Sometimes the solid rock foundation of marriage wobbles and shakes. It happens usually when a square keg is trying to fit into a round hole. But remember, only when a square keg fits into a round hole will there be extra space for both the keg and the hole. Marriage is not about losing your individuality in a relationship, it is about discovering a new aspect in you, which you would have never realized, but for the other person in your life. You are the yin for your partnersa?? yen. Here certain well known phrases are take... Read More...

Everyone enters marriage with dreams and expectations and couples come all prepared to work towards achieving a healthy and loving relationship. Maybe it is the expectations part that lets one down a?? what one gets in reality is, in most cases, not what one thought it would be. Indeed, relationship problems have become so common that one can even foresee certain developments, and preparing for such eventualities may actually help you to save your marriage. So what are these problems? Most girls opt for marriage and awa... Read More...

On introspection, we may find that men who made these rules might have been too inhibited to stand up and say what they felt in their hearts. The next time you feel hesitant about behaving as your heart desires, bear in mind that you can afford to let go of your self-imposed image of a macho man. Remember, it's the little things that really are big things.It's an image that society has cultivated over centuries and a majority of men have fallen into the slot and conformed. Big boys don't cry. But men are ca... Read More...

How do happy couples cope with a partner's maddening imperfections? By transforming them. Apparently, linking your beloved's flaws to his virtues makes it easier to keep his good points in mind. Some flaw makeovers to learn from:FLAW"He's stubborn"."He's withdrawn"."He doesn't always say what he's feeling"."He has to discuss every minor point". SILVER LINING"But I respect him for having the courage to be firm about his convictions"."But he finds lots of ways to show he cares"."But that's ... Read More...

Everyone would like to love and stay loved, but how do we keep the spirits high all the time? Here are a few ways to keep your relationship fresh, alive and exciting all through the years.Intimacy with your partner comes only with 'truth'. So, don't lie to him. Tell him what you really like or feel instead of saying things that you think he wants to hear.These days, 'time' is at a premium. So whatever time you get, spend it meaningfully. Have a good conversation and keep the communication door open... Read More...

It is what every couple dreams about. It is what every girl or boy contemplating marriage would like achieve. The secret? Nurture, nurture, nurture. We have heard and read about successful marriages and have often wondered about what could be that one thing that separates a good marriage from a bad one. A happy marriage is often like a tasty dish a?? doesna??t everyone clamour for the recipe of the best dish on the table? What then is the ideal recipe one can follow in order to achieve the ideal marriage? a?"Adam ... Read More...

Marriage and breakup - can it be avoided? A successful marriage would happen when there is a healthy relationship laced with respect for each other, a loving and caring attitude characterized by total trust, an atmosphere of give and take where no one is a boss and both take charge together of their lives and future. But does this ideal situation really exist? More often we hear of breakups due to various reasons - from serious to flippant, most of them avoidable if only the couple had paid attent... Read More...

Ignoring the lack of chemistry between you and your partner is a time bomb. It will eventually cause both you and your partner tremendous pain:You'll miss the opportunity to bond with your partner in ways you do not bond with anyone else.You'll hurt your partner by constantly rejecting him (unless, of course, he isn't attracted to you either!).You'll make yourself prone to infidelity.When you stay in a relationship with someone you aren't attracted to, you're setting yourself up for eventually... Read More...

Picture this. It is 8:55 on a holiday morning, and even though I said I'd like to leave no later than nine for my parents' house, no one is remotely ready. The kids are sitting in front of cartoons. Husband is humming in the shower. I'm going crazy looking for clothes to pack for five people for two days.At 9:29, I had all the kids in the car, and my dear husband emerged from the bathroom, clean-shaven and refreshed. By 9:30 we are on the road, thanks to my having set a new land-speed record for pulling ... Read More...

When Mars and Venus take the plunge, they are bound to make waves.So, how do you maintain cosmic balance? Make a pact with your loved one. Packed with good sense.He says:The remote control is MINE. You will not try to separate us.Never ask me trick questions like this: "Do I look fat?" If you do, I have the right to remain silent!Do not initiate conversation during these times: Football on ESPN, Tendulkar on the pitch and Schumacher burning rubber.Shopping together? A root canal would be better, thanks!I value a woman with... Read More...

It is what every couple dreams about. It is what every girl or boy contemplating marriage would like achieve. The secret? Nurture, nurture, nurture. We have heard and read about successful marriages and have often wondered about what could be that one thing that separates a good marriage from a bad one. A happy marriage is often like a tasty dish a?? doesna??t everyone clamour for the recipe of the best dish on the table? What then is the ideal recipe one can follow in order to achieve the ideal marriage? a?"Adam ... Read More...

You have been married for a while but are still in the process of understanding your spouse. How would you rate your compatibility? Do you agree on most things or do you tend to disagree and argue about just everything? Take this quiz separately and compare notes to understand yourselves better. Your answers should range from 1 (I agree strongly) to 5 (I disagree strongly) Go on, rate your relationship! Good luck! We generally share both positive and negative feelings with each other My spouse is a good... Read More...