Balancing Sexual Passion In A Relationship
A relationship can get muddled and off-kilter when a couple allows one aspect (most often, the physical) to get far ahead of the other aspects!
by eHarmony Staff

In any loving relationship, individuals need to maintain rational thinking and clear mindedness all throughout the dating experience. This means they must approach the issue of sexuality with utmost caution and clarity.
The best relationships involve two people who have worked hard to let the emotional, intellectual, spiritual, and physical aspects of their union develop at the same pace. …

Counselling can help.
by Counselling Directory staff

Relationships, at some stage or another, inevitably hit a rough patch. When this happens, often the natural defence is to give up and walk away. And sometimes, this is the best option. Or sometimes it’s easier to try and brush the problems under the carpet and ignore them for as long as possible. And occasionally, ideally, a couple is able to sit down, talk things through calmly and rationally and reach a mutually agreeable solution.
Relationship counselling, however, can make reaching the solution an easier and …

Jealousy: Why it Can Ruin Your Relationship
Overbearing jealousy smothers the very thing it aims to preserve. Here are three signs your relationship is headed into this possessive territory.
by eHarmony Staff

The number-one pop music hit of 1983 may also be the most misunderstood song of all time. “Every Breath You Take” was written by Sting—then lead singer of The Police—after a painful break-up with his first wife. Although the lyrics clearly describe the thoughts of an obsessive stalker (“Every step you take, I’ll be watching you”), many listeners still mistake it …

Build Trust in a Relationship or Marriage With These 7 Tips For Guys And Gals
Author: Will Scott

Trouble in your relationship or marriage? That is just a guess, but a fairly safe one since most people only ask how to build trust in a relationship after they realize there is a problem. That is unfortunate, trust building should be a priority because it can actually prevent a lot of problems in relationships.
When problems do arise in a marriage or between lovers, most people head to the flower shop or an adult …

Secret to Stable Relationships - The 5 Things Most People Take for Granted
Author: Teecee Go
In case there is anyone who can give people the secret to stable relationships, he or she would be rich pretty fast given the problems that people experience. However, you should not wait for some kind of magic wand to establish your relationship. There are a number of things you can do on your own in order to have a good relationship.
These things are fairly simple and there is really no secret involved. It is just …

Why Do Good Relationships End Up Going Bad?
Author: Mr Online Dating

Clinical studies by a team of leading psychologists in the U.S. believe there are four main factors that can undermine new relationships.
A brand new relationship that is bursting with chemistry can make the best of us dive in head first without giving a second thought to any potential under lying issues. And why wouldn’t we, we’re probably having the best sex in a long time, enjoying cuddles, kisses, someone to keep us warm at night and staying up late gushing …

7 Steps on How to Save a Relationship
Author: Frank London

First, you must decide whether the relationship is worth saving. While almost every relationship can be saved with hard work, both parties must decide that they want to make it work. Because if a partner has opted out and doesn’t want to opt back in, there is little that can be done.
1) Many people stay in a relationship because it is convenient or remain in a marriage because of the children. But that is not enough. How …

Planning a Wedding on a Budget
Author: C S Lewis
Every bride needs a theme for her wedding; it is the biggest day of her life so far and deserves a premise that stands for something significant in the bride’s mind. Some of the most popular wedding plans for modern brides during 2009 have included beach, garden, winter wonderland, rustic, country, vintage glamour, and shimmering diamond themes. It probably comes as no surprise, but pulling a wedding together can be expensive. By selecting a theme early on in the wedding-planning-process, you can …

Marriage help: Are your arguments helping or hurting your marriage?
Author: Richard Nicastro, Ph.D.

Q: “I need some marriage advice. Is arguing bad for a marriage? My husband says it’s healthy to argue from time to time but I try to avoid marital conflict at all costs. Can you shed some light on this for us?”
A: Relationship conflicts are a natural part of marriage or a long-term romantic relationship. And marital conflict isn’t necessarily a sign that your relationship is in trouble. As someone married over forty years recently shared with …

Sharing The Bills In A Relationship
Author: Adam Singleton

Being in a relationship is a wonderful and rewarding experience, but it isn’t always an easy one.
As most people can attest, being in love offers numerous opportunities for heartbreak and practical difficulties. For example, these days you don’t have to married to someone to be living with them and sharing all the bills. This can mean that neither member of the couple is sure where they stand when it comes to costs as well as whose turn it is to do the …