Children need a mother but a man needs a woman. Here lies the biggest conflict a woman faces, even more so than the conflict between being a mother and a professional. Of course, there are many women who can conciliate both roles with ease. Unfortunately, many cannot.

With the passage of time relationships can tend to fall into some negative and positive routines. Many of these contribute to the nurturing of the relationship while others can undermine its success. One of the things I have discovered over the years is that developing some rituals can ensure that the relationship stays on a positive track. Although no relationship is perfect (or ever will be) and experiences ups and downs these rituals can help keep the relationship focused on those attitudes, behaviors and feelings that you want to see continue.

The gift of roses has a history steeped in symbolism and mystery. Learn the meaning behind their colors, and send a more personal message.

How do you put romance into your relationship? Real, long-lasting romance is necessary to Co-Create a conscious Relationship. If you need direction to make some romance, look at these. You may have some personal qualities to make them even more meaningful.

Do the same problems keep popping up in your relationship? Do you waste precious energy on endless battles? Every relationship encounters issues and problems. To Co-Create a Conscious Relationship, you must recognize that there are both solvable and unsolvable problems and that you can live with both. Understanding the causes of the problems is the first step to living with them. This assessment addresses your understanding of the problems in your relationship, or lack thereof.

In the beginning of a relationship the romance is on its peak. The two of you are so comfortable together that you think this romance will never fade. Over time one discovers that romance is not as important as understanding each other’s needs and demands. Time flies by and you strive to cater for your partner’s demands and in all this hassle romance goes in the background. However, you must know that romance is as important for ...

There will always be people that drift from one addiction to another. Needless to say, these are not the best candidates for long-term relationships or commitments. However, if you are struggling with a partner who has a simple short-term obsession, you can bring them back into the fold with common sense, passion and support.

Did I do everything wrong? Did I only destroy? Did I always trouble you? Did I never love you? Was I that bad? Then why did you fall in love with me? Who did all that you used to appreciate?

Watch a cloud in the sky. It seems stationary. Slowly it moves and after sometime, without our realizing, that cloud is gone. Sometimes love disappears from a relationship like that cloud.

No relationship is equal give and take. In every relationship, both the partners make adjustments to make the relationship a success. Both give up many choices in life and try to contribute for the continuation of the relationship.

As the seasons blow their breezes, the cycle of life is marked by rhythms that break the monotony and tedium of daily routines. Holidays are those clarion call moments that force one to take a deep breath and review life. Shake off the weariness and refresh body and soul.

You've patientlly waited for it. Hear it is Part 2 of heartache. Enjoy!

Use humor to build business and social relationships. It's a great tool to recover from embarassing mistakes.

The statistics on relationships are depressing: in California alone, the average marriage lasts just 5 years. Nationwide, 43% of marriages end within 15 years. Second and third marriages end in divorce 60-70% of the time. Clearly, how we handle our relationships is not working. And yet, 94% of young adults in one study said that having a good marriage is extremely important to them. So, what can you do?