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Is This Love? How Can You Know?
Is This Love? How Can You Know?
By Avalon De Witt
Ahhh… love! It’s what we all seek. Even those who already have it are continually seeking ways to keep it. But what is love, really? How can we know that what we’re feeling is not infatuation? What’s the difference?
If you are currently in a relationship or if you hope to be in...
Attract More Positive Relationships Into Your Life
1. Patience. Wonderful relationships don’t occur overnight. They take time to nurture and develop into something that’s long lasting. To allow these relationships into your life, you must have the patience to let them grow.
When you begin a relationship that you perceive as being a positive one,don’t rush it. You may be very pleased...
How To Keep A Marriage Romantic
Romantic relationships happen because of the hopes and dreams a couple has for a happy life together. The relationship will be pleasant and rewarding as long as you are aware of what inspires those hopes and dreams.
This article suggests ways for staying aware of what makes your relationship worthwhile and wonderful.
Nothing is perfect –
Don’t...
Understanding What Men Say
“Men are from Mars and women are from Venus” goes the famous saying. It is therefore natural for men and women to be poles apart from each other as far as their emotions, behavioural patterns and habits are concerned. Marriage is a divine relationship. There goes a famous saying that “marriages are made in heaven”. If this is so then why the...
5 Keys to a Great Relationship
1. Finding the right person!
It’s a little strange, but so often we park in the wrong place. Staying to long where we know things aren’t a good fit. None of us is looking for perfection but staying on top of what you want is important.
At the outset it’s important to find someone you have a good time with, someone that shares your...
How to Reduce Dating Anxiety
It is normal to get anxious about interacting with potential dating partners. Everyone gets concerned about making a good first impression. It is common to get some form of “approach anxiety” and struggle to break the ice. It is also natural to wonder whether someone you are attracted to (or dating) likes you in return.
At times, however,...
Why Getting Married, or Even Shacking Up, May Reduce the Risk of Addiction
A Pair of Snuggling Prairie Voles
The slogan “Hugs, Not Drugs” now has some added scientific weight.
A study in the latest issue of The Journal of Neuroscience provides evidence that being in a steady, supportive romantic relationship can protect against addiction.
The subjects of the study were prairie voles, not humans – though that’s...
The Ten Most Endearing Things You Can Say to Your Sweetheart
Communication is the most important thing in any relationship. Unfortunately, many times we are unable to put into words what we feel in our hearts. Here are ten things you can say to your sweetheart that will help you convey the depth of your love.
1. In the film “As Good As It Gets,” Jack Nicholson said to Helen Hunt, “I’m...
Should You Forgive Your Romantic Partner?
When a romantic partner makes a mistake, or treats you badly, it can create difficulty in the relationship. Assuming you decide to stay, you are left with a choice – should you forgive them or not? Ultimately, the goal is to reestablish the relationship and prevent them from hurting you again. But, will forgiveness motivate them to “see...
Romance and Marriage After 60
I know a number of people over 60 who have fallen in love and either have married or plan to marry. That I would be included in this company never occurred to me. But I am now and, as a consequence, have begun observing and reflecting upon this phenomenon.
There is something fascinating about the later romances and marriages I am witnessing. They are...
