There is an old saying to the effect that if an event is celebrated where no friends or relatives are invited then the gods may still bless it if they deem fit, but if an occasion is celebrated without inviting any neighbor the gods too shall withhold their blessing.

This is a supremely important topic because it affects countless millions of men and women. There are now more singles than ever before in American history. Looking into the relational and social dynamics we'll be able to start seeing what's really going on, why it's going on and how to fix it so that men and women can experience more freedom and fulfilling interpersonal relationships.

Most of us are fascinated by the love affairs of others. We expect a relationship to be filled with love and passion. All of us have some faults and defects in us. We should learn to accept people with their faults and respect for what they are. Never ignore the reality and come out from your world of dreams.

Russians are very emotional in their private lives, contrasting with their stoic public face. A Russian woman is a very emotional creature, which is deceiving because they seem reserved at first.

Love, relationship and the laws of Nature. Why do they work? How do you apply them? How did they get discovered and why should we trust them. Melisa Wadsworth explores these questions and answers with Chris Walker.

Has the passion gone out of your relationship? Is it bordering on being boring and mundane? Fix it simply now.

Sleep deprivation affects over 50% of the western world. Its effect is devastating. Changing mood, concentration, happiness, health, vitality and emotional balance. Sleep deprivation is a hidden gremlin that lurks behind so many of our day to day problems. Depression, exhaustion, anger, frustration, laziness, mental fatigue, poor decision making, anxiety, fear, relationship breakdown, impotence, sexual performance drop, abuse, violence, alcohol addiction and obesity. Sleep deprivation affects over 50% of the people you know, and yet, they will say their problems are not associated with poor sleep or the lack of it. 50% of your friends will be visiting chiropractors, health food shops, health farms, yoga classes, exercise programs, beauticians, doctors and taking “magic herbs” to deal with issues that at their root, come from sleep deprivation.

Growing up can be really tough for adolescents in the United States. The media portrays perfect celebrities which many children feel dwarfed by, causing them to experience a poor self image.

Ah Men! We love their strength, their build, their way of Being. We love their touch, their voice, the way they check us out. But aren’t there things about them that you wish someone had told you? I have a few.

If we could only get a revelation of the Love that God has for us, and truly understand in our innermost being how much He cares for us, Then I believe it will become easy to wholly and completely trust Him. It is hard to trust someone you don't know very well. One of the best ways to get to know Him is through His Word. His Word is His revelation of Himself

Do you wonder if you are paranoid or over-critical, maybe you have been told that you are too emotional or need to much attention? Most probably, you are not. Most likely the other person in the relationship is, sadly, playing a game with your emotions.

My reasons for not trying to change men have less to do with resigning myself to undesirable behavior, than with mutual respect and consideration for a man's feelings. Here's why I think it's not fair to men that we keep trying to change them.

Letting go can feel like jumping out of a plane without a parachute. The relationship may have ended weeks or months or years ago, yet you can't get him or her out of your mind. We want to deny the relationship has ended. Letting go allows you to close one chapter of your life and to be able to start a new one with a clean page. If you keep thinking about an ex either with love or hate or fear or find yourself comparing all your dates to a former partner you are having trouble letting go.

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.

Although some relationships are mutually abusive, more frequently there is an imbalance of power in abusive relationships. While abuse may take the form of physical violence, abuse can also occur on an emotional and verbal level. Here are some steps to help you deal with an abusive partner.

Is your relationship suffering from too little quality time? Communication does not happen in a vacuum. Discover how you can support each other in finding time to be together.

Everyone dreaded report card day in school and if you are dreading making your own relationship report card, then you need to buckle down and study! When you rank all of the aspects of your relationship with your spouse, you want (and need!) to score in the high nineties for an A+.

Making and keeping agreements and commitments is a fundamental ingredient of any relationship. It is one of the cornerstones of a committed love relationship. It is vital that partners know in the deepest part of their being that they can count on the promises and assurances offered by their beloved.

Why, in a family, do bad people, hurt good people? Although shocking, this is really the way many people think when relationships develop problems! This depicts a useless way of thinking.

What memories do you celebrate in your relationship? Read on to discover the importance of celebrating memories and tips for how to do it.

Right there, on the floor, disguised as an antique carpet runner, conflict, resolution, intimacy and deeper understanding are enfolded all around us. Try as we would, we can’t hide. So why not open to the possibilities. After all, that’s what intimacy is all about.

Have you ever hit the wall of disillusionment in your relationship? Did you know it's a natural thing? Here is what to do when you hit the disillusionment wall.

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.