Let's face it – break ups are BAD, to say the least. There are no two ways about. I have quite a lot of really tough and smart guys who stick to a relationship just fearing the worse – a break up. And there are guys who are out of it physically, but still very much in it mentally. After all it’s a matter of the heart.

There will come a point that serious relationships will be put towards the test, sometimes becoming so intimate that couples will soon want to take it to another level. While sex is not usually the immediate reason why people get into relationships, a lot have lead towards making sex a common happening for people who want to try out something more adventurous.

Welcome to Splitsville! Whether you're on the verge of a life-altering, world-shattering break up or have just been through one with Mr Ex who once used to be your heart and soul, this article is for you. And let me assure you, we have all been there before. It is a hard path we all must take.

A good and expansive overview of the relational dynamics between men, women, society and power that exists today. Within relational dynamics lies the key to resolving a man's inner fear and incongruencies around women and dating.

A brief look at the hidden yet true relationship between men and women in modern society. How to deal with being intimidated by women? Find out more here.

Have you ever felt someone else wanted you to love him or her?

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?

Verbal abuse says far more about the abuser than it ever says about you. If you were to give that abuse a physical image, what would you choose? You can use that image to reject the power that verbal abuse exerted over you once and for all.

Divorced spouses are usually no happier after divorce than before except in marriages where there is physical violence. On the other hand, many married couples who had once been unhappy together for an extended period of time were able to turn their marriages around to become happily married even in spite of serious problems.

Relationships are either getting better or they are getting worse. They are dynamic entities and do not remain the same. Therefore, if your relationship is not getting better, it is more than likely getting worse in some way.

Hard work is bad management. What is inspiration in the workplace? Thanks for this question. Truth is, there is no such thing as inspiration. You can't create it, do it or have it. You can’t cause it or lose it.

Do you know how to protect your relationship at work? Read on for some tips and tools about how to protect your relationship from you work world.

Curiosity doesn't always kill the cat. As Isaac Asimov wrote in his New Guide to Science, 'almost in the beginning was curiosity'. Now, relationships are as far removed from science as a Van der Graaf generator is from a blender, but the same rule applies.

Everyone hates attending a party where they know hardly anyone. However, with a few tips, you might find yourself knowing everyone by the night's end.

Do the same problems keep popping up in your relationship? Do you waste precious energy on endless battles? Every relationship encounters issues and problems. To Co-Create a Conscious Relationship, you must recognize that there are both solvable and unsolvable problems and that you can live with both. Understanding the causes of the problems is the first step to living with them. This assessment addresses your understanding of the problems in your relationship, or lack thereof.

RQ? Yes, relational quotient or relational intelligence. The person with a high RQ puts high value on understanding and cultivating relationships. Invest in securing strong relationships and in a particular way in marriage relationship. This is a perfect advice on successful marriage relationships. Add value to your partner’s life continually and your relationship will grow strong, healthy and successful.

It is a common thing that people who crave emotional closeness are the very people who consistently get emotional distance from others. We may not see ourselves as emotionally distant because emotional distancing takes different forms: manipulation, nagging, whining, seduction, fakeness, control, intrusion, avoidance, isolation, jumping to conclusions about other people's words and actions, etc..

Sooner than later, I learned that he'd been married, and divorced, 5 times. Warning, warning. DANGER, flailing my arms around in robotic pantomime.

In a newspaper last November 25, there was article about observing an International day for elimination of violence against women. It is heart-warming that finally the international world is starting to recognize that violence against women is a growing issue and they need to find a solution to it but after pondering this issue for quite some time I came to the following conclusions:

This short story is about the struggles a widower, like myself, encounters when a new relationship begins.

How often have you given a gift to a newly married couple or to a friend at a birthday party only to never hear about the gift ever again? Wouldn’t you like to know if they liked what you gave them? Many people enjoy the moment of the occasion and tend to only think about planning and participating in the event. However remembering your guests can go a long way towards friendships and goodwill. If you’re just staring out in life, there are future events that friends and family will be an important part. There are several ways to let your guest and more importantly the gift givers know that you appreciate them thinking about you.

Emotional affairs are those where emotional connection is achieved by two persons who have a relationship with someone else.

It's time to kick-start your love life! Put your relationship first and date your mate. You and your partner deserve it!

I often hear people scoff at women for staying in an abusive situation. They don't understand why anyone would stay. As a person who has been in that situation, I can shed some light on the reasons a woman may have for staying.

Throughout my years of dating and relationships I have developed a keen sense of intuition when dealing with the opposite sex. Sometimes my approach to a situation may come across as intimidating to men but it serves to weed out the runts!