As every hopeless romantic would declare, love is bliss. And if you were to believe that every love story ends in “happily ever after”, the world would have been a happy place to live in.

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.

To have and maintain strong family ties the seniors in the family have to make extra efforts. It is very important to know what one wants in life and what the family as a whole expects from the different members. As the couple come together to start a family they should try to figure out what they want out of their family life. They should share their goals and dreams.

Have you ever been minding your own business when suddenly, out of nowhere someone contacts you and unexpectedly bursts into a fit, demanding that you do something you have no idea what is and then, because you can't give them this one thing, this person starts calling you names among doing other nasty things?

Learn clear communication with this excellent exercise! Change your relationship without changing your partner!

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.

A thirty-year-old with a child is much more likely to work out a relationship than a twenty-year-old looking for an adventure. Don’t dismiss women with children. She may be a diamond in the rough.

Breaking Up Sucks...Right? If you have just gone through a devastating break-up the following article may help.

Men who were abused in their childhood by women grow up full of rage. One way to help them deal with this rage before they become abusers of women, or serial killers, is explored in this article.

It is important to keep up a relationship and for that you have to keep a light mood. Along with all the trust and faith, couple should also keep a lighthearted mood.It is perfectly fine to be silly and behave like a kid in a relationship. There should always be a touch of every age in a matured relationship. In a relationship behave like a man, a youth and a kid. It is interesting and exciting to have all shades of life in your relationship. Being a kid is one of them.

How are your bedroom relations? Are they all you'd hope and more? See how your lovelife can be improved with just a few simple changes to the layout of your bedroom...

According to MSN Money (Sept. 2005), not counting Higher Education, which can mount to $150,000, and not counting private schools and hospital bills, a child costs $135K ($40K/year, income) ; $185K($40-70K/year income); and $270K (70K+/year, income). Children 15-17 years old are more expensive. Expensive? Mamma mia!

There has been a lot of buzz about 'Live in relationships' these days, thanks to the recent movies but, there are still many questions about it which are left unasked. Are people actually living-in? What about the societal and parental pressures? What if it doesn't workout? Here is what we find out-

One of the best ways to keep relationships positive, regardless of whether with friends, relatives or business associates or customers is to shoe appreciation. Going out of your way often to tell people how much you appreciate what they have done, regardless of how unimportant or little it might have been, puts you in the minority of the human race. (unfortunately)

Limerence is an involuntary cognitive and emotional state characterized foremost by intrusive thinking, longing for reciprocation and sensitivity to external events signifying uncertainty or hope in relation to a person of our desires. It can be destructive and tiring for an individual. This article briefly provides a case study and asks about a possible solution for escaping the clutches of limerence.

You are rated for your communication skills when you are a good speaker as well as a good listener. A good conversation is the one that lets both parties get equal amount of time to speak. And when someone else is speaking, you have got to listen otherwise you will never be able to assess their opinions.

Use this little known secret to attract men into your life!

Mary Walton, 84, tells a touching tale of falling in love in wartime.

When we first moved to London, England, we quickly got acquainted with some of the central bars, restaurants, and night clubs, and one of the first things we noticed was the sheer abundance of really cute girls.

Every relationship involves two people. Both try to work on the relationship to make it a success. They do things for each other and try to make each other happy. In some relationships, they may not have married, but except the formal certificate they live together and behave exactly like a married couple.

Discover what you don't know about the experiences you have had in your past relationships. Get clear on what you would like to experience and attract the love of your life in the process.

Love and Chocolate - why the best things in life can actually be good for you. Science now shows that you can benefit from being in love, having sex regularly and eating chocolate. So go on - enjoy!

Couples need to give each other a lot of attention to keep their relationship healthy. But everything around us seems to pull our attention away from our partner. What is left over for our mate by the end of the day may be very, very little. Here are some points for ensuring that we put the time and attention where it is needed.

At some point or another, we have all been there. We end up with a partner who has an imecapble resume. S/He is good looking, intelligent,career and family oriented. After the honeymoon period, the relationship begins to eat away at our self-esteem, leaving us feeling uneasy and ambivalent. These feelings may be a sign that you are in a Toxic Relationship. This article is the first of two parts. In the first article, the author will describe Toxic Relationships and why we put up with them.