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Connecting with people romantically, emotionally, and physically is really amazing. But there's a lot of work that goes into building a good relationship. What are some tips for having a great relationship? How do you know if your relationship is healthy? How can I make my relationship better? This page has some great articles and stories about relationships.

Surviving Valentine's Day with your not-quite boo

Tread carefully! So, maybe you're kinda-sorta seeing a guy, but you haven't quite DTR-ed (our shorthand for "defined the relationship") yet.

Sorry to bear bad news, but things may go from casual to complicated as Valentine's Day approaches — especially if you and your guy have different expectations for how you'd like to spend the holiday.

To help you make it through, we've outlined some tips to keep you sane (and out of relationship trouble):

Unconditional love.

Nitty gritties in relationships

I always wonder why people claim to love each other and yet hurt one another. There have been several instances where people are killed or hurt by their partners who not long ago preached the sermon of love to them. An incident occurred in Accra last year where Eric Ohemeng suffered serious injuries after his girlfriend poured acid on him and Esther Tekyi, a student at the University of Professional Studies, was stabbed multiple times by her boyfriend. Of course it’s no crime not to stay alone.

Red is generally assumed to symbolise warmth, passion, desire.

Is red still the Valentine colour?

Red is generally assumed to symbolise warmth, passion, desire as well as love so when people wear red on Valentine’s Day, it’s not only for the colour’s sake but also for what it evokes.

Not too long ago, major towns and cities in many parts of the country were crammed with people wearing red items on Valentine’s Day.

About three out of five persons seen in the streets wore something with a touch of red: from shoes, dresses and scarfs to ties, shirts and hats.

Both men and women were bitten by the Valentine bug to rock their red.

Ten ways to know someone has a major crush on you

1. He genuinely wants to know more about you and your life
If someone has a crush on you, every seemingly small or random detail about you will fascinate them. When you’re together, if he asks a lot of questions and attentively listens to your answers, it’s a sure-fire sign that he’s into you.

It could be anything from what your favourite colour is, to how close you are with your parents or sibling.

They just can’t get enough of your stories and could spend hours talking to you without getting bored or distracted by their phone.

2. He opens up to you
He shares details about his life and not only superficial things like hobbies or what he does for a living. Instead, he actually opens up about his childhood and tells you about his personal life.

This could be anything from what his family is really like or his previous relationships and also about his close circle of friends. By doing t

Seven things you never tell your spouse after getting married

Married couples have to maintain their relationship like they are still dating, which means there are certain things you shouldn't do or say to your significant other because it'll just be downright insulting to them.

Nine signs that you are dating a married man

One of the worst dating nightmares is when you find out that the person you are dating turns out to be married. Such an experience can be extremely heartbreaking and discouraging. However, if you’re alert and look out for these nine red flags, you can walk out of such a relationship before it’s too late.

Knowing what to look for will save you trouble and heartbreak in the future.

7 Signs of deceptive people

When you reach a point in a relationship when you think things might be getting serious, it is time to make an assessment of whether your prospective significant other is a deceptive person.

The early stages of a relationship are mostly about fun, but you should keep an eye out for signs right from the get-go. Knowing what to look for will save you trouble and heartbreak in the future.

Eyes: Some people think liars try to avoid eye contact, but this isn't necessarily true. Deliberate liars know how to keep their gaze fixed to help support their point.

Casual liars find it more difficult to look into a scrutinizing face. Sometimes a liar's pupils widen, depending on how stressful the situation is. Others may appear as though they are reading from a script in their head, by moving their eyes back and forth or rolling them.

Love is an experience every guy desires

4 Unspoken traits guys want in a woman

Love is an experience every guy desires and seeks to make a reality in his life. Each of us has a burning need to share our life with someone who gets us and loves us.

We know how much better life would be to be next to a person who completes us and gives us feelings we didn’t know we were capable of experiencing.

A lot of relationships start out hot. We are exploring our partner mentally, physically, and emotionally. We are experiencing moments of absolute pleasure as we have fun during the honeymoon phase of our relationship.

But at some point, the realities of making a relationship last start to kick in. Maintaining a relationship can be even harder than getting into the right one.

Nine romantic things to do with your boyfriend

Way too often, the onus is on the guy to do something romantic in a relationship. As women, we like to be pampered, swooned, surprised, serenaded, and romanced. We want our man to be a Prince who can show us that he’s not tough, macho and unemotional all the time. We want him to prove his love to us, to take charge and wine and dine us.

Money is not everything in life and relationships

Is money everything?

The article ‘will you donate a sperm’ which appeared in The Mirror two weeks ago got a huge response. Even though the only aim of the article was to debate sperm donation, many saw it as an advertisement.

Hundreds of calls, mails and WhatApp messages came in and some are still making contacts. Never in my 10-year history as a columnist for this paper has a single article generated so much interest.

When the respondents were sampled randomly and asked if they understood the implications of sperm donation almost everybody answered in the negative.

When asked why they wanted to do it, everybody said it was about money. This is not surprising. Today, most Ghanaians are ‘wild’ and think everything is about money.

12 Things men do that make women insecure in relationships

You believe you’re doing everything right, but she still wants more? Find out the most common things men do *or don’t do* that make women feel insecure.
Why are women so complicated? They can be very hard to read at times. You try to give them what they want, but they still end up unsatisfied. Sometimes, you wonder if it’s really them and not you. The truth of the matter is, although women really are a bit complicated, they are actually just asking for simple things.

For most women, it’s the many little things that count. Although much appreciated, it’s not really about the big gestures like two tickets to Paris. It’s the everyday simple things like holding her hand in public. Similarly, it’s also the little things that you do that make her feel inadequate.

Insecure women – 12 things men do that make women feel insecure

As a guy, if you believe you’re doing everything right in the relationship, and still find that your girl feels insecure in the relation

Happy couples

How not lose a guy

You are in love and cannot stop thinking about the object of your affections. But a certain level of insecurity is an unwelcome part of the way you feel.

You doubt that this guy will want to stay with you and you fear the misery you know you would feel should he go.

However, you probably know that it is unwise to turn into a clingy, needy girlfriend.

This was not the person he fell in love with; and you know that, ironically, too much insecurity might even bring about the very thing you dread.

You need to manage these feelings, while doing your best to make this relationship last.

Finding out if a guy really likes you is very easy.

Does He like Me Signs

There have been several cases where the girl is eager to know if the guy she is having a crush also likes her. In truth there are over 10 important signs to determine if he truly likes you. Finding out if a guy really likes you is very easy but it all depends on the level of friendship, closeness or contacts that is shared among you both.

If in the situation that the guy is someone close, then his behavior tells everything that you need to know if he truly likes you but if he isn’t close then the best thing is to present him with the perfect opportunity to speak up his intention.

This is why they insist on a late-night stroll after dinner

The weird thing a guy does when he’s into you

Men can be so hard to read—especially in the beginning, when you’re trying to suss out if they’re feeling you or not.

Here’s one strange sign that may help you figure it out: Men tend to walk slower with you when they’re into you, according to a new study published in the journal PLOS ONE.

15 Ways guys say 'I love you' without ever saying a word

If he does these things, he LOVES you!

Has your guy been fairly silent in the four-letter-word department, and you're trying to figure out if he loves you or not?

Not everyone is vocal (or obvious) about their feelings, and so many of us often find it difficult to express those deeper emotions out of a fear of rejection, commitment or simply never having said "I Love You" before.

Here are some subtle, silent things that let you know he's fallen for you:  

10 signs you are dating an emotional unavailable man

Ten signs you're dating an emotionally unavailable person

Here are the top 10 signs you are dating a person who is not ready for a committed relationship with you. If you notice several of these signals in that person, it may be time to ask yourself why you're still in a relationship with them. Are you really serious about wanting to be in a committed relationship?

Five ways to finally let go of someone who doesn’t love you back

 So while we’re huge proponents of following your heart, here’s a crash course in outsmarting the romance novel in your head with our favorite five of Brochard’s tips.

Ten things you should never post about your relationship on Facebook

We’re all friends with that one couple on Facebook: the couple that can’t stop posting mushy photos (hashtag: #blessed) and bragging about their relationship every chance they get.

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