Venus conjuncts Mars in Aries today. Couples who are prone to fight probably will. I personally think it's okay to clear the decks now and then, but I know others don't agree. I will say this is not the best time for a knock-down drag-out fight. The Moon is in Pisces conjunct Neptune and Chiron and people are sensitive! Consequently, tactics (Aries) to avoid (Pisces) conflict make sense. The easiest way to do this is to join forces with your partner against a common enemy, even if … [Read more...]
Marriage is either a ‘win/win’ or a ‘lose/lose’, 25 tips by CelebrateLove.com
25 Marriage Tips I thought it might be a good time to present you with twenty-five tips for a successful marriage, to help a wife make her husband happy, and a husband make a wife happy. And so, in no particular order, here is my accumulated wisdom, little as it may be: 1. Talk to your spouse more kindly than you talk to anyone else in the world. Too often we speak the most harshly to those closest to us. 2. Remember that marriage is less about marrying the right person and more … [Read more...]
Relationships, 21 Blogs Sharing ‘Date Night’ Ideas
Keeping the spark alive in your marriage is no easy task, but it’s an integral one for maintaining a happy marriage. It’s all too easy for people to get wrapped up in their busy lives and forget to make time for their spouse or loved one. To avoid being one of those couples who drift apart after the kids are born, try adding a date night to your schedule. It can be once a week or once a month, just make sure you pencil time in for one. These 21 blog entries will give you some enjoyable … [Read more...]
Women in Relationships: Defuse a Fight
When you get into arguments having good communication already established is the most effective way to end the argument. If you find that you’re having a difficult time talking about the subject with your partner face-to-face, try doing it another way. Some couples have a very hard time with verbal disagreements because they turn into heated fights very quickly. If this is your situation, try sending e-mail to each other. When you write an e-mail you are able to compose things to say exactly … [Read more...]
Relationships, 10 Ways to Make a First Date the Best Date Ever
No matter how old you are, there’s something simultaneously exciting and terrifying about each and every first date. Rife with promise, the days leading up to a first date seem filled with potential. That is, until you actually show up and all of the chemistry somehow fizzles. If you’re consistently surprised by dud first dates or by the lack of a returned phone call after one that you thought was awesome, here are 10 tips that might help you make the next first date the last one, and … [Read more...]
LOVE in February, finding romance not awkard-pants <3
Best Ideas for First Dates on Valentine’s Day First dates can be stressful enough, but what if your first date lands on Valentine’s Day? You want to start things off right, without falling into the dreaded “uhms” and “sooos” and “anywayses.” Here are some suggestions to lead you to romance and not awkward-pants. Dating At 550 Metres – A CN Tower, Needle Tower, or Eiffel Tower experience is so much more than seeing the city from above. The view provides ample photo … [Read more...]
CelebrateLove.com asks, ‘Angry?’
Only one thing activates, then converts the negative energy of anger into positive energy... intention. The intention must be to do something different; something that works. When you discover that what you have been doing isn't working, the only logical thing to do is to do something different. Make that transition as soon as you can. When we disagree or become angry, our relationship can often become "temporarily out of order." Arguments that bring anger to the boiling point are … [Read more...]
Always Tell the Truth, Larry James
Always Tell the Truth 'My mother used to say that if you always tell the truth, you never have to remember what you said.' Always telling the truth is the most important consideration in any relationship. Couples should talk with each other openly and honestly to learn more about each other to enhance the relationship, instead of concealing the true sides to cheat each other. When you let your partner know you won't punish them for telling the truth they will be less likely to lie in the … [Read more...]
10 Simple Gifts Women Can Love, CelebrateLove.com
Sparkling advice from Marilyn Monroe aside, there are things that some women treasure far more than costly jewels. In many cases, the things she’d love to receive the most from her significant other are simple, thoughtful gifts that show how much you care. 10 Simple Gifts Women Can Love More than Diamonds These ten unpretentious gifts often sweep women off their feet in a way that diamonds simply can’t compete with: 1. A Love Letter – In today’s electronic age, the handwritten … [Read more...]
CelebrateLove.com – “Shh!” Quiet please! In some relationships…
Shh! by Larry James Quiet please! In some relationships... it's a noisy world. Sometimes it is best to just listen. Don't talk. Few things are more frustrating in a relationship than having to repeat yourself because the person you are speaking to isn’t listening or both parties are so determined to get their own points across that they have little regard for what the other is saying. We all like to broadcast their thoughts and feelings, however not … [Read more...]
Alina Mikos – Make Your Own Happily Ever After
7 Ways to Survive Singledom on Valentine’s Day Make Your Own Happily Ever After Before you decide to spend the day alone in a cave, sniffling and pouting as you watch unrealistic romance films with picture-perfect endings, read on for a different approach to dealing with Valentine’s Day 2011. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1. Identity Check You should never … [Read more...]