successful love and marriage

6 Amazing Ideas for Locking in  Long-lasting Love Let’s face it – no perfect relationship exists! In actuality, for most of us in long-term relationships, our love and contentment ebbs and flows like the rise and fall of the ocean tides. And often, we struggle to hold entirely true to the Vows and commitments we make to one another during the creation of our initial love bubble. But that doesn’t have to be bad news! We can do lots of things to help ensure that our relationship stays strong and healthy, despite the inevitable stormy features of life. Mind you, I certainly wouldn’t suggest you toss away your fantasies and dreams regarding romance! Rather, I simply encourage you to add in the following six ingredients to powerfully increase your odds for long-lasting love: 1. Don’t expect your partner to read your mind While at times we can easily finish our partner’s sentences and believe we know everything about him/her, we can’t do this reliably most of the time....

Where’s the Romance? 4 Ideas to Keep the Love Alive in  Your Marriage How long has it been since you’ve felt the emotions that romance evokes? You know: Love. Passion.Intimacy.Connection. If it’s been a while, I’ll start by saying that you’re far from being alone. As relationships and marriages progress from year to year, the courtship transitions from one of love and romance to one of companionship for many. There are wonderful things that blossom from deep companionship, but the shift from a passionate romance can be unsettling for some. It’s important to acknowledge that disconnected feeling if it’s something that you think you’re missing. Your partner may very well be feeling the same way. Love and romance don’t have to die as your marriage carries on. Like a flower planted in the ground, its beauty can last for a long time if you tend to it and make it a priority. Check out 4 fresh ways to bring back the romance in your relationship below : 1. Put your phones ...

8 Hot Sex Games For Couples to Play Tonight A fun approach is often the best. Constant engagement and entertainment have a special way of making things click in our brains. That is just how we humans work. Those dealing with intimacy issues in their marriage might want to go in the more free-spirited direction in order to fix the problem and have a blast doing it. Marriage intimacy games certainly deliver in the fun department. Whether intimate romantic games are your thing or you’re leaning more towards hot sex games for couples, we got you covered. Check out the love games for your marriage below. They range from thoughtful and sweet to red hot. 1.   Secret admirer There are many marriage intimacy games out there but this is a good way to get started. Admiration is an essential part of a relationship. How to play: For this game, you take turns being each  other’s , secret admirer.  The admirer leaves gifts and clues, while the recipient plays alo...

What Can Happen When Sex Leaves the Marriage We’ve all been through ups and downs in marriage, and periods of time without sex can be normal. Especially in times of stress and sickness, sex just isn’t a priority, nor should it be. Think of when you have a new baby, or have an extended illness. Not only is sex not a priority during times like those, it sometimes isn’t even on the radar. Hopefully in those situations, as soon as the stress leaves, sex returns and all is back to normal. But there is a different up and down in marriage, where it’s not really anything other than drifting apart. Typically it’s not even intentional. We are working too much, or other things get in the way. Instead of focusing on the marriage, it sort of gravitates toward the back burner, forgotten for a while. In the process, sex becomes a thing of the past. We become strangers, sometimes feeling more like roommates and married couples. Sometimes couples can go weeks, months, or even years withou...

Seven Secrets to a Happy Sexual Relationship Have you ever wondered what it is that keeps a couple happy and still in love for the long haul? You are not alone, and this question of how to have a happy sexual relationship has been the center of many debates and studies the world over. So it’s no surprise that the suggestions and solutions are many and varied, with each successful couple having their own special ingredient. However, there are some universal principles which can go a very long way to enhancing your sexual relationship. This article will look at seven of these ‘secrets’ which are in fact not so much secretive as they are mostly practical good habits to be cultivated if you want to enjoy the benefit of a happy love life with the love of your life. 1. Dispel the illusions The first step towards happiness and contentment in your sexual relationship is in fact to be disillusioned, or in other words to get rid of your illusions. One of the biggest illusions whi...