve got some toxic relationships. What are you prepared to do about them? Usually though, and after a short while, they start giving you negative vibes, followed by them patching things up so you both remain friends. The toxic relationship sees this friendship repeat this cycle, over and over again. You fall into a pattern of acceptance . You know what’s happening to you though? Your positive ...

“What’s your holistic message on relationships now and how does that differ from, say, 20 years ago?” Phil and Maude Mayes Maude : Our core message is that it is possible to have joyful, passionate, conflict free relationships. Twenty years ago this was a fantasy I had of relationships. Today it is a reality I live. Phil : The number one message is to let the other person be who they are. Don’t try to adjust or control them in any way. It never works in the long run; it leads to conflicts, it leaves the other person feeling unheard, unappreciated and under attack. In contrast , fully accepting the other person offers a space for them to grow, breathe, live and explore. Twenty years ago I could not have verbalized that, though to what extent I practiced it is hard to say. I know that in former relationships, I spent much energy defending and meeting my own needs. “What would you tell a young man about relationships?” Phil : I’ll start this by te...

Radically Reduce Stress Between 2 People Each day we are being subjected to colossal amount of stress. Avoid just accepting that stress is normal – change it if it is It affects every aspect of our lives including our relationships. Stress can give us a lot of pain, strife and tension that are not only harmful to our mental wellness but to our bodies as well. In extreme cases, one can face a seemingly insurmountable amount of stress when the relationship turns awry and you finally toss in the towel into the ring. Relationships should not end just because of stress. There are ways to cope with stress and still have a splendid relationship with the one you dearly love. It is just a matter of knowing how to handle stress effectively and manage it despite the conflicts and the challenges that happen each day. Analyze The Situation The first step to reduce the stress in a relation is to sit down and analyze what is happening. Analyse what’s causing the stress, as a first step H...

We travel through life and encounter different people. Some we simply can’t stand to be around for more than a minute and others are in our lives forever, with the majority falling somewhere in-between the two extremes. Let’s have a look at the broad types of these relationships and then why you need to identify those in your current ‘circle of friends’ who you need to jettison. Toxic Relationship You’ll likely have had some friends (or even lovers) that fall into this type. When you first meet them, they have a quality you like and attach to. You know you’ve got some toxic relationships. What are you prepared to do about them? Usually though, and after a short while, they start giving you negative vibes, followed by them patching things up so you both remain friends. The toxic relationship sees this friendship repeat this cycle, over and over again. You fall into a pattern of acceptance . You know what’s happening to you though? Your positive ...