When someone you care about ends a relationship, it can evoke feelings that range from disbelief to despair and everything in between. “How could this happen?” you think. “There must be something wrong with me.”

The same is true when someone with whom you’d like to explore a relationship doesn’t return the interest. “I thought I had a lot to offer—but maybe not.” When this happens—and we say “when” because it happens to nearly everyone—it’s easy to interpret the event as a painful rejection of the most personal kind. This interpretation …

In dating, few things feel worse than pouring your heart into a relationship only to find out that a guy isn’t in it for the long-term.

Wouldn’t it be great to know right up front, before you get involved with a man, whether or not he’s up for a long-term relationship with you? Well, I’m going to tell you how to find this out without scaring a man away, so that you never have to wonder if you’re in a go-nowhere situation. And I’ll show you how to do …

Scientists have long researched the connection between relationships and health. The majority of related studies conclude what many already understand experientially: love is good for you.

Relationship and Health Connection: A Good Marriage Is Good For the Heart
Researchers at the University of Rochester found that bypass patients in happy marriages had substantially higher survival rates than their single or unhappily married counterparts. Perhaps most notable in the study, women in unhappy relationships were far less likely to survive than men in unhappy relationships. Other studies have made similar findings: women only …

The best romances involve two people who feel free to be silly.

If you observe the way dating partners and married couples interact—and most singles do—you’ve probably noticed that some men and women have a delightful ability to joke, tease, and act silly together. With their air of fun and frivolity, you just know they love being with each other.
Other couples, meanwhile, seem so serious, sensible, and somber that we might mistake their romantic partnership for a business partnership.
Which kind of relationship would you like to be in?
Having a lighthearted approach …

Why do men or women cheat? What is the primary reason?

Emotional Disconnect
The biggest reason for cheating on a mate is a lack of emotional connection or feeling appreciated by their partner. According to relationship therapist Bree Maresca-Kramer, trouble starts when a couple stops meeting each other’s needs, stops talking about things that matter and get distracted by daily schedules, work or business. “They stop trying. It almost becomes a business relationship.”
It’s Not About Looks
In couple’s therapist Gary Neuman’s new book “The Truth About Cheating,” 88% of men surveyed said the …

1. Where do I want to end up—and is my partner headed there too?
In other words, are you compatible where key issues are concerned? It might sound fun and adventurous to simply strike out for the horizon, come what may. But if one of you heads for the beach, and the other for the ski slopes, what now? It is far better to get out the “relationship map” and talk it over in advance, to avoid trouble before it arises.

2. What does my partner want from me, and can I …

Ask singles what they want in a partner, and you’ll likely hear this: “I want someone who will love me for me. I don’t want to feel like I’ve got to change or ‘measure up’ to be loved.”

Oh sure, singles will also say they are looking for someone who is thoughtful, loyal, honest, and attractive. But deep down, what most people on earth want from their lover, first and foremost, is to be accepted, appreciated, and admired for who they are—without the need for pretense or phoniness.

Even though this …

Why Your Quirks May Have Him Falling for You
By Rori Raye Author of best-selling eBook ‘Have The Relationship You Want’ and free newsletter
It’s the little quirks that make people lovable…and it’s how you feel about the little things that make a man fall for you. Read on to learn how to let a man in on your passions — whatever they are — in a way that will ignite his feelings for you.
When you’re in the early stages of dating, it’s hard to know what – and how much – …

A relationship may start off with lots of intensity … but end in a smoldering heap. Why does this happen so often?
When Jared and Ally first met, the sparks flew like a 4th of July fireworks display. Instant attraction drew them together, and inklings of true love fueled their feelings. Mutual friends had introduced them, insisting they were perfect for each other. A match made in heaven, they had said. And it was. At least for a while.
Jared and Ally spent three blissful months going on dates, cuddling by …

There’s a nagging feeling of dissatisfaction that won’t go away. You’ve tried to stand back and assess exactly what isn’t right in the relationship. Does this sound familiar?
“Our feelings are a feedback mechanism to us about whether we’re on track, whether we’re on course or off course.” Jack Canfield
The voices – internal and external – are loud, persistent and conflicting. “Leave him. He’s not right for you!” “Are you crazy? She’s such a great gal…how could you think about getting out of your relationship?!”
You’re at a crossroads, trying …