Codependents are people who exhibit far too much caring for people who depend on them. While this may not seem like a component of a bad relationship at first, codependency leads to several unhealthy outcomes, including the tendency to smother a loved one with over affection or self sacrifice to the point of martyrdom. This is most commonly exhibited by the archetypical over protective parent, who cossets their children to the point that these kids never really mature, and are left unable to fend for themselves when they are alone. Spouses and girl/boy friends can also exhibit codependency in a ... Read More ...

A Cheap Apology... Has something like this ever happened to you during childhood...you did something "bad", let's say you made fun of a classmate. The teacher called home and told your parents, then when you got home that day they told you that you had to apologize to the other child. But...you were not sorry, you did not feel you did anything wrong, so you refused to apologize. Yet, in the end, your parents made you call that kid and lie to him - telling him you were sorry. This is what I call a cheap apology, it's worth nothing, ... Read More ...

What the Author's Website Says: What you absolutely must know about the one you're with. After going through these questions, you will really know the things your sweetheart is passionate about. You will know how you can give them much joy and happiness. You will also discover what irritates them and makes them blue. There are hundreds of fun, "getting to know you" questions, but there are also important questions that most people don't even think of asking. My Opinion of this eBook This eBook delivered on what it promised and exceeded my expectations. I grabbed the text above off ... Read More ...

The Question: I've been dating this guy for 3 years, and just found out from his ex-girlfriend that in the first year of us dating he was still sending her flowers, and making CDs of songs that made him think of her. She broke it off for good, and the last 2 years he has been with only me, but he has never gotten me flowers, or even made me a CD, and I don't think I'd even want it. After finding out what he did the first year of our relationship, I feel like if she would have came ... Read More ...

Are you in a relationship? Whether it's brand new or years old, Here are 10 Secrets to start making it even better. Redecorate the Bedroom If you're not fabulously wealthy or just plain broke right now, instead of going away from home, make some changes at home. Even if you can make a small change in the bedroom, that can make a noticeable difference." A better love life doesn't require ceiling mirrors or a stripper?s pole in the room. Not that it wouldn't make things more interesting, but you don't need to do something that will freak out the kids ... Read More ...

If this Valentines Day is typical, the flower and candy industry will make up for most of their financial losses on this day. They will sell you every gift and teddy bear you can afford and in some cases can?t afford. However what they will not tell you is that by purchasing that candy, those flowers, that bear, you may in fact actually be destroying your relationship. It?s not that those things are not good, they are. The problem in so many relationships occurs a few weeks after Valentines Day. On Valentines Day, every woman observes what her husband or ... Read More ...

A lot of my readers commented that a big mistake made when they became parents is forgetting they were a husband/wife. It is very tempting to let this cute little bundle of joy become the center of your world and to identify yourself first as mom or dad. Your husband or wife should always come first. While that might sound unloving to your children, it actually gives them a great deal of comfort and stability knowing that their parents are very much in love with each other. The following are tips sent in by readers. Be sure to let your ... Read More ...

There are hundreds of articles and websites devoted to making sure that your partner knows that you love them. However, many of these articles are filled with trite expressions of love that seem clich餠when they're overused. To really show your partner that you care, you need better guidelines and better advice. Here is some advice that you can actually use. Make coffee/tea in the morning When you're both waking up in the morning, one of the first things on your minds is probably some sort of drink to get you going. One of the best ways to help get your ... Read More ...

Lets be honest, nobody likes being dumped and not many of us take pleasure in being the "dumper" for that matter. The end of a relationship, often regardless of its length, can be a stressful time for both parties involved where emotions can run rampant. Understanding, compassion, patience and above all else, honesty, are the key factors in any successful break up, if there even is such a thing. You must learn to let go of a relationship that you no longer wish to take part in, while retaining your dignity along with theirs. Do Unto Others Put the shoe ... Read More ...

If you're convinced that you and your partner don't communicate, you may have tried many ways to improve your communication with each other, with poor results. You may think that telling him over and over will do the trick. You may believe that raising your voice will get her to listen. All that results is a shouting match that ends up in hurt feelings and silence, or worse. You are, in fact, communicating. It's just not working like you want it to. Here is a list of ten ways to improve your interactions with your partner to increase your chances ... Read More ...