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ARTArticleChristian Parenting: Three Things Parents Do That Ensures Irresponsible Entitled Adult ChildrenAre you looking for Christian parenting help on how to raise responsible children? There is an epidemic of irresponsible adult children that need help from their parents well into adulthood. While there are justifiable reasons for this such as a bad economy, the high cost of living, the increase in college tuition, there are also plenty of unjustified reasons such as laziness, addictions, irresponsible decisions, and a lack of maturity. Prevention is always the best policy.ARTArticleChristian Relationship Help: Answers to Questions About Dealing With AlcoholismThis Christian relationship help gives you answers to questions about dealing with alcoholism. There are many dilemmas you deal with when someone you care about that drinks too much. Proverbs 20:1 says, "Wine is a mocker and beer a brawler; whoever is led astray by them is not wise" (NIV). It is true that drinkers make many foolish choices that affect their lives and their loved ones lives negatively.ARTArticleChristian Relationship Help: How Anxiety in Difficult Relationships Contributes to the DysfunctionAre you looking for Christian relationship help to enable you to understand how anxiety in difficult relationships contributes to the dysfunction? Then this article will help you.
Anxiety is a sense of disquiet or dis-ease that is experienced as mental or emotional distress. Anxiety isn't comfortable and people usually react to get rid of the anxiety that comes from all types of problems in difficult relationships.ARTArticleChristmas 2012 What Gift For Your Russian Dating Girls?Women, Russian girls and brides included, are different from men. Men always don't like shopping including Christmas shopping. However, women like shopping very much and like the moment of receiving the gift from the man they love. As a man, you will hardly know how happy, how excited when women receive gifts no matter what gift it is. A key tip for all men dating girls, don't treat purchase gifts for your girlfriend as a daunting task.ARTArticleCombine Passion with Purpose: The Secret to Finding True HappinessOnce you have acquired much of what you’ve ever wanted and achieved the main things you’ve set out to do, what’s next? How can you continue to grow and achieve even greater happiness in your life? You may have already attained personal success, but as most high achievers would tell you, even the most noteworthy accomplishments as well as the status that results can feel old and unexciting after a while.ARTArticleCommunication Strategies that WorkIn your relationship, are you trying to live a dream that you were sold or are you creating the reality that you want?ARTArticleConscious Dating; The Art of AskingAsking for what we want can difficult. As regards relationship, historically in Western society men have been the askers and pursuers. They are the gender that is expected to take the first step. This is challenging for many men and women. It is not easy for a man to ask when he does not know if he will be turned down and for many women it is not easy to receive the attention of a man they would rather not have pursuing them.
Some people think that in an ideal world the women would choose the men thereby relieving the men of the need for “hunting” for a partner.ARTArticleCrash and Burn-ology: 6 Signs There Won’t Be a Second DateYou like him, but does he really like you? Is there any way to tell how well a first date is going?
1) What day of the week did your date ask you out?
It’s generally a good sign if your date asks you out with a few days notice — it means he’s thinking about you and wants to lock in weekend plans. Bad sign? If he calls you a few hours before he wants to go out. Usually that means you were the date of last resort, or he had a cancellation.
First Date Fix: Don’t make a last-minute date. If he likes you, he’ll give you more notice next time.ARTArticleCreating an Environment of SuccessMy son is getting ready to move up to middle school next year. This is a big deal for any child, but for someone who is already struggling with school, it is an especially stressful time. He referred to school recently as “Six hours of complete misery.” Add to that, the fact that he is starting to be aware of how he is different from other kids and what it means to have “Asperger’s Syndrome” and well. . .it’s been a tough couple of months for him and us.
One of the things that we did to help him cope with the transition is to go take a tour of the new school.ARTArticleDating Dealbreakers: How to Set Your Non-NegotiablesThe most effective way to set your dating deal breakers or non-negotiables in what you’re looking for in a relationship is to set your intention solo or with the help of a dating coach like Marni.
This week plan to take an hour or two to get clear on what you’re really looking for in a long-term partner. The big question when you’re determining dating dealbreakers is deciding how to set your non-negotiables.ARTArticleDear DadDear Dad:
Bendicion! I have heard that we all have guardian angels that bless our lives and watch over us. However, I feel fortunate that my angel has been with me in a physical reality, since my guardian angel has been you. I feel extremely grateful and blessed to have you in my life. You are not only my father, you are a soul companion. There are no words or actions that can express to you how much of an impact you have made on who I am today. I remember as a child how much I wanted to be like you—putting on your clothes even though they were several times my size.ARTArticleDevelop great Mate-dar!So, whatever the reason, you're on the prowl for a significant other. Maybe you feel you're ready for a commitment. Maybe you're looking for companionship. So you feel like your “Mate-dar” (your ability to suss out a great mate) is in full force, turned up top notch. But the truth is – even if you have the purest of intentions for seeking out a relationship – nobody's Mate-dar is perfect.
The problem—or, should I say, one of the many challenges— with being human is knowing the difference between who we are and who we are not.ARTArticleDiscover Erotic Massage and the Incredible Benefits to WomenWomen often find themselves worn thin by life and the on going stress of caring for others. Erotic massage can be particularly beneficial to them. It is a woman’s nature to give more than they receive and with the demands of work and family they understandably become overwhelmed and exhausted. Massage in general and erotic massage in particular can be extremely beneficial to women, providing them with relaxation and invigoration.
Massage requires nothing from the receiver but to lie back and enjoy.ARTArticleDiscover Ingredients for a Fulfilling RelationshipWhether you are in a long-term relationship or you're looking for one, you've probably noticed something rather obvious: that not all of us are looking for the exact same things in a love relationship. Most of us have unique priorities when it comes to what we value most in this as well as every major aspect of our lives. But certain ingredients - that stand the test of time - usually characterize the most fulfilling marriages and love relationships. So whether yours is in a difficult period right now, or you simply want to make a good relationship even better, remember the acronym TOUCH:ARTArticleDiscover the Benefits of MindfulnessDo you sometimes find yourself thinking more about past and/or future things than what you're doing in the present? If so, you might be missing much of the beauty the life has to offer. Perhaps, you're not performing daily tasks to the best of your ability or it might be that you're very efficient and productive, but find that once everything is complete on your "to-do" list, your day felt like a total whirlwind.ARTArticleDiscover the Benefits of Sensual Massage in the Later YearsAs we age our bodies change and begin to reveal the ill affects of stress and any less than healthy living habits we may have developed. We lose flexibility both physically and mentally and we may find we are less responsive to pleasure of all kinds. Our bodies no longer respond the way they did when we were younger and/or physical ailments and restrictions may make engaging in physical activity, sexual or otherwise, uncomfortable or embarrassing.
Sensual Massage can be the perfect therapy for aging men and women.ARTArticleDisposable…Relationships? And How to Spot Them!Oh yeah, one of my favorite topics. The “kick it to the curb, eat ya up and spit ya out, get in, get on, get out,” craze. It feels soooo.. .what’s the word? How about “effing painful.” Well, it can be truly painful if you haven’t learned one of two things: the technique of shutting your own ...ARTArticleDo Opposites Really Attract?Jake is an atheist; Stacy is a devout Christian.
Bill loves to spend; Cristy loves to save.
Victor loves a vacation out in the woods, camping in a tent; Amy prefers a nice condo on the beach.
Steve gets up at 6:00 am in the morning; Megan believes the day should start around 10 am.
The list of differences in relationships can go on and on. The questions are: Do they make the relationship better or worse? Do opposites attract? And if they do, will their relationships work long term?ARTArticleDoes Every New Relationship Feel Like DeJa Vu? How To Break That PatteWe, as humans, are creatures of habit. But while patterns and rituals are typically helpful in maximizing brain space, certain patterns in our relationships don't usually serve us. For example, finding yourself in the "same relationship" over and over again can feel like deja vu- and not in a good way.ARTArticleDon't Ever Quit on Your TeenagerI have seen many parents wonder what in the world happened to their family. They seemingly woke up one morning to a teen who completely changed ove
ight. Their loving, kind and thoughtful kid is now a person they no longer recognize. It is easy for them to feel they are not prepared for all of this – but who is?
No matter how good a parent you are, there are forces at work in our culture trying to send your kid spinning off in a direction that you could never imagine. The teen culture is bent on undermining the values you have tried so hard to instill into their lives.ARTArticleDon’t Let Depression Defeat You!Feeling a little down from time to time is a normal phenomenon that most of us experience. However, when feelings of sadness, despair, or emptiness linger to the point where they are interfering with your ability to function optimally in your daily life, you may be suffering from depression. According to the Center for Disease Control, an estimated 1 in 10 adults report symptoms of some form of depression—either major depression or one of the other clinical versions of it. Depression can affect every aspect of your life.ARTArticleDon’t Let Your Expectations Do You InWhether your anger stems from road rage, your relationship, your job, or anything else in your life, the underlying cause might be the same. It’s easy to blame the driver who cut you off, your partner, or your boss for “making you feel angry”, but it’s your expectations that are probably the real culprit. The truth is, expectations are premeditated disappointments. So whenever you’re angry, look for the expectation you have that was not met. The good news is that to the extent that you can change your expectation you can inoculate yourself against anger.ARTArticleDysfunctional Family Christmas: The Serenity Prayer For The HolidaysThis Christian marriage help will enable you to take back your power to change your life whether your husband or wife changes or not. The problems in your marriage are real and the changes you want your spouse to make are most likely reasonable. The dilemma that you have is that you can't make him or her change and as long as you are waiting for change and pushing for change, you are stuck in the same patterns.ARTArticleEnlightened Relationships: Quality vs. Safe ProblemsLet’s face it, no relationship is perfect, and there’s always room for improvement. The relationship that stops growing, evolving, and developing will suffer the consequences: problems. It is important to realize that relationships are a partnership, a team, and cannot be dependent (long term) on one person evolving and improving while dragging the other person through life. In other words, you are either growing together or apart. The first thing you need to do is be real and genuine about where your relationship is at because one of the biggest causes of relationship problems is distance.rARTArticleEnlightened Relationships: T.E.A.M.Every intimate relationship goes through cycles—whether new or old—and one thing is certain: There always will be change involved in the process. It all comes down to how we handle change and the kind of energy that we want to create in a relationship with our partner. It is easy to get caught up in the story that we tell about ourselves and our partner. If anyone asked you about your relationship and you were genuinely honest, what story would you relay? What would be the positives and negatives?ARTArticleFigure out the Bad Stuff NOWWhen do you want to find out that the pilot flying your plane has no license—or, worse, does not know how to fly—before or after the flight? When do you want to know the person performing open-heart surgery on you has never been to medical school, or is drunk—before or after the operation? How about your tax person or phlebotomist—before or after you suffer the consequences of their ineptitude?ARTArticleFinding Purpose Through DeathWe all have a story to tell that makes us who we are today. We ask people to tell their transformational stories in this magazine; therefore, I am going to share my story here this month. Through this letter to my brother, I will share how our enlightened relationship transformed my life.
Daniel,ARTArticleFollow Your Bliss"There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither slave nor free, there is neither male nor female; for you are all one in Christ Jesus." Galatians 3:28 (New King James Version)
As human beings we grow up perceiving the world around us as a structured system of competing dualities. We are either male or female, free or enslaved, Christian or non-Christian. Every action is judged as good or bad, with an emphasis on being good. Aren’t we all taught that we should do the right thing? Isn’t “doing good” the best anyone can do?ARTArticleFollow Your PassionOne of my biggest passions is entrepreneurship and creation. I love to hear people’s stories of how they followed their passion and either created or found a career that truly fits who they are. This is in large contrast to many whose jobs, careers, or personal businesses are not in alignment with their passions and so with time deprive them of joy.
Some studies show that 80 percent of people are dissatisfied with their jobs, which is unfortunate because our relationship with our career is probably one of the most important aspects of our journey.ARTArticleFor a Stronger Relationship, Resolve Your ConflictsNo two people can agree on everything, but disagreements or arguments in your relationship don’t have to end with one or both of you angry or in tears. Here are some suggestions to make the bumps in your relationship a little less difficult and more satisfying.