If you want more out of your relationship then you have to be more. Relationship Specialist, Mark Webb, shares an excerpt from his bestselling book, How To Be A Great Partner.

The other day I found myself 'inadvertently' eavesdropping on the conversation of some two young men. They were talking about Aids, sex and marriage.

Is your relationship in trouble? Do you spend more time picking it apart than cuddling together? If you feel like you’re constantly trying to fix things that should never have been broken in the first place, then maybe it’s time for some proactive steps to rescue your relationship before it ends up on the rocks - permanently

A healthy mind resides in a healthy body. If you are in good health you have a healthy mind, think positive and are in a situation to handle the shortcomings you face in a relationship or otherwise very well. It keeps you calm and you do not get angry fast.

What the demise of the Witherspoon/Phillippe marriage means for your love life.

Men, or more precisely polarized couples, find difficulty in fully committing to recovery from infidelity or an extramarital affair.

When the relationship is under some pressure because of some dwindling finances or raising small kids, being romantic can be the last thing in your mind. This is exactly the time to step back and remember the things that brought you together in the first place, according to Mark Goulston, MD, the author of The 6 Secrets of a Lasting Relationship.

Not every relationship can be mended. There's no point in trying to mend a relationship that keeps breaking up. But if yours is a good relationship that has just hit a bad patch, these tips will help you get it back on track.

The vehemence of your feelings towards a partner who has let you down does not necessarily mean relationship is over. The opposite of love is not hate but indifference.

Have you noticed that couples who laugh together remain together and seem incredibly happy? How can we better dissolve an argument or a marital storm but with a joke and some hearty laughter?

According to MSN Money (Sept. 2005), not counting Higher Education, which can mount to $150,000, and not counting private schools and hospital bills, a child costs $135K ($40K/year, income) ; $185K($40-70K/year income); and $270K (70K+/year, income). Children 15-17 years old are more expensive. Expensive? Mamma mia!

It is unbelievable how many men there are who are awe-struck when it comes to approaching and talking to women. But what I find really appalling is the fact that so many of them are laboring under some unfounded illusions about women that prevent them from making any move whatsoever. Let's examine some of these misconceptions.

There are no truer words spoken than, “Talk is cheap.” If you are in a relationship with someone who is unreliable and has a knack for disappointing you, is it worth it?

Too many couples focus on the why of getting better. Read on to discover why the what is much more important.

Ever get the feeling that your partner is no longer in love with you? Is it necessary to be in love or is just loving your partner enough for a lasting relationship?

If you are thinking of employing the services of a marriage counselor, here are some tips to ensure you get the most value for your time and money.

I consider myself to be extremely lucky for having apart from two caring and loving parents, also a brother-who entered my life three and a half years after I was born-to turn to whether I am happy or in distress.

Definite and usage of main principles and notions is of the most important requirements set for sociological researches. The categories of family and marriage are the most complicated and hardest to define. First of all, traditions of usual conscience and word usage that are not always correspond to those of scientific and theoretical nature; have impact on their understanding and definition. Secondly, both marriage and family are studied not only by sociology but by a range of other sciences which creates many different approaches to them and accordingly more or less specific and abstract definition of these notions.

When searching for love and a good relationship always take caution and remember that love may come when you are least expecting it to arrive.

Do you adore your partner? Does your partner adore you? Well, if you have a Love by Design relationship, both partners will adore each others like crazy. It will be a mutual adoration. It will be a wonderful, wonderful experience.

Relationships can be stress producing as well as rewarding. Feelings can be a curse or a blessing. Only robots are left unaffected by emotions within the relationship dance. All relationships, no matter how healthy, require skill and management. Each person needs to commit to creating a healthy relationship for oneself and the other.

One of the most powerful ways you can show someone that you care about him or her is to do something for the other person, even when you don't want to. In an intimate relationship, making these important gestures can help maintain the intimacy and send a clear signal that you care about your partner and that the relationship is important to you.

Can you say what you mean and have your partner hear what you mean? Conscious Listening is critical to the success of Co-Creating a Conscious Relationship. Both partners must take a role in speaking and listening. You will always have issues, thoughts, feelings, and problems, on your Journey from I-TO-WE, but you will not be able to resolve them without effective communication skills and techniques. This assessment helps you recognize the elements of communication in which you shine, and the elements that need attention.

It can be tough for people in a relationship to deal with the fear of the unknown. Being in a relationship can lead to many possibilities. As a result, here is a list of techniques and suggestions on how to manage this fear of dealing with the unknown while in a relationship.