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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.

14 Things to remember after you've been dumped

1. This too shall pass. Even though you feel like the world as you know it has ended, it's not the case. You're gonna get through this.

Ten Things you never knew about condoms

1. Only 5 percent of men around the world wear condoms. Keep in mind, this is a cross section of a variety of different countries that may or may not have easy access to contraception. But still, 5 percent is low. Really low. Especially considering the goal is 100 percent.

15 Seemingly minor things that mean the world to women

The small things you do for a woman are the ones that mean the most. Why? Because those are the things that show her you're willing to put effort in for her, just because. No holiday or special occasion needed.

New alert over rapists who use Facebook to find their next victim

Rapists and paedophiles are using Facebook and Twitter to select their victims, according to US prosecutors.

Middle-aged virgins: Why so many Japanese stay chaste

Tokyo (CNN)When I was a young, single woman in Japan in the 1980s, the economy was red hot and so was the dating scene.

7 Psychological steps to getting people to trust you

The benefits of projecting trustworthiness are enormous, and as Columbia University professor Heidi Grant Halvorson explains in her book "No One Understands You And What To Do About It," the costs of failing to do so are significant as well.

11 Signs your guy friend wants to be your boyfriend

I can't tell you how many times I've had a guy friend who I was into who I kind of thought was into me too but I couldn't really tell. Not because I'm oblivious but because it's so easy to see those signs and not want to be That Person who assumes someone is totally into her when he's actually just being a really good friend who happens to be a guy.

5 Topics to never discuss by telephone

In the beginning stage of dating, men and women often feel compelled to get to know each other as fast as humanly possible. In such cases, much of that getting to know each other happens over the phone.

5 Times it's actually good to lie to your partner

Here's the difference between a healthy lie and a hurtful lie ...

If I told you that lying was good for your relationship would you believe me?

Trust me. I'm telling the truth!

Why men shirk their bedroom responsibilities

A unique chama meeting was held last weekend. Chama is the women’s welfare group of which I am the only male member. I am invited to attend meetings whenever sex issues are being discussed.

The 9 emotional stages of finding out your ex got engaged

It’s a normal day at the office, and you’re hard at work scrolling through Facebook feed when suddenly it blindsides you like an anvil in a cartoon: He. Got. Engaged. What? No. Yes. How? When? Why? Of course, you realize that he’s human and planning to marry someone seems to be what humans do at this stage in your life.

15 Signs you are in a dead-end relationship

Relationships usually begin with high hopes and bright expectations. The key is not to waste precious time hanging onto one that is bringing up more and more question marks.

5 Ways to fall in love again

What's better than being in love? Whether you're seeking a new relationship, just falling in love, a newlywed, or together for 10, 20, or even 50 years, being in love is extraordinary. We long for it -- and yet there's no place lonelier than a relationship once it's cooled off. We may not even be surprised when it does because we have so much proof.

26 Perks of being in a serious relationship in your 20s

Young, independent, and . . . committed? Yep, you heard that right. This is a declaration for anyone who's in a long-term relationship in their 20s and has felt pressure to "see what else is out there." Some people think that being in a relationship in your 20s makes no sense at all. They assume you're wasting away your youth; however, I couldn't disagree more.

12 Surprising facts about cheating

Can you spot a husband prone to infidelity? If he's unhappy with his wife, he'll cheat, right? Not necessarily. According to a Rutgers University study, 56% of men who have affairs claim to be happy in their marriages.

See your son’s marriage as an opportunity to extend your family; you do not lose a son, you gain a daughter

Do you hate your daughter-in-law?

One of the most important indicators to the health of your marriage is your relationship with your in-laws, especially with your mother-in-law.

5 Warning Signs That You’re A people pleaser (and how to fix it)

You cringe at the thought of saying no. You obsess about what others think of you and whether you’re doing something to make them dislike you. You live your life based on the opinions of others because you are deathly afraid of disappointing them. Do any of these sound familiar?

• God commands you to honour your parents and this includes your relationship.

How do your parents rate your lover?

You have fallen in love and everything looks great because you think you have so many things in common and the future looks good.

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