Why Trust Is Important In a Relationship

        Trust is a very important thing in a relationship. It is earned within a long time and does not come easily; therefore it is the fundamental of a true relationship. Love is a wonderful thing, and I really hate it if a relationship is struggling because of trust issue.

        Sadly some relationships are broken because they fail to keep the trust from each other. Consistent lies, false accusations, quarrels and broken promises will slowly destroy the feelings inside each other. If the feeling is hurt repeatedly problems will rise above and eventually it will kill the love it self.

         Cheating is also one of the most reason of break-ups. They feel bored with their partner and they felt that they need to try something new by going out secretly with another person without risking their own relationship. They think that they can hide it from their partner forever but most of them are caught red-handed and just make things worse instead

       The truth is that good partners in relationship should agree to hold their emotions and prioritize their relationship. They have to forgive their partner mistakes and start to keep their promises. That way their relationship can grow strong and healthy.

        Counseling is also helpful because that can make them share their problems and desires through the help of a counselor. A good counselor can find the real problem and expose it to the fighting couple. Surprisingly, most of the times what they really need is a simple and honest communication to repair the relationship.

Five Stages of a Relationship: Understanding How to Move Forward

      How many stages of a relationship are there? Does every relationship go through stages? Am I stuck in a rut? If you need help understanding the stages of a relationship, you're definitely not alone. Everyone has needed advice or help at one time or another, and it's not uncommon to feel like your relationship is going nowhere. Here's how to understand where you are, and how to propel your relationship to the next level.

Stage One: Courtship and Romance

     The first of the five stages of a relationship is the "falling in love" stage. We tend to be completely infatuated with our newest lover, we think about him or her all the time, and we do all kinds of things to make ourselves seem more appealing to the person we're newly attached to.

If your relationship has moved beyond this stage, revisiting romance can be helpful. People grow and change within relationships, so take the opportunity to remind your partner why you're so special in the first place, and do whatever you can to make him or her feel loved.

Stage Two: Familiarization

      In the second of the five stages of a relationship, people let their guard down. You start to learn more about the person you are with, and they start to learn more about you. You might find out that your boyfriend is really messy, or your girlfriend really is a horrible nail biter.

Getting over the familiarization stage is easy - as long as you're satisfied with each other. So long as each person is honest, this stage is a great place to learn how best to communicate with your partner, and it sets you up for better things to come.

Stage Three: Distress

     The so-called "distress" phase is one of the most important stages of a relationship. It's the stage where you learn how to disagree with one another, and it's often the stage where many newer relationships end up breaking off due to irreconcilable differences.

Learning how to cope with disagreement within your relationship is important, and one thing you've got to remember is that every relationship is different. If you fought with your last partner, think about the lessons you learned so that you don't repeat similar mistakes again.

Stage Four: Stability

       The stability, or friendship stage is one of the most crucial stages of a relationship, since it builds a strong foundation. When you make it to the stability stage, you learn much more about who your partner is, and you make new discoveries on a deeper level than you did in the first stage.

This phase can be treacherous in its own way - if you start to feel bored, you're not alone. If you want to make the most of the stability stage, keep on working to make yourself better, and be sure to give your partner the opportunity to do the same. Revisit romance, and you'll be fine.

Step Five: True Commitment

      Once you've made it through the earliest stages of a relationship, you're ready for true commitment. At this stage, you've probably been through some ups and downs together, and you feel as though you can really depend on your partner.

Even though you're committed to each other, be sure not to stop taking care of yourself. Keep learning and growing, and be sure that you take the time to experience new things together - you'll truly enjoy all the best life has to offer

What a Terrific Gift for Your Girlfriend!

     Hi! Do you have girlfriend? Do you know how to make her happy? Girls are quite sensitive, they need to be cared and loved, and almost every one of them hope that they would receive gifts from their loved ones on every important date, such as their birthday or their commemoration days. Have you ever sent some gifts for your sweethearts? Do you know which gift they like most? I am a young lady too; maybe I can give you some useful suggestions for your questions. I hope that you can benefit a lot from my words.

1. Rose.

      As everybody knows, girls like flowers very much, and all of them hope that they can receive the flowers from their loved ones. Have you ever given roses to your girlfriend? Among various flowers, rose is the most romantic way to show your love to someone. When you select the rose, please be careful, as different colors have different meanings. The red ones means that I love you so much, and I hope you can accept my love. The white ones means purity and respect, and I hope you can understand the pure love between us. The yellow ones means that I want to make an apology for some mistakes, and I hope that you can forgive me. Have you known which color to your girlfriend is different situation?

2. Chocolate.

      Chocolate is also another romantic choice to your girlfriend, and I recommend the DOVE to you. Have you ever heard the affecting story about the DOVE chocolate? Once upon a time, a cook of royal family fell in love with a Princess. However, at such a conservative and trenchant age, they can not say love to each other, and the love can only be hidden in their inner heart. In order to show his love in an implicit way, the cook made a cake, and wrote DOVE on the cake by the hot chocolate for the Princess. What a pity, as the DOVE was written by hot chocolate, it dissolved soon, and the Princess did not see the DOVE at all, then the lady married with another prince reluctantly. They lost their love for this unexpected accident. They did not know the truth until many years later, they were both regret for it, and then the lady passed away with such regret. The cook was so sorrow that he swore he would make a solid chocolate to allow the mark of DOVE can keep for a longer time, and then that is how the DOVE was born. Now have you guesses the meaning of the DOVE? Yeah, it means that do you love me?

Every one should cherish the one you loved, or you will regret during your whole life. When you send the DOVE, you can ask her directly: do you love me?

3. Something that she really wants to in daily life.

     Last is not the least, and it may even be the most practical. Girls also like shopping, and they are always interested in those fashionable things. Such as clothes, makeup, little lovely things, various backpack Bags, and so on. These things make them look more attractive and fashionable. When you walk at the street, you will notice that almost every girl wear a gorgeous Bag, and then you can know that I am telling you the truth that the girls like them. Your girlfriend is also a girl; of course she will like the backpack if you send one to her.

5 Ways To Kiss Perfectly

       Perhaps the greatest gift that a man can afford to another being is love. Indeed, love is the ultimate reason of man's existence. There is probably no one in this world that has not experienced love in one way or another.

      There has been an endless debate on the degree of love that one can give to another person. There are a lot of people who says that you can never love someone in the same way that you have loved another. But, is it more important to know who gave more and who gave less? In the true context of unconditional love, is it a requirement to gauge the amount of affection that you give and receive? Is it not more important to show how much you love someone?

      More than anything else, love is never love, unless shared with someone else. As such, many different kinds of love exist. There is that kind between a mother and child, a brother and a sister, a friend and a friend, and a husband and a wife, among others. Correspondingly, different people have different ways of expressing their affection. This is so because every individual has a different perspective of such as well. Regardless of how one expresses his affection though, the essence lies in the act of showing it itself.

      Good deed. One way of expressing love is through good deeds. Like a child's affection for his parents, good deeds deem very appropriate in expressing how much he values his parents. On the other hand, good deeds can generally be performed to express how he feels not only to members of the family, but to friends, and even to strangers too.

Flowers. Flowers have always been an expression of emotion since time immemorial. In fact, flowers are generally used in almost any occasion. Flowers have a distinct way of establishing a connection between the person who sends and receives them. Most often, flowers are given in expressing a deep sense of emotion.

Love Secrets for Men

       How nice would it be to meet a woman, feel like you totally are into her, and you know exactly what to say and do to make her fall in love with you? For most guys, this would seem like a dream come true, and they would kind of expect that this is something that they just cannot realistically expect. However, when you understand what makes a woman fall in love, then you CAN be the guy that women swoon over.

Here are some love "secrets" for men that will make a woman swoon over you:

1. Women fall in love with guys that are confident in who they are, and don't try too hard to make her like them.

       If you want to make a woman fall in love, then you need to be confident enough in who you are that you don't try to change every few seconds just to make her like them. If she gets the impression that you will just say and do whatever you think she wants to hear, then you are not going to make quite the impression on her that you need to. For most men, this is a break from what they normally do, and it can make all of the difference in the way that women respond to YOU.

2. If you want to make a woman fall in love fast, then you need to make her head swirl.

        Women don't usually fall in love fast with a boring kind of guy. So, you need to be able to bring a little excitement and passion into her life if you want to see her fall in love fast with you. Don't try to be the boring, ordinary guy and think that this will make her want you. She needs to look forward with anticipation and excitement to seeing you, and to make her feel that way, you have to make her head swirl.

3. You need to be able to make her feel like she wants you as more than just a friend.

       It's kind of the standard cliche that the nice guy gets to end up being friends with a woman, while the "bad boy" is the one that she ends up falling in love with. The difference between the nice guy and the bad boy is, the nice guy tries to be her friend, while the bad boy goes for more. If you are hoping that a woman falls for you, then the last thing that you want to do is to make her feel like you are just a friend.

5 Ideas to Rekindle the Romance

       Does it feel like your relationship with your partner is slowly slipping? Are you trying your best to hold on as long as you can? As the relationships are like roller-coaster rides, they can go very low or very high. The most important thing is you can learn to ride properly with its every movement.

One of the best things you can do is to bring back the romance. Here are some romantic ideas you can follow:

1. Spend a weekend away from all the hustle.

        Perhaps you're facing a lot of  pressures  from work, family, friends, and a whole lot more. Sometimes you just need to get away from them all and breathe a little sigh of relief-together. You can schedule one weekend for a good trip, probably to a place you have never been before. Promise to each other to never talk about issues while you're there but to just have fun.

2. Stroll along the beach.
      Have you looked at the beach? Oftentimes   it's very calm or placid. The soft air breeze makes you feel more relaxed. Moreover, the surroundings make you feel so loved by nature. The positive energies that a beach can give you can also do wonders into your relationship. You can bring your loved one for a stroll. You can also sit down and just allow nature's love to envelop both of you.

3. Give in to something that your partner wants.

       Perhaps a reason why the relationship is going sour is because the partner feels that it's a one-person thing. Make sure you are establishing a sense of fairness by allowing your beloved to give and take at the same time. You can ask him or her one of the things he or she definitely wants to do and just give it, even if it means staying away on their own for a while. A lot do end up realizing that the relationship is still worth the fight.

4. Be a little more adventurous.

      Relationships can get into a plateau level. That is the time when everything feels so comfortable and perfect. This is good because it makes you feel so secure. However, if it goes on for a longer period, it also causes the relationship to become boring.

Make it a point to add adventure and fun into the relationship as often as you can. It doesn't have to be death-defying. You simply need to do some things that will make you more relaxed and eager with something to look forward to. Perhaps you can consider riding bikes together, exploring countries you have never been before, or even becoming more adventurous and kinkier in bed.

5. Use subliminal messages.

      Subliminal messages can also be utilized to improve relationships. These subliminal messages may be utilized as positive statements to completely change your negative mind-set. Your jealousy, envy, and insecurity may be preventing you from enjoying the relationship. These types of messages can modify your thought pattern, helping you become more loving, giving, and confident.

The Ultimate Feeling of Love

        For many of us, the ultimate feeling, the one that makes us happy and wholesome, is love. We watch endless stories of the everlasting, all-conquering love in movies, and hear lovers vow that they will remain faithful to each other till the end of time, but real life is much less romantic. The notion of selfless, unconditional love, blissful as it may sound, seems unattainable in the real world. Is it because human relationships have become so complicated? Or is it simply because it cannot exist?

        The so-called "unconditional" type of love is an idealized form of emotion, which is presented as deep and ever-lasting. The couple involved does not need to share their thoughts and needs with each other, as they magically already know what their partner needs and automatically do it to keep him/her happy. Thus, this kind of relationship seems like a well-oiled, auto-run machine, and the couple effortlessly lives happily ever after. But, really? Can relationships be that easy? Suppose, for the sake of argument, that only one of the two people involved in this relationship feels this type of selfless love. He understands his partner's needs and wants, and does everything to keep her satisfied. He never argues or asks something for himself, thus suppressing and neglecting his own needs. Do you still think that relationship is ideal? I didn't think so!

       Love is a selfish feeling by nature. It is meant to fulfill a wide range of psychological, emotional and practical needs, which can only happen through communication and mutual respect. If you want to have a balanced relationship you need to let your partner know what your wants and expectations are of him, and, at the same time, respect and acknowledge his own expectations from you. And while entering a relationship for such selfish reasons may seem unromantic or even repelling to you, you will eventually find out that admitting what you truly want from a relationship from the beginning is the best way to build a long lasting relationship.

       Another important thing to remember is that you need to constantly remind to your partner how you feel about him, not only with words, but also with actions. Don't take it for granted that he already knows it. Humans always have the need to feel desired, even when they know for a fact that their partner loves them. An occasional surprise, some affectionate words or simply doing things together can boost up a relationship and keep it going.

      As poets have often put it, love is a battlefield. It is a struggle between reason and emotion, and above all, conflicting needs and interests. But love alone is not enough for a solid and fulfilling relationship to be built on. No matter what fairy tales or movies imply, it won't last long unless you invest time and effort in it.

Love - You Can Feel It And See It

      This thing called loved is something that people are trying to understand and have tried to understand for some time. Can you see it? What does it look like? What does it feel like? I make no claim to be an expert on the subject, just someone with life experience, who reads and observes things around him.

Does this thing called love still exist in the year 2010?

       I believe it does and here is why? Couples still together for more than five or more years or still married, after 15, 25 or more declare their love and commitment to each other. What is it that has kept them together? This thing called love. They persevered, they communicate, they are there for each other and they have been through the good times and the bad. Love is demonstrated by what we do. Don't confuse this with gifts and the act of coitus. Coitus has little to do with loving and being committed to someone. Love is not something you make, it's not something you simply say, it's what you show and do on a consistent basis over time. Yes, love still exists in this century. There are still couples, together, happy and have the experience that hard times will bring. Where you make it through difficult times, together, you build trust, memories, confidence in each other and over time, they can truly say they love each other. Love is an action word. You communicate it best, when you show it. You communicate love by your actions so when you say it, it can be easily received by the object of your affection.

Love - You Can Feel It And See It.

        But, you have to recognize it when you see  it. You cant conjure it up by wearing something special. When someone truly cares for and about you they will prove it by their actions. This is not to say, love is proven when a person simply says it or buys you something. It takes time to know if the actions of a person are true. If being thoughtful, courteous, respectful, loving and kind are being faked, a person wont be able to keep this act for long. Are the feelings or actions forced? Or do the things a person naturally does (when they should know and care about you) seem to be missing? Sincerity is something you can feel when it comes from a person close to you. In the dynamics of a committed relationship, when you know a person, and you have a history, you can judge and gauge their sincerity based on your knowledge of them. Hows that? You had the opportunity to gather enough information (through experience) about them (their personality, their likes and dislikes, their dreams) during the beginning of the courting phase of the relationship. When its love, you don't have to look hard for it, you don't have to wonder of guess if they love you; you can see and feel it coming from the person who loves you.

How to Keep the Love Alive

     In every relationship, it is undeniably true that it is difficult to keep the love alive. It applies to some people, but for some, it is just a myth. Some people believe in love and that keeping it alive is never impossible. Well, this article might give you hope. Here are some of the ways to keep the love alive:

1. Give each other time -

     Togetherness strengthens every relationship. Keeping your love requires giving each other equal time. You should give each other importance by giving a balanced time between your work and your love life. If you have been so busy with work, then it is important that you compensate it with your partner. Time is the most precious gift you can offer. You should give each other little time to have small talks and share your feelings. You can also go out together and unwind. You can watch movies at the movie house or just stay at home and just hold hands like you have never done for the longest time.

2. Get rid of high expectations -

       Too much expectation can only cause disappointments and frustrations. If you want to keep the love alive, it means you should not expect anything from each other. When expectations are unfulfilled, it can ruin the relationship. Small fights can end up to big fights. It can worsen the situation. Before setting up some real expectations, it is best that you see first and determine whether the expectations are within your partner's capacity. You should know whether these expectations can be met. It should be a mutual feeling. You should also consider yourself if you can fulfill your partner's expectations as well. Choose what to expect, because sometimes, your expectations may be beyond reality and more of a fantasy already.

3. Accept one another -

       You should also take into consideration that acceptance is one of the main keys to keep the love alive. You should learn to accept each other from the very start. It is very impossible to love someone without accepting everything that he or she is. You should learn to accept each other's flaws and mistakes. Always put it in mind that nobody is perfect. You just have to accept some things that you know you cannot change. Loving equals acceptance.

How to Become the Most Romantic Boyfriend

  Does your girlfriend complain about you not being very romantic? Does she say that her friend's boyfriend is a very romantic guy? And are you sick of hearing it? Yes? Then read the following tips to become the most romantic guy and trust me, your girlfriend will shower all her love on you. Here you go-

1. Send flowers to her for no reason. Do not make it a habit else it will make no difference to her. Such spontaneous and random acts are loved by girls.

2. If your girl likes cards then make one for her, customized and full of lovey-dovey text.

3. When you walk, do not put your arm around her shoulder. Instead put it around her waist. When you hold her by waist, your bodies will touch each other and a girl will also feel safe. If you are uncomfortable in holding her by waist then you can hold her hands.

4. Women don't say but they love it when you initiate love making with a beautiful background of light music, dimmed lights, fragrance and nice, hot lingerie.

5. Girls like it when you give them small but many gifts. They are usually not so happy with one large gift. So make sure you keep gifting her every now and then.

6. Girls love surprises. Give her a surprise midnight visit by standing outside her house with flowers.

7. Play with her hair but only if she likes. Do not at any point annoy her.

8. When you stand behind her, hold her by waist. It will give her the message- You belong to me.

9. If she is comfortable, sleep with her whenever possible and cuddle her from behind. Do not just be busy in making love. Cuddling and kissing is equally important.

10. Lips are not the only place to kiss. Explore areas which are usually not kissed like stomach, chin, shoulders, neck etc.

11. When you are on a date with her, try to make as much eye contact as possible. This will increase the feelings in both of you.

12. When she looks good, say you look beautiful and not 'hot'. Girls in serious relationships do not want to be called hot.

13. Your date ideas should be out of the box. Get out of the boring movie hall or coffee shop. Plan something interesting that can also be romantic.

14. Do not forget to say "I love you" to her. Say it at least once every day but only if you do because she can very well read it in your eyes.

15. Understand and be sensitive to her needs, be it emotionally or physically. Your bond becomes stronger when you care about her needs.

16. When she is with friends, make her feel special. Praise her before them and show sweet gestures to her before everybody.

17. Make her birthday super special. Plan a party or surprise her with unique gifts.

18. When it's Valentine's Day, do not follow the cliche ideas. Make a different plan to celebrate it in style, like going out for a trip or full day make-out session.

19. Say words to make her feel that she is the most important person for you.

20. Call her and invite her to your place to get a full body massage for a kiss in return.

21. Go grab her when she is busy in the kitchen and kiss her passionately.

22. This is most important- Listen to her at all times. Even if it is none of your interest, still keep listening and she will be happy to pour out her heart to you.

23. Do not ignore her. Give her full attention even when you are in a group with your friends.

24. Hold her tightly at least once every day.

25. Make her laugh whenever you talk to her. Girls do not like serious men.

26. Remember her parents' anniversary or siblings birthday. Girls like guys who remember important dates.

27. Write Love Notes or letters to her even when you meet daily.

28. If your girl does not mind, send out your message to her on radio.

29. Do an act for her she knows you dislike or are not comfortable with. For example, if you cannot eat green chillies, do it for her once and do it before her friends.

30. Send her a romantic text message before going to sleep everyday. Girls like showing such messages to their friends

Make Her Want You - Top Tips

 Second Chance at Love

           Whether it's your fault or not, breaking up with someone you love is always a painful and frustrating experience for anyone to go through. There is no perfect relationship. Everyone commits mistakes. But everyone deserves second chances, too. If you think and you know that you screwed up in your relationship, then you're on the right track. Accepting your wrongdoings is the first step in getting her to like you again.

Do Not Hold Grudges

          If you really want to get her back, then you have to remain friends with her or at least act civilly towards her. You don't want to cut off all your ties. If you meet her at a party, try to act as normally as you can. Keep your conversations friendly and casual. Again, never bring up the past or mistakes of the past, for that matter. If you see her with a date, don't get upset. Or you'll just do some stupid things again that will risk your chance of getting her back. If you can't stand seeing her with another guy, the best thing to do is just leave.

Handle the Breakup Well

            Most guys will probably end up getting drunk every day of their life. Be the exception. Girls admire men who are mature enough to handle various situations such as a breakup. Instead of going out every night with your drinking buddies, why not think about other ways to improve yourself? You can also get a makeover if you want to. Do something to make you proud of yourself and she'll eventually see that too. In time, you'll earn her respect.

Improve Yourself

         One of the reasons why she broke up with you might be because you aren't the same man she fell in love with. If you want to get her back, you need to bring back that gentleman in you. Maybe you got used to taking her for granted or you might have evolved into a jealous and bickering boyfriend. If you know you have a problem with your behaviour and attitude then do something about it. Bring back that man that she fell madly in love with.

Falling in Love the Right Way

Love, it is such a sweet and amazing thing. It is not just a feeling, but much more than that, it is a deeper and more intense feeling that can only be described as a life. I think every one REALLY has to experience love before they die because it will really be unfair for some people not to. Unfortunately, many people think they have experienced it without knowing they have not. This is because the definition they give to love is so different from what it really is.

Love does not die off as a result of the absence of the person in view. It is not some feeling that when the person is not there, either by death or absence, it goes away. Love lasts forever. If you ever experience true love, with the fights and arguments involved, right deep within you, you still have that intense and deep affection. That is why it baffles me to hear people say "it was love at first sight".

With respect to everyone who has ever said that, I strongly and totally disagree that there is anything as love at first sight. There are different levels of feelings one must go through before actually falling in love and it is bad that some people settle at a particular level and misinterprets it as love. When you meet someone for the first time, there must be an attraction between you and the person for you to even initiate a conversation. This first stage is what some call "love at first sight" after they had maybe later fallen in love. The attraction is what makes the person you meet a potential lover. From the level of attraction, you now start to know each other, date, and along the way, fall in love. The duration of this stage can be short or long, but there are the stages.

Another major reason why people misinterpret other feelings for true love is a good sex. Some persons actually call their ability to have a good sex with their partners love. I do not believe that is love because true love is not only dependent on the sex part. Sex is not in any way love. They are so different because most men can have sex with just about anybody without even liking them.

Men's Sensitivities and Love Pain

In a recent paper published last month ("Non Marital Romantic Relationships and Mental Health in Early Adulthood: Does the Association Differ for Women and Men?" The journal of Health and Social Behavior, June 2010) the authors found that when a romantic relationship ends, young men suffer more emotional distress than women. Previous studies of how men and women past young adulthood are emotionally affected by pains in love indicated both sexes being similarly affected.

So, why the differences between young men and older men?

As a psychotherapist that has worked for over thirty years with men and women as well as couples, dealing with the ups and downs of love and the tumultuous and often unexpected endings of love relationships, I am not at all surprised to hear that men suffer a great deal when love relationships don't work out for them. In fact, it is my experience that men suffer more than women AT ALL AGES, NOT ONLY IN YOUNG ADULTHOOD when a love relationship breaks up.

All studies on the effects and benefits of marriage on men and women indicate that men fare much better - they are healthier, live longer, are happier - when they are in good love relationships versus being alone, the benefits greatly outweighing the liabilities. For women, on the other hand, there does not seem to be a striking difference whether they are with someone they love or are alone. Men tend to rely on women not only for emotional needs, but also for social and recreational activities, and for staying connected to the family and the community at large. When relationships end, there are multiple losses for men to cope with. As women, on the other hand, become less and less dependent on men for financial support, they tend to be more independent and able to maintain different sources of support, connection and emotional outlets.

Historically, popular belief claimed women to suffer more than men when romantic relationships went awry. However, this belief had to do more with cultural stereotypes than gender. It had to do with what it meant to be a man or a woman in a culture where emotions and women were devalued and women were mostly seen as "weak" and "emotional," the two terms being used almost synonymously. Men did not express their emotions; hence were thought to be stronger and more resilient than women

The difference between younger men and older men, in my clinical experience, is a reflection of the way these two groups of men deal and express their emotions, not of age-specific issues. This difference has to do with how culture is evolving - some call this process the "feminization" of our culture - toward valuing emotions and supporting healthy acknowledgment and expression of them.

Typically older men, who reflect the culture in which they grew up, continue to hold on to a male image of stoicism and toughness. In this image there isn't much room for feelings. Older men tend to be uncomfortable with them, because they don't know how to express and communicate them. They tend to minimize, repress and avoid emotions as their main means of coping with them. They tend to act them out using booze, over investing in work, or getting involved with other women.

They typically may not seek therapy, but when they do they are often surprised and uncomfortable with their tears, apologetic abut their emotional struggles, and confused by the intensity of their feelings. They tend to be judgmental of their ways of dealing with the loss of love, and struggle with their emotions, at times being ashamed of them.

Younger men, on the other hand, have to deal less and less with some of these stereotypical restrictions historically associated with manhood. They are more comfortable with their feelings and acknowledge and express them more openly. They have grown up in a more gender-equal universe, surrounded by strong female figures whose roles in the family often equaled or surpassed men's. Hence they are more emotionally expressive and open to acknowledge the value of emotional relationships in their lives. Let's welcome these cultural changes, as they are kinder to men and more beneficial to the development and longevity of healthy love relationships.

How to Make a Memorable Night

Candles, love songs, roses and champagne are "must-haves" of every woman's idea of a memorable night. It might sound overly romantic but this can really make most women happy. But, creating the same "memorable night" every single time can make any woman die out of boredom. That's why we need to find ways on how to make a memorable night with a new twist.

           1. Evening picnics. It sounds ordinary and simple yet doing it at night can make it more romantic. Go to a park and do the same things. But, instead of taking heavy meals with you, bring a bottle of champagne and finger foods. Music in the background can make things just perfect for you and your girl. You can hold each other's hands and stargaze while lying on the picnic blanket. Candles can also make things more cinematic. You can end the night by ridding on a carriage, if there is any, out of the park.

                2. Chef of the evening. She might be a good cook, but when a woman sees a man cooking, believe it or not, it warms her heart. So, instead of your girl cooking for you, why not turn the table around and cook for her? If you don't know how to cook, then, buddy, I suggest you take classes in a culinary academy. They offer classes that only last for a week or so; it will surely be a big help for you. How to make a memorable night? Prepare dinner at the backyard and cook her favorite food. Make it romantic by having the usual wine, roses and candles. Prepare some sax music to make the ambiance relaxing for her. Surely, it will be a night to remember; sharing a wondrous "dinner with the chef." Complete the role playing with a chef's costume.

             3. Fly her to the moon. Well, not really. I mean not literally to the moon. However, you can always fly with her. An air balloon can be an excellent way to make a date extraordinarily memorable. It is a good way to chat and to get to see the city lights at bird's eye view. Bring a bottle of wine and a bouquet of roses to make the evening memorable and perfect. She will surely never forget this evening with you. Just be sure that your girl is not scared of heights or it might become a night of constant screaming.

             4. Songs from the heart. It is said that even the worst monster can be tamed by music. So, why not test your ability to make your girl swoon by singing. This may sound crazy but romance is adjacent to music; especially for women. So, prepare yourself for a night of singing. It doesn't matter if you can't sing. I'm sure your girl will even find it romantic if you can't. The point is you tried. Take her to a karaoke night. Surprise her by registering as a contestant and dedicating your song to her before belting your heart out. If you are too insecure of your voice, a vocal coach can definitely help you practice before conquering that stage. Sing her most favorite song and show her that you mean every line that you are singing. I can vouch on this; no woman can refuse a song from the man she loves.

On how we can make a memorable night, it is not the amount we spend but the ingenuity and our efforts exerted. The love that you have for each other is the cherry on top. Just get your imagination working, and she will surely treasure every memorable night with you.

How to Win the Heart of a Loved One

Words like bridges, link two hearts to become one. Perhaps you are trying to win the love of your heart; words either spoken or written can do the magic.
Words are capable of touching the heart of a loved one and breaking every form of barriers.

All too often we take for granted the ones we love, and neglect to share our true inner feelings. "She knows I love her", we tell others. But we never tell our spouse. Perhaps you can say it with a lovely flower. Women love flowers dearly, and the ability to select a beautiful flower can help turn the tide of love on your side.

A diamond ring can equally is the all time favorite among most ladies. Some can give up anything to put on a genuine diamond ring. This may cost a little fortune, but it is worth every dime. Love must cost you something, and buying the love of your life a diamond ring can help seal the bound of love and create an everlasting impression.

A carefully selected card can also be an appropriate gift for one you love so dearly. Be careful to check out the words inside the card to ensure they are appropriate for the occasion. Do not wait until it is Christmas or Easter, before you think of buying your spouse a beautiful card. But to be honest, why allow a mere card or diamond ring to do all the work of saying what we really feel inside? We need to say the word boldly: "I love you".

A word of love can make a world of difference in the life of your sweet heart. Solomon the author of the 22nd book of the Holy Bible knew the secret to the heart of a woman, and he made maximum use of it in the scripture, as he spoke elaborately about the love he had for his beloved: "As the lily among thorns, so is my love among daughters"

A little poem with some precious words can touch the heart of that special person in your life. I personally made use of poems when I was courting my wife. I am gifted in the art of composing poems, and whenever she saw any of my poems, her day was made.

To touch the heart of the one you truly love, and look into her eyes and whisper "I love you" is the highest expression of friendship that is capable of cementing two hearts and infusing a dynamic symphony between both spirits. Indeed, words are solid bridge that link hearts together. Go ahead and share your inner feelings with the one you love.

Romantic Things To Say To A Woman

         You don't need a Hollywood romance writer to write scripts for you when you want to speak romantically to the woman you love and desire. All a man really needs is a lot of sincerity, creativity, and a bit of preparation, and he'll be more than ready to say the romantic things that his woman is yearning to hear.

Having romantic things to say to your woman is important to adding spice and passion to your relationship because it allows you to display your affection and appreciation in a creative and romantic way with your words. Most women are dying to hear their husbands, boyfriends, and significant others say more romantic things to them.

            Here are a few sample phrases to get you started and well on your way to saying more romantic things to the woman you love. But remember to remain sincere as you try some of these out. Keep in mind also that your woman is unique, and she should be treated special, because in the long run this is what she wants from you rather than cheesy romantic lines.

          However, these ideas should be more than helpful to get you started on your path towards speaking more romantically.

1. "I don't need a reason for loving you. If I had a reason for loving you, then I'm afraid that I'd also have a reason for leaving you."

2. "You're my happy place." (with a playful smile while looking into her eyes)

3. "Forever isn't long enough to spend a life with you."

4. "You make me feel complete."

5. "I'm miss your touch, your skin. I need you."

6. "Shhh. Just kiss me." (say this when she's talking, demand it, but in a sexy and romantic way)

7. "You captivate me."

8. "You're all that I need."

9. "I love loving you. "

10. "I wish this night would last forever."

11. "I can't get enough of you."

12. "You're priceless."

13. "Come closer. Closer." (when she gets really close, kiss her forehead and tell her that you missed her like crazy)

14. "You're my inspiration."

15. "You're my favorite love song."

16. "Talk to me." (say this while holding her hands and lightly stroking it)

17. "I love you just the way you are."

18. "I love the way you _____." (choose something unique and specific about your woman that you sincerely adore about her)

19. "I adore the way you ______." (once again, choose something unique, special, and romantic to point out about her)

20. "You're mine. All mine." (say this playfully while kissing her shoulders and neck)

4 Ways to Say I Love You to Him on Thanksgiving Day

      The Thanksgiving Day is just around the corner and you have anxiously waiting for the day. You would like to have a sweet and romantic Thanksgiving Day with him and he said yes. You decide to take out all your tenderness and affections to show your gratitude for the sweet days he had given you in the past years. Here are some clever tips to tell those guys how much you care about them.

1. Write a Note

        According to a recent U.S. survey in California, 64% of the polled guys say "the most appreciated gift from their beloved would be a note in the handwriting." Really, the love note ranks high in your partner's warmest-things list. If you are really not good at writing or expressing, just write several words like "Thank you for..." or "I admire you for..." and then put the note into his pocket or beside his pillow.

2. Make Dinner

        It is said that the way to a man's heart is through his stomach. It is true that everybody welcomes a great taste sensation. Don't misunderstand. I don't mean that your date should eat the love note. I am merely suggesting that making a Turkey Day Dinner for your guy is a perfect way to express your love. Don't have experience? Just start the preparation now. Download some recipes, buy a bottle of good wine and create a perfect plan, then you have 99.9% success ratio to bring him a fantastic dinner. Even if the 0.1% failure comes unfortunately, just take it easy, he won't blame on you.

3. Give a Massage

       Usually an enjoyable massage will make the communication and understanding between you two better and deeper. It is said that you can use your fingertips and let your love dance with a massage. It is sure to be one of the sweetest sensual moments you can share with him. Be confident with your hands and what you are doing. This is one of your best gifts to your man - let it show. Just let your heart to be the guide and make your instincts control your fingers.

4. Buy yourself a collection

       As Greg Behrendt, the consultant of Sex and the City said "If I like you, I kiss you. And then I think about what you look like in and out of your underwear. I'm a guy. That's how it works. No ifs, no ands, and clearly no buts." Yes! No doubt the sexy lingerie is the second powerful weapon to spicy your love life. Then what is the most powerful? Of course the charm in yourself!

10 Ways to Bring Back the Romance

Romance has the ability to bring us pleasurable feelings of being wanted by someone else. But it can bring the worst kind of emotional pain imaginable when things don't work. At the beginning of a relationship you probably have a strong infatuation to your newly found love which allows you to fall into the belief that you've found "the one." Finally, your dream has come true. Sadly, these wonderful feelings fade within a few months of being together. So the question remains - how do you bring back the romance and rekindle those breathtaking emotions that you felt the beginning of a relationships?

Here are ten suggestions to try with your partner that will rekindle the romance and help you fall in love all over again!

           1. Issues that unexpectedly spring up may be emotionally hurtful to deal with but they may also be the best chance for you and your partner to start healing your disagreements. Talking and sharing one another's feelings builds intimacy. A problem can start to drive you apart - but see it as an opportunity to view problems for improving your relationship. Find the heart of the problem and discuss it in a loving non-judgmental way. Really listen to what your partner has to say.

          2. If you begin to experience emotional pain due to a relationship related problem, do not bring distance between you and your partner. This is a vulnerable time where you must remain close by spending time together while moving closer both physically and emotionally.

       3 .Tell your partner what you are feeling. Communicating your fears helps heal the problems in a relationship. Ask your partner what they are feeling too. An honest talk about your own feelings might actually encourage your partner to talk as well.

      4. Try to maintain emotional awareness and realize that some feelings may be triggered by subconsciously responding to outside influences. These hidden emotions that you aren't even aware of can even trigger your partner's own negative feelings. Be willing to take responsibility for your actions and release your insecurities.

    5. You can maintain that heart-thumping feeling simply by appreciating your partner and expressing your love for them daily. Learn to appreciate and love your partner's strengths while accepting their weaknesses. Show them regularly how much you love them the way you did at the beginning of the relationship.

         6. When your partner disappoints you in some way, don't sulk. Instead, give them back what you wanted from them first. Give your partner exactly the thing you are lacking. It will surprise you to see how soon you'll receive the same thing right back.

          7. When you're in a relationship, sex can be a wonderful way of expressing love. This allows sex to change from a purely physical experience to one that is a kind of emotional sharing. Become a giving partner as you have sex and connect with strong eye contact. This creates a higher level of intimacy between you and your partner.

           8. Don't be afraid to try something new in the bedroom. Try a new position or introduce a toy to spice things up. But be sure to discuss the change with your partners before things get heated up in bed. Make sure you and your partner are both comfortable with the change. If one of you finds this new idea distasteful or uncomfortable, it can be counter protective.

           9. After an argument, apologize if you feel you behaved badly. Recognize that your partner will also be feeling awful after a heated discussion. Allow yourself to move forward and forgive each other as soon as you can. After you've both cooled down, begin communicating about what issues really created the argument in the first place.

      10. Romance dwindles because partners allow distance to spread between them. What you give in a relationship is what you will receive. Ask yourself - how much are you giving to your partner unconditionally? You will find love soon returning to the relationship once you learn to give without any expectation of receiving.

Make Her Want You - Top Tips

A Second Chance at Love

Whether it's your fault or not, breaking up with someone you love is always a painful and frustrating experience for anyone to go through. There is no perfect relationship. Everyone commits mistakes. But everyone deserves second chances, too. If you think and you know that you screwed up in your relationship, then you're on the right track. Accepting your wrongdoings is the first step in getting her to like you again.

Do Not Hold Grudges

If you really want to get her back, then you have to remain friends with her or at least act civilly towards her. You don't want to cut off all your ties. If you meet her at a party, try to act as normally as you can. Keep your conversations friendly and casual. Again, never bring up the past or mistakes of the past, for that matter. If you see her with a date, don't get upset. Or you'll just do some stupid things again that will risk your chance of getting her back. If you can't stand seeing her with another guy, the best thing to do is just leave.

Handle the Breakup Well

Most guys will probably end up getting drunk every day of their life. Be the exception. Girls admire men who are mature enough to handle various situations such as a breakup. Instead of going out every night with your drinking buddies, why not think about other ways to improve yourself? You can also get a makeover if you want to. Do something to make you proud of yourself and she'll eventually see that too. In time, you'll earn her respect.

Improve Yourself

One of the reasons why she broke up with you might be because you aren't the same man she fell in love with. If you want to get her back, you need to bring back that gentleman in you. Maybe you got used to taking her for granted or you might have evolved into a jealous and bickering boyfriend. If you know you have a problem with your behaviour and attitude then do something about it. Bring back that man that she fell madly in love with.

Love Is Energy - Pass It Along!

        When your heart is broken, you need a loving community more than ever. It's the key to healing and such a gift. One of the most touching moments I've had is seeing strangers, struggling through the pain of an ending relationship, find their power and self-worth by helping others in need. It is truly beautiful and I don't know who glows more... the giver, the recipient, or me.

          For example, I once coached a group of women struggling to leave long-term abusive marriages. They were all in crisis mode, fearful of being alone and penniless in their rapidly approaching golden years and beaten down by the roller coaster of living with an abuser. As you can imagine, the mood was quite somber especially when one woman, whom I'll call Alice, announced she was really fearful for her life as her husband had somehow found a way to break into the locked room where she lived in their home.

        Wistfully, Alice explained how she needed to change her room's lock for safety, but had no money for a locksmith. Then, with all the tact in the world, another woman, who was a part-time school crossing guard, brightened up and said: " I know how to change locks. If you go to Home Depot today and buy a new door knob with a lock I'll come over tonight at 7 pm and install it for you. And.. I'll wear my crossing guard uniform so I look like a cop. That way, if your husband comes home while I'm there, you can address me as Officer Smith and we'll be safe."

         The two women left excited, animated and empowered by what they were about to do that evening. They followed through and returned the next week delightedly sharing their triumph. They were transformed and their success brought hope and joy to the group. It was beautiful

Way To Attract More Love

Are you interested in a way to attract more love?

Do you desire a healthy, exciting, loving, inspiring, romantic relationship?

Have You have difficulty creating a relationship worthy of your magnificence?

You are not alone.

Fortunately, there is something you can begin doing right away that can completely transform your love life.

Often times we think of relationships in terms of what we can get out of them. We seek a partner who will make us feel special, support our endeavors, and share in our dreams.

But imagine if you started thinking about what you could put into a relationship. Do you think something miraculous might happen?

Do you think if you started giving love away freely and in massive quantities a little of that love may just come back to you?

The marvelous truth is that giving that which you wish to receive for yourself does in fact deliver to you the experience of your desire. By taking genuine interest in people's lives and getting excited about their victories as your own victories, you open a portal for the power of love to come in and fill your life to unlimited capacity.

By sending out the positive intention to nurture others, you allow yourself to be nurtured. Whatever you give away will be given to you in greater portions then what you give. You will never create the perfect loving relationship by expecting things from people.

When you begin giving love with zero expectation, in that moment you are allowing a truly profound, life altering degree of love into your experience.

Love is the creative force of the universe.

It is what you are made of and therefor yours to distribute to the universe. Giving more love than you have ever previously imagined is the way to attract more love.

3 Sure Signs He's Fallen in Love With You

The first thing to do is to stop measuring his words. Some men can say amazing things to a woman without feeling anything for her. On the other hand, some men won't say much but they have deep feelings for you nonetheless. So, forget about the words. Check his actions.

        1. If he's suddenly happy, especially around you, smiling, joking, laughing at insignificant jokes, cheerful; if his eyes seem to brighten up when they see you and his face puts up the biggest smile when he sees you, well, this are all a cluster of behavioral signs telling you that he loves being with you, even if he does not realize it yet.

        2. He seems to spend a lot of time with you and he does this happily. He seems to spend less and less time with his friends or work colleagues in order to be with you. He'll see you even if he's busy and if he really can't see you he'll make sure he can see you some other time (but very soon). He makes sure you don't spend too much time away from him!

       3. He thinks about you often and this shows in the little gestures you may notice, for example: he buys you your favorite chocolate drink, or your favorite cake, or something carrying your favorite color. He may cook for you, go out of his way to give you a ride wherever you need to be. He wants to see you happy, comfortable, taken care of. He thinks about you so much, even subconsciously, that he mentions a holiday with you in the future, or something you 2 can do together.

If the above signs show in his behavior towards you, he is definitely in love with you!

Best Relationship Advice for Women

           Almost every one among us keeps on looking for relationship tips to improve the quality of our relations. Apart from physical attributes, there are several differences on mental and emotional level between a man and woman. Unfortunately most of the people are not ready to admit and even understand it.

              Be it communication style, feelings, actions or emotions, men are absolutely different from women that this is the reason that relationship advice for women is so important. It not only helps you understand your male counterpart, but also makes your relationship with him even better. Hence, if you are striving to make your relation a success, check out the below given relationship advice for women.

Different actions

               Understand this fact that men are action oriented and also respond well to the actions. If you want to show that you love him, you must show it to your partner. You can do this by doing things that he likes and show that you value him.

Different communication

            One of the most prominent differences between men and women is the way they communicate. While women talk to discuss something that bothers them, men talk to bring out a solution for a problem. One of the most important relationship advice for women here is that they should try to understand their partner and the way he communications. Even if they just want to talk over an issue, there must be a positive feeling in that.

Men do not share feelings

Recall the first point where we said that men are action oriented. They do not talk about their feeling, but prefer to express them with their actions. Men are brought up to keep their emotions within their heart. They do not express anything in words before thoroughly understanding the situation. Remember that your partner will always prefer to show his love through his actions rather than saying something.

Make a list

           Instead of nagging over household issues, make a to-do list to remind him every task. It is not like your partner does not want to do things, but he is just preoccupied with things. If you will start nagging over an issue when he is busy, it will surely lead to conflicts. So, the best relationship advice for women is to make a list for all household issues and get them done one by one.

         One of the best relationships tips that we can give is to understand the difference between both genders. This includes the way they communication, act, react and express. If you will seriously follow this relationship advice for women, for sure you will be able to better understand your male partner and enjoy your relationship.

Everyone Needs Love Advice

           If there is anyone that tells you that they have it all figured out, you have not found a good person from which to get love advice. The smartest people learn from real life experience, and they realize that no matter what they have learned, there is always more to learn. Love relationships are hard, and it is even harder to know what to do when your heart feels like it is breaking or that something has come into the relationship that may end up tearing it apart in the end. Advice is out there, just know who to ask when you need help the most.

           Some love advice can come from those that are perpetually single. This may sound like the last person that you should get advice from about relationships, but they can be wealth of information. This is because they have been there and lost, so they know what does not work. They may not know what to do to save a relationship, but they can tell you what does not work. If your partner continually makes mistakes that hurt you, this person may be able to help you decide if that person can change, knows they are hurting you, or if it really is the end of the road. It sounds like strange love advice, but it is always helpful.

There is also some love advice that you can get from the couple you know that has been together for what seems like forever. What they can tell you is that love is never easy, but that it is always worth the work and effort. There are no relationships out there that have not had huge ups and downs, even if it seems as if they are sailing in smooth waters at the moment. When it comes to important issues that you feel could really hurt your relationship, their love advice can be invaluable. They can tell you what they did and how they got through it.

         You may not think of your parents as a great source of love advice, but they can be. There are two problems with going to parents, however. One is that they are always biased towards you. You could be the monster in a relationship, but they may not be able to see it because you are their child. The second is that it can be hard to be totally open with your parents about certain aspects of your relationship, therefore they can not give you good love advice because they only know part of the story. There are times when they can help, so ask them for advice, but always get more help elsewhere for a more well-rounded answer to your problems.

          Sometimes, you can get all the love advice in the world from great sources, but you still are not sure what you  should do or what to do to make things better. This is when a therapist is a great source of help. They do not tell you what to do, but they can help you bring out your own beliefs and your own feelings so that you can better understand what you are feeling and how you really feel about the specific aspects of your relationship problem. This type of love advice comes from within you, which can often be the very best advice in the world. Only you can really decide what works in your life, and what you must discard or change.

Romantic Gifts For Men: Give Him a Gift He'll Never Forget

            Are you looking for romantic gifts for men? Is your man, like so many, hard to shop for? Do you want to give him a gift he'll love? When it's gift giving time, many of us women are completely stumped about what kind of gift to give our husbands and boyfriends. This year, give him a gift that will take his breath away. Here are five top picks.

The Gift of Travel

             If you've ever been taken on a surprise vacation, you know how wonderful it can be. Why not treat your guy to a special surprise trip to a destination he'll love? This is one of the most romantic gifts for men, hands down!
Gift wrap a card, or a box of clues that will help your guy figure out what's in store for him. He's sure to love spending this special time with you, and a great trip makes memories that will last a lifetime.

Love Tokens

            You can make your own special love tokens, or you can buy a ready-made, reusable set of tokens. Love tokens include massages, hugs, kisses and wishes. Romantic gifts for men can be hard to find - but this is a simple solution - he gets what he wants, and he gets it from you! What could be better?

Name a Star After Him

          Whether you want to name a star after him using his own name, or a special pet name that only the two of you know, the International Star Registry can help you give him a gift that will really last forever! Many romantic gifts for men, like chocolates, wine, and even personalized golf balls are quickly used up and forgotten. Star registries come with certificates that commemorate the star's name, a chart showing exactly where the star can be found and in what constellation it resides. Specially engraved jewelry can accompany the certificate, if you wish.

The Gift of Knowledge

           Does your guy talk about how much he wants to learn how to fly? How he'd love to skydive someday? Or would he rather learn to surf or even just fly fish? Often, romantic gifts for men can feel somewhat generic. Gifts that take his wishes into account are perfect since they show how much you really care about his needs. Every time he goes to enjoy his newest hobby, he'll have you to thank - and he'll think of you often as a result!

Themed Gift Baskets

            A themed gift basket can hold lots of little goodies that you know your man will love and appreciate - best of all, you really don't need a big occasion to give it to him! Take a few minutes to think about his interests and his wishes. If your guy loves coffee, beer, or even cigars, then put together a gift basket themed to reflect those tastes. Romantic gifts for men don't have to be big and fancy - at the end of the day, what matters most is that you were thinking about him and took the time to put a gift together for him.

How to Hide That Love-Bite

         Love bites are nice to give and receive during that passionate moment but become a problem later when they are too visible. Though some people do not want their colleagues, friends or partners to find out the love bite on their body, there are some who are more than happy to flaunt it.
If you fall in the category of people who dislike showing off the love bites, then here are a few tips on how to hide them.
Girls:
1. If you have long hair, the best thing you can do is cover up the love bite with them. Adjust them in a way that they cover up the area naturally.
2. For girls with short hair, do some trick with your make-up kit. Apply some foundation or concealer on the affected area to make it look lighter. You cannot make it disappear with make-up but if it becomes light, it will be less noticeable.
Tip: Do not apply too much make-up because it shows.
3. Use a scarf or stole that matches with your clothes to hide the love bite and to also add to your style.
4. Avoid wearing tank or tube tops. Wear turtleneck shirts that can cover up most of the part.

Guys:
1.Wear a turtleneck or under armor shirt to hide the love bite.
2. Pull up the collars of your shirt to add some style to your personality.

3. Buy or take some make-up from your mom or sister's cupboard and apply it. The foundation should match your skin tone. If you have doubts, go to market and ask the sales girl to help you find the right make-up that matches your skin tone. It is a good idea to keep the make-up with you instead of taking it from your mom's cupboard.

4. If you have long hair, your problem is solved. Use them to your advantage.

5. These days even guys wear scarfs or stoles with shirts. You can use it as a accessory also and to hide your mark also.

The most important thing to remember is to be not so conscious of the love bite. The more you try to hide it, the more people will know. Instead be confident even if it is slightly visible. Though nobody asks any questions unless they are your friends who want to tease you. But you know how to handle them with your witty replies.