Inspiring and motivating stories, tips and articles about love and relationship
Relationships are not always laced with sugar and everything nice. There are times when they are not only spiced up but also come with heavily bitter aftertastes. This is normal though, as in any relationship, challenges and conflicts are expected to arise. They’re not going to be totally eliminated, but the key here is for the couple to learn how to manage them.
So what can couples do to keep their relationship intact especially when the going gets tough? Here are 10 tips to keep in mind:
Have you ever been in a relationship wherein, not a day passes by without you two fighting even about the pettiest of things? Does your partner cancel your date just because you’re five-minute late? Does a simple hello to an old friend cause jealousy and endless fights? Or, do you end up fighting over a photo of an ex? These may be signs that you’re in a toxic relationship with your partner.
A toxic relationship can cost a lot of your energy, time, and emotions. It can even lead to losing yourself in the process, so it’s important to address the problem as soon as you can.
Here are some tips on how to fix a toxic relationship.
Are you the clingy type of girlfriend but still allow your man to meet new people, girls and boys? Or, are you the type of girlfriend who says you trust your boyfriend but actually don’t?
Lack of trust, or the absence of it, can limit your partner’s actions. It’s detrimental to the extent that your boyfriend is not being himself anymore just to please you and gain your trust. Worst, the absence of trust can lead you and your boyfriend parting each other’s ways.
So, how do you show your trust in your boyfriend? Here are some ways for you to build trust in your relationship. These are also secrets to a happy and healthy relationship.
Photo by Anthony Every person at one point in their lives will be able to experience a long-distance relationship, but if you are one of the few people who won’t, you are lucky! Of course, it is not easy being in a relationship, let alone a long-distance one where you and your partner are a …
Do you act like a private investigator when it comes to your partner’s whereabouts? Do you always check on his or her phone? Or, do you feel uncomfortable when he or she is out with friends? You may have some trust issues, and worse, you may not be aware of it.
Trust is one of the strongest foundations of a healthy relationship. If they go unresolved, these trust issues can cost your relationship. Hence, it’s a must that you and your partner face these problems head-on. Here are some ways on how to resolve trust issues in your relationship.
Some guys don’t pass the test when it comes to making a long-distance relationship last. Why? It’s because they tend to act like little boys who easily get excited about new things and new people – even if it means letting go of what they already have or hurting someone they love to have “fun”. …
Whether you’re in a relationship or still waiting for your one great love, it’s important that you’re able to distinguish a bad relationship from a good one. Why? Simply because you need to know if the relationship you have (or will be having) is worth keeping and worth sacrificing for. Remember that keeping a relationship …
Are you currently in a long-distance relationship and having a tough time adjusting? Are you happy and in love with someone who is miles away from you or, are you just barely surviving and desperately holding on? If you’ve answered yes to any of these two questions, then this article is perfect for helping you manage and stay true to this challenging commitment.
Here are some pieces of long-distance relationship advice for girls in love.
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How to keep a woman in your life? How to keep her falling in love with you? What can you do to keep your relationship with her strong and healthy? If you have found the right girl whom you want to spend the rest of your life with, you will do anything to make her …
So you’ve found the right guy, the man of your dreams. You think that he’s the one you want to spend the rest of your life with. You believe that he’s your soulmate or the one whom God has for you. You feel blessed to have him by your side. Having him is one of …
Couples often face challenges that will test not only their love for each other but their commitment to their relationship. One of the biggest events that young lovers often experience is to spend time away from each other, and sometimes for a long time. A long-distance relationship is not an easy stage but most couples …
According to a popular cliché, love makes the world go round. But in a relationship, it’s not just loving that keeps it alive, but patience. You may be madly in love with each other, but if you’re not patient, then you won’t be able to strengthen your partnership and make it for the long term.
Not anybody can master patience, and yes, it requires a lot of strength and determination to keep in your hands. But patience does a lot of wonders, not only in the relationship itself but to the people involved in it. So yes, it’s high time that you learn its ropes as it is a primary key for you to have a long-lasting and meaningful relationship.
You may want to start learning how to have more patience in your relationship through these 10 ways:
Valentine’s Day is right around the corner, and for sure you’ve already come across a myriad of events dedicated to couples to be held on this occasion. Restaurants, movie theaters, concerts, and even convenience stores have their own “special packages” offered to couples young and old. But what if you are single? How do you intend to spend this so-called “Day of Hearts”?
There’s no need to fret though, as even if you’re single and unattached, there are still a lot of smart and fun things that you can do on Valentine’s Day that can be totally memorable and meaningful. All it takes is an open mind and an open heart.
Here are 21 of them:
There are many ways to express your love for someone every day, but there are some of the year when you have to double your effort and make your declarations of love more special and exceptionally unforgettable – like on Valentine’s Day.
There’s a long list of activities that couples can turn to when celebrating this occasion. However, others often ditch the traditional dinner dates and try to be creative by thinking and planning of other more unique options.
How about you, how are you planning to celebrate Valentine’s Day? If you still don’t know the answer to that, this article will help you plan for that perfect moment.
Here are the most heartwarming Valentine’s Day date ideas for you.
Are you in a toxic relationship with your boyfriend/girlfriend? Toxic means it is draining your energy, giving you a headache, and choking you. You love him/her, but sometimes you want to break loose from the relationship. Before considering a breakup, you have to find out what makes your relationship toxic and try your best together …
Valentine’s Day celebrates the magic of love, reminding couples to express and accept it as a manifestation of life’s greatest miracle. During this day, we do everything just to make our loved ones feel special: we give them flowers, buy them gifts, take them out on a date, anything just to make the moments memorable. …
You may feel like you are alone and unloved because the person you hold close to your heart left you. However, that is not true. If you look around you, you will find a lot of people who truly care about you, especially your family and friends. Aside from them, there is Someone above who loves you—and He understands what you go through. He is no other than your Father in heaven.
If you will read the Bible, you can find many of God’s promises that are meant to guide you in this life. Some of them also give assurance that at times when we are down and hurting, the Lord cares and He is willing to help you up. Only that, you need to allow Him to enter and work in your life. He does not push Himself on anyone.
Here are Bible verses that I hope can encourage you during this painful time. Read and believe them. They will make you stronger.
Fresh from a breakup? Yes, it is surely painful, but it is not fatal—unless you, yourself, decide you want to end everything already. Remember that you are not the first, not even the last, person on earth who would get his/her heartbroken. However, most of the people who have experienced breakups are able to live a successful and happy life at the moment. That means you can survive this too.
Now, what you need to focus on is handling your heartbreak properly, so that you will not regret anything in the future. What are the things you should NEVER do after a breakup?
Are you suspecting your friend is crushing on you? You probably feel like s/he treats you more than a normal friend. You might be afraid to confirm this because it could ruin your friendship. However, of course, you want to find out the truth, so you will know how to treat him/her to avoid hurting …
There comes a time in each woman’s life when they meet someone really exceptional and will hold a special place in their hearts. Unfortunately for other women, these persons come and go but for the luckier ones, these persons stay for life. They are in their lives taking the form of husbands, boyfriends, companions, or simply lovers. For every woman, her man is her life, her happiness, and her future. She will do everything and anything it takes to make him feel loved and appreciated. If you are one of these women and you want your partner to feel your love even deeper, then simply scroll down below for additional ways on how to be more thoughtful towards your boyfriend:
Behind every successful man, is a strong woman who supports him. There is nothing sweeter and more wonderful feeling in life than receiving the love of the girl you love. She is your rock, your stability, your inspiration, your best friend, and your lover rolled into one and shaped into the most beautiful human being you have ever seen in this world. At times you may wonder, “What did I do to deserve someone like her?” or “What can I do to show her I love her?”. These natural feelings of love will bound to overflow you and seek more ways in presenting themselves to the love of your life. Below are 10 ways to show your more thoughtful side to your girlfriend:
Happiness. They say it’s a choice to be happy, and when you make a choice, you have to work for it. The same applies to relationships: if you want your relationship to be a happy one, then you have to commit to achieving it. Sure, there’s no such thing as a perfect relationship and in one point or another, you and your significant other will be facing ups and downs, some easy to resolve, while others can be too heavy to bear.
True love is never sugarcoated, nor treated with band-aid solutions. Hence, you should know how to make your relationship for keeps, and these tips may be of great help:
Are you currently facing what they call a “relationship slump,” a situation wherein you no longer know where you and your partner are headed to but are still together for the sake of convenience and routine? Are you starting to face issues such as getting bored frequently and no longer feeling motivated to make your relationship move forward to bigger goals or new adventures? Well, don’t worry. Even seemingly strong and solid couples face this slump, and it’s normal if you and your partner are starting to feel the same way.
This doesn’t mean, however, that you no longer love each other. It’s just that, there are trying times that call for more effort to make the relationship work. If you happen to be in this situation but are willing to continue with the relationship (you just don’t know how), then these tips below may come in handy:
Happiness is one of the critical factors to a healthy and successful relationship. It is one of the things that need maintenance, especially in a long-distance relationship. Just like communication, when a relationship lacks happiness, or the happiness meter goes down below the line, so does the relationship. An unhappy relationship leads to falling out and going separate ways, but there are tips on mending it or producing more positive vibes. For the determined girlfriends, here are ten tips on how to make your long-distance boyfriend happy:
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Just because your partner is a man does not necessarily mean that he is not open to talking about his feelings. At times, openly talking about it helps strengthen the relationship and produces more positive outlooks because of the closeness achieved by doing so. So, refrain from beating around the bush and state your feelings clearly. It is very much appreciated and causes less confusion when everything is out in the open.
It is not always easy to be in a long-distance relationship, let alone to maintain it but nevertheless, the existence of new technology in this era helps in easing the pain caused by the distance. With your other half a thousand miles away, how does one keep the fire burning? How does one show love? Here are 11 ways to show love to your partner in a long-distance relationship:
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Communication is the key to a successful long-distance relationship so make sure to maintain contact at all times whether it be by text messaging or online calls. In most cases, a lack of communication between two people in a relationship leads to falling out and eventually breaking up, that is why having a regular connection with your partner is of utmost importance. Also, avoid having excessive contact. Through regular contact is recommended, a bit of space never hurts, and it allows the two of you to grow!
Hey, there single ladies!
Do you often find yourself moping for not being in a relationship? Or has the idea of being romantically attached to someone been bugging you more often than usual? If your answer to either–or both questions is yes, then guess what: we feel you. Sure, being in a romantic relationship is all the hype these days, and in a way, it puts pressure on those who are currently unattached. You’d want to have someone to hold hands with while strolling in the park, a shoulder to cry on, someone to exchange sweet nothings with, and someone to kiss goodnight.
But while this is an ideal situation for many, we often forget that there’s nothing wrong with being single. Being unattached to a romantic partner offers a lot of opportunities, and rather than wishing for one, you’d opt to celebrate instead, as you are free to explore life and limits, with only your rules and your choices to follow.
There are some things, however that you should stop doing to yourself while you’re single. These are:
1. Being afraid to be single forever.
Girl, you don’t know what the future has in store for you, so stop jumping to conclusions. Maybe you just haven’t found your life partner yet, and who knows, in God’s perfect timing, you’ll find yourself finally settling down.
When you truly love your girl, you’d do anything in the world just to make her happy. You’d make every effort and grab every opportunity to make her feel that she’s the luckiest person on earth. You’d do all that because you know very well that she’s special and she deserves all the good things that life can offer.
As a boyfriend, it’s your job to show her that she is loved, so you have to do everything right. While some people find it easy to show their girlfriend that they care, others are not so good with words. Sometimes, they don’t even know where to start or what to do.
Should you give her flowers? Should you buy her favorite chocolates? Is it a nice idea if you spend a day at the beach or just stay at home and watch movies?
If you think you’re one of those guys who have no clue on how to show their girlfriend that they care, don’t worry. This article will give you some sweet and interesting tips on how to be the most romantic and caring partner that you can be.
Here they are:
Most people who do not have the love of their lives yet tend to feel pressured by their peers, while those who are fresh from breakups think that they’ll be lonely forever. People often interpret being single as having sullen days of their lives, as if they miss a piece of something that makes them feel incomplete, but I guess they got it wrong.
Actually, flying solo can be an advantage and it has never been boring. Getting in a relationship is neither a race nor a requirement.
There are more exciting things you can look forward to while being single. Here are 14 reasons why you should cheer up and celebrate your life in your 20s even if you’re single.
One of the ways to a healthy and successful relationship is genuinely accepting your partner for who they are. However, most couples fail to recognize this fact because they are either too busy looking for perfection or too occupied focusing on their partner’s flaws.
If you’re currently facing the same challenges in your relationship, don’t worry. This article will help you figure out different ways to help you overcome them.
Here are some inspiring tips on how to learn to accept someone for who they are in a relationship.
And not just as an object to be admired and to be possessed. Accepting someone for who they are, does not mean treating them as a prize or an accessory to be displayed in front of your peers.
Wishing you had a better husband or boyfriend? Well, there is no such thing as a perfect partner. There will always be someone more handsome, intelligent, or talented than him. You can also find a lot of better and more dependable men around. Just so you know, replacing your partner with one of them would only lead to the same dilemma in the end.
What is the point here?
Instead of complaining about what your boyfriend or husband lacks, look at him on the positive side. For sure, there was something that attracted you to him when your love story began, and that time you were so in love and all you could see was his goodness. Maybe the attraction stage of your relationship is over, so you see him now as a real person.
However, it is still possible to see your partner as the best man in the world. If you realize how blessed you are for having him, then there would be no reason for you to compare him to others.
You are blessed to have him if: