Years ago, when couples married, they did not have any books to help them. They had no professional premarital counseling. And yet they and their generation developed far more stable families than we do today, with all our books, counseling and scientific knowledge. Why? In the first place, they had a much better chance of marrying "our kind of

People are always warning about the danger signs in relationships (I've done it plenty), but how do you know if you are doing well? How do you know if you are on the right track? It's not just "lack of problems," because if that's all that having a good relationship is for you, then your view of relationships is just too shallow and poor. At

The media spotlight the past few days has been on Eliot Spitzer, the Governor of New York, and his link to the Emperor's Club VIP prostitution ring. Whether his damaging behavior is related to an inflated sense of entitlement, the dark side of his self righteous attitude, a feeling that he's above the law, or high testosterone, seeing the anguished

There are generally two types of signs that you will see from a cheating partner. Signs will either be physical or emotional. Emotional signs are a lot more difficult to spot and they can be even easier to ignore. This can make discovering a cheater very difficult and end up causing you problems in your relationship. Denial Since emotional

Some of the hardest cheating signs to pick up on are emotional signs. It may be harder than concrete physical proof because there is really no way to prove emotional signs. Plus an emotional sign could be caused by something other than cheating which is very easy to explain away. Sometimes, though, emotional signs are the only signs, so you need

Living next door to toxic in-laws can undermine your self-confidence, your close relationships and your marriage... "If you've ever wondered whether you are the only one to have experienced problems with your in-laws, you will find that you are not," says Faith Powers, during a recent interview with Inside Success. Faith's expertise in the su

Before you marry, you will face some of the most interesting questions of your lifetime. They are not all new to you. Ever since you were very young you have dreamed about the person you would marry. Perhaps you have experienced some unfortunate affairs in your dealings with the other sex that make you just a little anxious now that you are conside

Sooner or later, you or your partner might find that your marriage might need some help. That should not be thought of as defeat or failure on your end nor your partners - after all, human relationships are known to be notoriously difficult and never perfect, and admitting that you both need marriage help is actually the first step to getting it. T

Retiring is a life-changing event, no question about it. As we anticipate it, the word we most associate it to is "freedom!" The end of day-to-day responsibilities, the opportunity to do all the things we have dreamed about doing, the beginning of "me" time and "us" time. The allure of freedom is powerful, but the truth is that freedom for one

Almost every love story begins like a fairy tale. Relationship beginnings are always incredible and they can often experience a renaissance following wedding, honeymoon, or even a special anniversary. Couples often find that the love and romance becomes more of a challenge to keep alive when their lives evolve with jobs, children, and other lif

You are driving home and suddenly realize that the reason your wife wished you a special day is because it is your anniversary, something you forgot. Now the real panicking begins as you try and figure out what to buy her so that she has no clue you forgot the most special day of your lives. You quickly scan the stores as you go by, trying to fi

If you know a couple that is celebrating their 57th anniversary and you want to give them a special gift, you should put a lot of thought into it. The couple has been married for a long time and they likely have a large family of children, children-in-law, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. It is doubtful that they would need anything for their

Young girls often fantasize about their wedding day. They imagine the handsome groom, the pretty flowers, and especially the beautiful gown. If you have ever draped a pillowcase over your head like a bridal veil, I am speaking to you! It is easy to get swept up in the romance of imagining a fairy tale wedding, and forget about the marriage that (ho

You have been married for 43 years! Congratulations! Now you're wondering what you can get your spouse as a gift to celebrate this wonderful occasion. The 43rd anniversary is not one of the anniversaries marked by gemstones or specific flowers. In fact there are no traditional symbols associated with this anniversary at all. However, the theme of t

Once upon a time, you could barely keep your hands off each other. Red lights didn't last long enough to complete the soulful kiss. Just the anticipation of being together was mind-boggling. But over time, getting together became just another item on the to-do list. Can you spice up a stale marriage? Of course you can if you're both willing t