Self-worth, self-esteem, a sense of self, etc. are all terms used to describe a feeling that is very hard to put a finger on. Some people call it confidence, others call it courage and many call it independence. If you truly looked at it, what it all really boils down to is how much you…

Your marriage may have hit some rough patches, and now you and your partner are not together anymore, but you soon realize that breaking up with your ex-wife or ex-husband was the wrong thing for you to do. This can be a very big dilemma, especially for somebody who does not know if there is…

Everyone knows that trust and respect are crucial parts of a relationship, but did you realize that they could be the most basic factors in a happy, long-lasting relationship? It’s true, and you can’t have respect without trust, nor trust without respect. What is the reason for this? It’s straightforward. Consider whether you can trust someone you…

Is it possible for love to last if you’re too agreeable? Most people reading this won’t believe it’s possible to have an overly accommodating partner. Anyone who has ever been in a relationship understands that two people with opposing personalities will eventually irritate each other. It’s a reality that when two people live together, they will…

It takes two to tango; everyone knows that. So why do we insist on not acknowledging that when it comes to communication? Without talking about things, there is no way we can reach a middle ground on any issue, yet many couples are afraid to communicate with each other for fear of “damaging” their relationship….

First of all, it’s important to understand that relationship breakups are rarely the fault of one person or another. It’s generally some combination of the two. You don’t go from love to hate on the turn of a dime. Nor do you fall out of love completely over one argument, no matter how passionate the…

Couples will occasionally disagree or even quarrel, even in the best of relationships. Committed couples, on the other hand, always seem to find a way to quickly reconcile, get over it, and go on. When things aren’t always sunshine and flowers, the best strategy is to make up in a healthy and open manner. Look Beyond the Actual Argument Most therapists agree that when couples fight, most often the problem isn’t actually what they…

Is it possible that your friends are causing problems in your relationship? The majority of us hope to find a decent spouse with whom we may fall in love and, eventually, share our lives. When we manage to find that special someone and commit to a relationship, we hope that it will last a lifetime….

Allowing a relationship to end is one of life’s most difficult tasks. It’s difficult to accept that something has ended, no matter the circumstances. It’s possible that your partner was a spouse, your first love, or the one who got away. Despite the fact that the relationship is over, some people find it extremely difficult…

Most couples have little problem sticking to a date night schedule in the beginning. It’s a terrific opportunity for couples to get out and do exciting things together. It’s time to go out of the house and shake up your daily routine. Time, on the other hand, moves on. The presence of children enters the picture. Budgets…