History of Valentine’s Day

Valentine's Day, also called Saint Valentine's Day or the Feast of Saint Valentine, is an annual holiday celebrated on February 14. It originated as a Western Christian liturgical feast day honoring one or more early saints named Valentinus, and is recognized as a significant cultural and commercial celebration in many regions around the world, although it is not a public holiday in any country. Several martyrdom stories associated with the various Valentines that were connected to February … [Read more...]

Happy Valentine’s Day Messages

What are good Valentines Day Messages? "I will love you my whole life. You and no other." "Take love, multiply it by infinity and take it to the depths of forever... and you still have only a glimpse of how I feel for you." "I hope you don't mind that I put down in words how wonderful life is while you're in the world." "Loved you yesterday, love your still, always have, always will." "Take my hand, take my whole life too, but I can't help falling in love with you." "Everything is … [Read more...]

Dating Websites: Really As Helpful As People Are Saying?

More and more people are turning to dating sites to find the dates of their dreams. Yet, there are still naysayers out there who are wondering if these sites are really as helpful as they claim to be. Here we are going to take a look at some of the best ways that dating sites are helping their members. By the end, you will be completely convinced of the dating sites’ place in the modern dating scene. They Help You Meet People Nearby One way that dating sites are just as helpful as people … [Read more...]

How To Make A Career And Still Have Time For Private Life

One of the issues that plague everyone is being able to develop a professional identity while still having time to develop a personal life. This is especially difficult for women, who have to deal with the issues of struggling for a profession in general and then have to find a man. The fact is that women are emboldened by dating sites which offer a better work and life balance. Making Yourself Unavailable To Work One of the things that completely changed the way that people experience … [Read more...]

How You and Your Partner Can Be Happier and Healthier Together

Being in a relationship is being in a partnership. That partnership exists on the basis that you both improve each other’s lives. The longer you are in a relationship for, however, the more you understand your partner. You might understand that their lifestyle is not sustainable and that if you two want to live a long and happy life, you are both going to have to improve your health. Health is non-negotiable. You can get by in society being unhealthy, but in the end, it is your body that … [Read more...]

How to Tell if Your Relationship Is on Its Last Legs

Few things combine as much frustration and joy as romance. When things are going well, every day can be a delight. When they go poorly, it can easily seem as if you're wasting your time with somebody who will never be able to make you happy, only for everything to improve as if by magic the next week. Nobody ever said that being happy means being happy all the time. Every relationship has its ups and downs, and requires us to act differently than we might if we were single. In general, the … [Read more...]

Four Chilled-Out First Date Idea

When planning a first date, it can be easy to settle for something safe and standard, such as going to see a movie and having a meal. But, whilst there’s nothing wrong with doing that at all, it’s not always the most effective option when it comes to ensuring that your date is amongst the most memorable for both yourself and your partner. A good first date will allow some time for conversation between the two of you, but also includes something fun together to take the attention off you for a … [Read more...]

How to Prepare for Your First Date After a Divorce

Going on a date after a divorce is not always easy. For starters, if you haven’t been dating for a while, you may be off your game a little bit, and this can cause you to become nervous. A lot of things have probably changed too since the last time you went out for a date with someone new, so some adjustments may be necessary. The key to making your first date after a divorce a success is being able to relax. It’s a date, it’s supposed to be fun. To help you get back in the game, here are … [Read more...]

Four Christmas Gift Ideas for Your Husband or Partner

For many women, this time of year is an important one when it comes to their relationships with those closest to them. In the run up to Christmas, many women are spending their time finding the perfect gifts, planning the festive season and ensuring that everything is going to be special and memorable for their families. But, gift selecting isn’t always easy, and a lot of women get stuck when it comes to purchasing the perfect Christmas gift for their husband. If you’re preparing for the festive … [Read more...]

Why More Women Are Choosing Their Own Engagement Rings

Traditionally, buying an engagement ring has always been the job of the male partner in a relationship. But recently, more and more women are taking to selecting their own engagement rings, with some even going so far as to pay half towards the cost of this milestone jewelry piece. Whilst being surprised with an engagement ring by your partner can certainly be a lovely moment, more and more women are realizing that selecting their own engagement ring can definitely be an easier and more … [Read more...]

7 Reasons Why Being a Strong Woman Is Great for Your Relationship

It can be quite common in a relationship for women to lose themselves a little in a relationship as the man tends to dominate and become the alpha. There is no need for anyone to be the alpha in a relationship though. It is important that both people in the relationship have equal power. With both man and woman being equal in a relationship, no one will feel under pressure more than the other and no one will feel like they’re getting left behind. It is important that couples enjoy their time … [Read more...]

Here is Your Prescription…, Larry James

On the hit TV show, "Elementary," Sherlock, after lots of banter back and forth with his shrink, his psychiatrist abruptly said, "Hour's up!" and handed him a prescription. It read, "Make one new friend before next week." Friendship is a good thing, however, somehow we all forget how important it is. A friend is someone you know well and care about, who also knows and cares about you. We need more people like this in our lives. Great friendships improve all aspects of our lives. When you … [Read more...]

Celebrating Valentine’s Day: What is LOVE?

What is LOVE? ... a question of the ages. Psychology Today says: "Love is a force of nature. However much we may want to, we can not command, demand, or take away love, any more than we can command the moon and the stars and the wind and the rain to come and go according to our whims. We may have some limited ability to change the weather, but we do so at the risk of upsetting an ecological balance we don't fully understand. Similarly, we can stage a seduction or mount a courtship, but the … [Read more...]

Celebrating the History of Valentine’s Day!

THE LEGEND OF ST. VALENTINE The history of Valentine’s Day–and the story of its patron saint–is shrouded in mystery. We do know that February has long been celebrated as a month of romance, and that St. Valentine’s Day, as we know it today, contains vestiges of both Christian and ancient Roman tradition. But who was Saint Valentine, and how did he become associated with this ancient rite? Did You Know? Approximately 150 million Valentine's Day cards are exchanged annually, making … [Read more...]

LOVE like an Albatross, Larry James

The word 'albatross' is sometimes used metaphorically to mean a psychological burden that feels like a curse. It is an allusion to Samuel Taylor Coleridge's poem, "The Rime of the Ancient Mariner" (1798). In the poem, an albatross starts to follow a ship - being followed by an albatross was generally considered an omen of good luck. However, the titular mariner shoots the albatross with a crossbow, which is regarded as an act that will curse the ship (which indeed suffers terrible … [Read more...]

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