And I stopped and thought about how these traditions come and stay. About how generations of children have celebrated religious heritages with bar/bat mitzvahs and christenings and baptism parties; about how American girls have Sweet Sixteen’s and how Latin girls have Quince’s. About weddings. And how these events occur just once in a lifetime. Once or twice in a family.

I am no expert at love. The very word makes me nauseous and sets my body to a defensive mode. But I have had my heart broken once or twice. Badly. By some pathetic loser by the way. Lucky for me, I'm a quick learner. I made ridiculous mistakes of cosmic proportions and learnt a thing or two.

Men, or more precisely polarized couples, find difficulty in fully committing to recovery from infidelity or an extramarital affair.

Relationship is an art. It is a form of meditation. Why does one fall in love with another? Why are some connected with others? There could be dozens of reasons: conscious and unconscious. But regardless of intent, respect for each other begins when you understand what part of your partner cannot be changed - what is their natural way of life and how this differs from yours. This is such a vital ingredient to your life.

The most important question in my mind, though, is: do we really need to have an excuse for not having sex? What does one do to avoid such a conflict of interests that is so obviously important in a relationship?

While many people date for the purpose of looking for a partner purely for sexual reasons, the ultimate long term goal for many is to find their soul mate.

Cain killed Abel because he was jealous of him. Da Vinci Code says St. Peter was jealous of Jesus’ affection towards Mary Magdalene. Jealousy has been a part of human existence since the time our forefathers walked this earth, and even today it is one of the most common emotions that affect people across the world. We could go as far as saying that it’s the most human of all emotions, and it’s natural to feel jealous from time to time.

Many would agree there is a need for Black men and women to come together and work towards healing our relationships. Black people have the lowest marriage rates and the highest divorce rates.

Take a look how you can select your perfect roommate from all those phone messages piling up on your answering machine. As you'll find out it's as easy as following 6 simple steps and creating a plan that's right for you.

Lonely. That's what Janette felt when her husband didn't kiss her goodbye before leaving for work. Sometimes his forgetfulness in this area brought her to tears.

I get asked this alot. How to you be in a relationship with a narcissist at best is difficult. My honestly advice, is to stop. End that relationship, end it as soon as possible. I can't emphasize that no one needs to be in a relationship with a narcissist.

Here's what it means to be personally honest in a relationship.

A healthy relationship is one that effectively supports the couple in achieving their goals together. If this is not working out, it does not necessarily mean that the couple requires therapy.

Discover what sexy, exotic lingerie can do to spice up your love life and make your relationship with your partner more interesting and exciting.

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This installment covers the phone/email stalker. You can find this article series as part of Game Chronicles

Couples need to give each other a lot of attention to keep their relationship healthy. But everything around us seems to pull our attention away from our partner. What is left over for our mate by the end of the day may be very, very little. Here are some points for ensuring that we put the time and attention where it is needed.

Easter—regarded as one of the most important religious feasts in the year—is marked by fun, togetherness and love. Feasts, get-togethers, and prayers together make up a happy Easter day. And to show our love on such an important day, Easter flowers exist. Bringing color, happiness, and vibrancy, they are sure to convey our message to all our loved ones.

Answers these questions and you will immediately highlight what’s working in your relationship and what’s not ~ and most importantly why.

Do you know how to design your relationship? Here are some tips and tools for how to be together.

Some of the best lessons come directly from the counseling office. Here's some of the wisdom my clients are sending you this week: 5 things to avoid, and 5 things to do in relationships.

Do you know how to use love languages in your relationship? Read on to discover how to use this powerful tool in your own relationship.