And I stopped and thought about how these traditions come and stay. About how generations of children have celebrated religious heritages with bar/bat mitzvahs and christenings and baptism parties; about how American girls have Sweet Sixteen’s and how Latin girls have Quince’s. About weddings. And how these events occur just once in a lifetime. Once or twice in a family.

I was thinking the other day (No cracks from my friends please.) about the subtle differences between words that are commonly used, sometimes not used or mis-used. Let me give you an example. I'm sorry. This simple two word sentence can be interpreted so many ways and have so many different meanings for both the person who speaks them and the person who they are directed toward.

When infidelity is discovered, it can be difficult to know where to turn for help. With this in mind, I've tried to identify some online resources designed to help people cope with the discovery of infidelity.

People have become accustomed to the wonders brought by the Internet in this day and age. Even sending postcards or greeting cards to your loved ones have become quicker and easier. These are e-cards and sent via electronic mail.

When we think of an anniversary flower, the first thing that comes to mind is the rose. Unless the one you love has a preference for their own special flower, the rose is traditionally the sign of love.

It is practically impossible to live with a woman with PMS. Every month, millions of men witness the same ordeal and honestly, they deserve better than to live with hormonal imbalances

A great relationship requires intimate moments. And those moments need your full attention and compassion. If something else is engrossing your mind, then your spouse will not get the attention they deserve. Your spouse deserves to be treated with kindness and forgiveness everyday, not just when you feel like it.

As a head of the household, you do not have to be a chauvinist.

There is a big difference between pain and suffering. Pain is when you cut your hand. You don’t worry about your hand if you know it will get better. Suffering is when you’re not sure that your hand will heal, and you worry about what is going to happen. In relationship, pain comes and goes, and this is normal. Suffering in relationship comes when you hold back love because you are worried about whether your relationship will survive the pain.

To discover who broke your heart, how to heal it & where to find the courage to start over, look within ...

Relationships can be so exciting at the start. It’s a time when you just can’t wait to see each other, spend every spare minute dreaming about each other and just can’t keep off the phone. Unfortunately as the relationship develops into a comfortable routine, the excitement generally recedes, the need to touch base becomes more infrequent and a period of normality sets in. For many, the excitement is in the chase and for others the feeling of commitment can become a strain, the recognition that the love of your life is only human and has their faults makes you question your judgment, and the disappearance of those little surprises can out a dampener on the whole thing.

In most relationships it isn't huge issues that are causing the rift but more everyday, mundane things that can easily be remedied with a little effort. Here are a few things you can try to give your relationship a breath of fresh air.

I think we can all agree that most relationships are very exciting in the beginning but if you have been in your current relationship for awhile you may have already noticed that the initial excitement you had is starting to subside and you and your partner may be settling into a dull routine.

Perhaps the reason it is so difficult for people to find a long-term, meaningful and satisfying relationship is that we are asking for things that we cannot even give to ourselves.

The couple was walking on the sidewalk. They looked to be totally absorbed with each other. They were not speaking to each other, but a glance at them could tell that they were in deep love and were made for each other.

You've heard the term codependence. What does it mean? Does it pertain to you? Well if you've ever been angry with your partner I can bet that it does. Did you know that codependence is a warning sign that can spell the end of your relationship if not addressed? If I've got you reflecting on your situation then you may wish to read this article.

Do you find 'decent' men boring and 'creeps' exciting? Then you're among the majority. But, as you've learned, creeps make for disastrous relationships. So why are you attracted to them? The short answer is that although you live in the 21st century, your basic biology and psychology are still Stone Age. So you (unconsciously) look for a 'tough guy' to protect you and your children from the sabre-toothed tigers. This article -- based on my four decades as a psychotherapist and 25 years of marriage to a wonderful woman -- will show you how to choose the right man.

If you are still hurting from a previous relationship then this article will help you to release that pain and move on through simple yet practical techniques

Have you ever felt lonely in your relationship? Read on to discover what to do when that lonely feeling hits.