Russian women are committed to marriage. My relationships with other women fell apart because the commitment level wasn't there. As soon as life's fortunes turned, they were out the door.

Many women do not recognize that they have the power within themselves to live the life they truly desire. Too often, women find themselves forfeiting that inner strength for the counterfeit of an externally driven motivator - the expectations and demands of relationships in their lives.

There are numerous challenges, circumstances, people and issues that can have both a positive and negative impact on the quality of a relationship. Here are some of the common ones that can place external demands on a relationship thereby causing it to lose some of its intimacy, integrity, passion and even interest.

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.

You walk hand in hand, talking about how lucky you both are to be together. You introduce one of your male friends to him. As you continue to walk, you notice that your boyfriend seems upset. He starts accusing you of flirting. You dismiss his argument as unreasonable and unfounded. He hits you.

Can a long distance relationship really survive. How difficult is it really to keep the love alive and what can you do?

What would you do if you knew you could not fail? In fact what would you do differently today? Does your fear keep you from what you most want? Do you find yourself making excuses instead of going after what you really want in life? Imagine like Indiana Jones who had a fear of snakes, you were tossed in a pit of writhing slithering snakes or do you have a fear of high places or even speaking in front of a large crowd.

This is an example of an ad that could be placed in the Companions Wanted section. Do you understand what it means? How much do you know about this person from this ad? This person may have saved themselves a lot of money by placing such a short ad, but how many responses do you think they will get?

Here are some simple ways to induce romance in your own life or to pleasure your love mate...

7 Practical areas to stay clear during the holiday season or any time you're in the need to get that special lady in your life a gift.

Emotional affairs are those where emotional connection is achieved by two persons who have a relationship with someone else.

Men are like dogs, they need training and guidance. Love them, take care of them but discipline them when necessary and you'll earn their loyalty and devotion.

If you suffer from shyness or social anxiety and would like your life back then you may wish to read this article. It provides an answer that will set you free once and for all.

When those we have entrusted with our money, our plans, our strategies, our loyalty or even our love betray us, we feel violated deep inside. We feel crushed. We wonder if we can ever recover from this. It is at this moment of realization that you will make some of the most important decisions of your entire life.

Relationships permeate every facet of life. The quality of your relationships in various arenas (career, family, intimate relationships, friendships, relationship to self) dictate the quality of your life experience. The focus of this month's newsletter is on understanding and harnessing the power of Relationship Reflections or RR's.

A simple plan to find the right Valentine Day gift for her

Not many people know about the hidden power struggles that can occur in a relationship or marriage. This article is about a hidden powerstruggle known as rhythms. Every person has their own unique rhythm whether that is how they eat, sleep, work, relax, or even think and breathe.

Setting and keeping your boundaries and honoring the boundaries of others are among the most challenging and confusing behaviors in relationships.

This Holiday Season, instead of fighting the unsettling feelings,sink into them. Remember that all transitions have wonderful moments and scary moments, and that by staying connected to your feelings, you can navigate yourself to a more fulfilling and authentic New Year.

A common couple problem is the discovery by the woman that her partner is using pornography. This article discusses the gender differences and the seduction of pornography that can prevent the development of deeper emotional intimacy.

Has your relationship run out of steam? Do you wish to go back to the excitement and loving of your early relationship? This article sets you on the road to regain that wonderful time in your lives.

To fully receive the love you desire, don’t act out some fiction of how you think it's supposed to be. If you do you'll just be swept away by the fake drama of your imaginings, and you'll lose any possibility for real intimacy. The heart and soul of real romance is all about being who you are -- really are -- in the moment.