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Sometimes the very times that are SUPPOSED to make us the happiest evoke exactly the opposite. Anxiety and negative anticipation can virtually ruin your experience before it even gets here. As the leaves burn into their bright reds and golds, the taste of Fall’s fresh apple cider often turns to bitter vinegar in the stomachs of those who turn the calendar page and realize that the dreaded holiday season is soon upon us. [More]

Like a shiny new car you just drove off the lot, the excitement of new marriage and the infatuation of new love almost always changes after the proverbial honeymoon period. That doesn’t mean it goes away; far from it. It’s just that as you begin to tackle some of your first challenges together as a couple and return to some sense of normalcy—or at least the “new normal - most couples inevitably trade novelty for the maturing of the relationship,”It’s not a bad thing, and it is also inevitable. [More]

What makes online dating so appealing? Well, firstly, it’s EASY! You don’t need to dress up, drive anywhere, or put much physical effort into it. And the other appeal is that it actually works. [More]

There are a lot of things you may not know about your partner until you move forward, in time, with your relationship. However, it's good to know these things before you commit to a long-term relationship. [More]

At the early stages of a relationship, getting into a fight resembles a small crack in a water dam. Initially, the crack can be easily fixed, but with the passing of time, the water penetrates the crack and widens it. [More]

Here are several ways to protect your marriage from the temptation of infidelity and from becoming a statistic. Some of these things you have definitely heard before; some of them are not. [More]

Strong relationships are largely based on give and take. You cannot be strictly a giver or strictly a receiver. You both have to engage in both roles in order to maintain the balance of a successful relationship. [More]

It is critical to understand that your loved one’s addiction is more powerful than his/her best intentions. It truly is not about you, but an internal daily struggle within your loved one that only s/he can overcome. [More]

When we open discussions about relationship problems that couples face on a daily basis, the most common contenders tend to be jealousy, infidelity, and a host of other issues. [More]

Great chemistry, communication, and trust are at the top of the list when it comes to having a succe [More]