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Two of the most important character traits you need to possess if you want to have successful relationships is to be honest and trustworthy. There are of course diplomatic ways to be honest so you don’t hurt each other’s feelings. But in general, being trustworthy is all about each person in the romantic partnership feeling … Read more
Romance means different things to different people, but in general, most people enjoy receiving a gift that you have clearly put some thought into with a romantic intention in mind. Gift-giving is one of the 5 languages of love outlined by Dr. Gary Chapman, the noted marriage counsellor. It may not be you or your … Read more
Living together and being married is always going to be a balancing act in terms of your responsibilities versus the time you manage to find together in order to connect with one another. In particular, the romantic connection can be hard to maintain the longer you are a couple because many other things get in … Read more
Many couples tend to pay less and less attention to the romantic aspect of their lives together. They get busy, children come along, and before they know it, they’re like roommates rather than romantic lovers. But it doesn’t have to be that way. Romance and intimacy are all about making and keeping connections. Connections using … Read more
One of the main issues when couples start to live together or get married is that the dating part of their relationship tends to decrease as the practicalities of managing a home and family increase. Being in such close proximity, and having so much to do, can often lead to a certain lack of glamor … Read more
Whenever a couple first starts to live together or get married, everything is so new and exciting that you think it will go on forever. Unfortunately, day-to-day stresses and busy schedules can soon mean the excitement wears off and you feel like you are living in a well-worn rut. It’s like you’ve become roommates, not … Read more
A lot of busy couples, especially those with children, find it really difficult to make time for romance. They are busy, tired, and lack the privacy in many cases to be able to prioritize romance. They might not have the money to get away for a romantic evening or overnight with their partner. Babysitters can … Read more
It can be really difficult to find time to spend alone together once the children have come along. However, this is essential if you are to maintain the romance in the relationship and stay together. With more than 50% of marriages ending in divorce, and 30% of those due to infidelity, don’t underestimate the importance … Read more
Many couples struggle with the romantic side of their relationship. It seems as if once they are living together or married, they get into a routine which can soon start to look like an unromantic rut. As with everything else in life, if you pay attention to something, you will be prioritizing it and hopefully … Read more
Esquire has dedicated a whole article for date ideas. First, “Why she’ll like it: Take her literally and don’t have her do anything: You make her dinner, you set the table, you fix her a drink, you do the dishes, you massage her feet, you rinse, you repeat. Don’t spend more than: $35 on a … Read more