And I stopped and thought about how these traditions come and stay. About how generations of children have celebrated religious heritages with bar/bat mitzvahs and christenings and baptism parties; about how American girls have Sweet Sixteen’s and how Latin girls have Quince’s. About weddings. And how these events occur just once in a lifetime. Once or twice in a family.

Valentines Day is always the season to share and express your love to your special someone. If you have not bought him or her special gift because you have no money left in your wallet, don't get upset because you can always have one instantly.

Is your relationship in trouble? Do you spend more time picking it apart than cuddling together? If you feel like you’re constantly trying to fix things that should never have been broken in the first place, then maybe it’s time for some proactive steps to rescue your relationship before it ends up on the rocks - permanently

Weekends are always met with great enthusiasm by many couples just to get away from their usual boring routine and explore something new. But sometimes you can’t seem to have any idea of what to do on a weekend. You keep on thinking and then decide for something you already have done so many times.

A few months ago, I received an invitation in the mail. When I examined it, I discovered that it was an invitation to my best friend’s parent’s 50th wedding anniversary party. I have known my best friend and her family for almost 35 years, as a result I have become very close with them.

In many relationships two complete strangers share the same bed. They know little about their significant other. There is dialog that is often superficial, self-centered, critical and judgmental. Few couples really know each other. What are some of the things you do or don’t know about your partner?

How is the future of your current relationship looking? Take a quiz to see if you have the passion and romance needed to insure long-term happiness.

Are you looking for love, a informal affair, or someone to date and get to know over a period of time Ask anyone who is single it’s not as easy as it used to be At one time, people met potential partners through friends, but in today’s busy world, where socializing and business often mix, many prefer not to keep their dating life separate. Adult dating sites offer a new option for meeting like minded people for fun, friendship and more.

A relationship tends to become boring if you start losing the intimacy and passion. You need to enjoy being together in an intimate way. Make your intimate time together special. Surprise your mate with a candle night dinner, soft music, a bottle of wine and a variety of passionate things for your lover to be together.

The situation requires acceptance and forgiveness. Can you accept and forgive without dwelling on the idea that it is truly none of your business whether the other person will mend the hole that is now part of your heart?

In the nineteenth century men came to realize that all human activity ran its course within society and that nothing could withdraw itself from its influence.

Have a list of questions that you want to ask them. Don't be afraid to be direct. Bring pictures of yourself, your family, and photos that show your lifestyle, your home, and the area where you live.

Nobody wants to go through the pain of a break-up. But take the time to learn the lessons from your failed relationship and in time you'll understand why it was the best thing that could have happened to you.

Friendship is life's sweetest gift

Lonely. That's what Janette felt when her husband didn't kiss her goodbye before leaving for work. Sometimes his forgetfulness in this area brought her to tears.

How can you tell if your husband or you wife is cheating on you? There is no concrete formula for finding out, but there are some important indicators that logically merit suspicion. Here are some of them:

The heart has been discredited for too long for what it does not generate; feelings of infatuation.

All relationships go through trying times; it's how a couple handles those times that makes the difference between staying together and splitting up. A lot of people resort to couples’ counseling in a bid to save a fragile relationship.

Christmas is a red-letter day of rejoicing and gifting the world over. A profoundly symbolic celebration that binds family, friends and strangers together in mysterious ties of love, hope, faith and charity. A deeply serious yet exuberant occasion, the complexities of gift at Christmas can be completely removed if you follow your heart.

Believe it or not beneath the confident, silent exterior of a guy, lies a feeling or two. Ladies, we understand, are more verbal than men, and relationship experts tell us - as if it's big news - that the feminine of the genders has a need to hear words of affection. Expressions of love and frequent compliments for their beauty and character strengthen relationships with their sweethearts and build a healthy self-image.

For Valentine's Day, you can give a gift of love and life, says Dr. Gary S. Goodman, President of Customersatisfaction.com, sales, service and success coach, and Black Belt in Kenpo Karate. Instead of buying an ordinary gym membership, give the gift of self-defense, suggests this best-selling author, popular keynote speaker, and radio and TV expert commentator.

At some point or another, we have all been there. We end up in toxic relaitonships that undermine our self esteem and cause us to feel self doubt. Just thinking about how to deal with a toxic relationship can be overwhelming. However, if we break down the task into manageable steps, we can step out of what is holding us back and into a position of power.

Using body language to enhance how you start a conversation can lead to great conversation. You do not have to say much just a look or a movement can speak volumes for you.

Remember that the other person you're involved with is not you. So, how do the ways he or she is different from you make your life easier, more fun, better?!

Unspoken expectations. These are the silent killers that tear down communication, destroy intimacy and leave our love lives unfulfilling. We all expect our partners to be psychic and know exactly what we want. Stop and think how silly this is.