Dealing with the Grief that Stems From an Affair

Discovering your spouse has had an affair can be devastating. Many couples don’t survive after an affair. The added stress, the emotional response, and the strain on the relationship can be too much for many couples to bear. Learning how to respond to the affair and deal with emotions is a determining factor in whether [...]

Signs Of An Unhappy Marriage

Marriage is one of the most complex partnerships on earth. Forget your corporate or business partnerships, they have legal processes that make everything easy. In a marriage, there are no rule books and there are few laws that control how a couple interact within the relationship. Often, one half of the marriage can be miserable [...]

Plan Date Nights and Retreats

If you don’t purposely take time out of your schedule for your marriage, you might find that you don’t end up devoting enough time to your relationship. It’s important to plan for spending time together as a couple. Otherwise, you might find that time slips by without taking time out to renew your relationship. Many [...]

The Power of Brainstorming

Couples who struggle to resolve problems can benefit greatly from brainstorming. Although brainstorming was first invented for use in the business world, it has been found to be effective with relationships as well. Brainstorming can be used for a variety of issues and can ensure that both people are able to express their ideas. Brainstorming [...]

Enjoying One Another’s Company

Are you able to sit with your partner without doing anything at all? Can you shut off the television, computer and phone and just sit and be together? Many couples find it difficult to just be together with each other. Do you and your spouse often invite friends or other family members to join you [...]

Respecting One Another’s Preferences

Sometimes each person in a relationship tries to show why their preferences are superior. They may discuss how morally their choices are better. It’s important to respect one another’s preferences without determining that one is more superior to the other. Look at some of the differences between your preferences and your spouse’s preferences. How do you [...]

The Consequences of Nagging

Nagging doesn’t work. Especially not in the long run. Yet many people still nag their spouse. Women, especially, are often guilty of nagging their husbands. There are some serious negative consequences of nagging that can cause marital problems. Women often nag their husbands because they feel that if they don’t, their husband won’t get things [...]

10 Ways to Get Someone Under the Mistletoe

One of the most romantic holiday customs in our culture is the iconic kiss beneath the mistletoe. For hopeful singles, a show of playful affection under this traditional sprig of greenery can lead to long-lasting romance. If you’ve been harboring a crush on someone special, here are a few ways to see if there’s a spark between you to warm up the winter days ahead.

1. Place it In a Gift Box – In a grown up version of the “check-yes-or-no” note, placing a piece of mistletoe in a small gift box and presenting it to your crush can be a great way of gauging their feelings. A friendly peck on the cheek is an indicator of platonic feelings, while a lip-lock definitely points to something more.
2. Play Dumb – Once you’ve spotted that telltale green bundle hanging in a doorway, nonchalantly lead the object of your affection towards it to refresh your drinks or grab a snack. A quick pause in the doorway to make light, flirty conversation can create the perfect opportunity for a festive show off affection without leaving room for a painful rejection. If they pass up the chance, you can continue as if you never noticed the mistletoe at all.

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7 Romantic Wishing Wells from Around the World

Most coins thrown into a wishing well or fountain are tokens of the desire for love, so it’s no wonder that some of the world’s most famous are also the most romantic. Here are some of the most romance-inspiring wishing wells from around the world.

1. Upwey Wishing Well – The Upwey Wishing Well in Dorset, England has been a tourist destination for generations. The lush gardens and tea rooms create an intensely romantic setting, with the nearby thirteenth-century Church of St. Laurence bringing thoughts of a destination wedding to mind. The waters are also thought to have healing properties, which might be a bonus for lovesick visitors.
2. The Forbidden City – The beautiful architecture and sweeping grandeur of Beijing’s Forbidden City make it a great destination for romantic travel. Inside the scenic Qianqiu Pavillion is a wishing well where visitors frequently visit to wish for love and prosperity.

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