http://www.relazine.com/feed/ http://www.relazine.com/ Free tips and advice about having a successful relationship. From dating to friendship and marriage. Fri, 20 Jun 2008 22:19:34 +0200 Fri, 20 Jun 2008 22:19:34 +0200 http://www.relazine.com/anniversaries/first-anniversary http://www.relazine.com/anniversaries/first-anniversary Anniversaries are always a special time for a couple—it is a time to reminisce and celebrate the previous year that the relationship has survived, and for the years that the couple must face together. A lot of couples say that the first year of marriage is the most difficult, so a couple that gets past one year (it could be an incredible feat considering that most marriages nowadays are short-lived) absolutely deserves to take time out from the tedious, everyday life. Deciding on a gift for one’s spouse can prove to be very tricky, especially for men. While the traditional gift for the first anniversary is paper, deciding on the perfect gift can be rather mind-numbing. Fri, 20 Jun 2008 22:15:46 +0200 http://www.relazine.com/wedding/dry-wedding http://www.relazine.com/wedding/dry-wedding A wedding is usually a festive occasion: there is an overabundance of free food, overflowing alcohol and much gaiety to celebrate the bride and groom. With the right kind of crowd, the overflowing liquor with a bartender serving up the drinks can be lots of fun and uncomplicated—that is until the Best Man becomes a wedding crasher after only five shots of tequila, and the fairytale wedding that was painstakingly planned for almost a year is on the verge of being spoiled because of the free-flowing alcohol. Free alcohol in a wedding may be the customary thing, but if the guest list includes some problem drinkers in the family or if either of the couple grew up in a family where booze had a harrowing effect, then an alcohol-free, or a dry wedding would be a better choice. Fri, 20 Jun 2008 22:12:17 +0200 http://www.relazine.com/enhancement/flowers http://www.relazine.com/enhancement/flowers Most men, whether single or married, knows why giving flowers can score whopping points from women. Although some are still quite puzzled on why they even have to be bothered learning about these delicate and frilly creatures, it’s quite a common knowledge that flowers are pretty high up in the scale of romantic gestures. In fact, the only other thing that can really score points are jewellery (hint: diamonds are a girls’ best friend). It’s an unspoken and unwritten rule in relationships that men should know some things about giving flowers. Of course, if you want to impress a woman, you must go all-out to make your flowers stand out from the pack. Thu, 19 Jun 2008 21:58:09 +0200 http://www.relazine.com/sexuality/sexual-confidence http://www.relazine.com/sexuality/sexual-confidence Not all men are born like Casanova, whose amorous charms no woman can resist. It is not unusual for men to experience a sudden lack of sexual confidence around women. In fact, a lot of guys usually feel some form of anxiety because of being unsure of what to do to satisfy their partner in bed. As a result, they end up projecting a nervous attitude towards sex which seriously affects their performance in the bedroom. However, there are also men who just seem to have such incredible confidence with women, even if they are obviously lacking a lot in the looks department. Thu, 19 Jun 2008 21:53:38 +0200 http://www.relazine.com/post-divorce/blending-two-families-together http://www.relazine.com/post-divorce/blending-two-families-together With divorce at an all-time high and remarriage rates increasing dramatically every year, blending two families together is more common than ever. The ultimate example of such was the Brady Bunch way back in the 70’s, at a time when divorce and remarriage in America was seeing a surge. Although the show chronicled the life of a blended family, along with the adjustments everyone had to make and the usual childhood problems, it was all TV stuff, not the real world. Although transitions to new circumstances may have looked easy on the show, what happens in real life is not often as simple as that. Thu, 19 Jun 2008 21:43:40 +0200 http://www.relazine.com/commitment/fulfilling-relationship http://www.relazine.com/commitment/fulfilling-relationship In this day and age, finding someone to be in a relationship can be fairly easy. But, finding someone to be with you in a fulfilling relationship is well, an entirely different story. How can a person go around looking for someone that truly fulfils one’s needs and desires? While this may sound like a daunting task, finding the relationship that one has always wanted can actually be achieved rather easily—simply set your priorities straight and have realistic expectations and you’re on the right track. However it is very important to make sure that one feels fulfilled first, before even finding the relationship that one thinks of as ideal. Wed, 18 Jun 2008 22:50:28 +0200 http://www.relazine.com/sexuality/open-relationship http://www.relazine.com/sexuality/open-relationship Open relationships are otherwise known as polygamous or polyamorous relationships. It is defined as a situation wherein couples go into mutual agreement to date and engage in sexual activity with other people although they still continue being in a relationship with each other. In the past, those who blatantly disregarded the definition of monogamy were called swingers. Nowadays, however, a lot of rules in relationships have evolved, and the number of people in open relationships has increased dramatically. Although it has been something that was frowned upon back in the days, the social embarrassment that used to go along with being engaged in polyamory has seen a significant drop, not only among singles but among those involved in a committed relationship, even marriage. Wed, 18 Jun 2008 22:45:25 +0200 http://www.relazine.com/conflict/controlling-partner http://www.relazine.com/conflict/controlling-partner Whoever said that breaking up is easy must be on crack. Of course it’s never easy, but it’s one of the inevitable things in life that any relationship has to go through. Everyday people change, as well as circumstances, needs, and feelings. This is but normal, for there are relationships that are built to last, while there are those that can only go on for so long. Some couples are rational and happy enough to agree and part ways amicably, but sometimes people can be rather obstinate. Breakups have a tendency to become nasty when the other half insist on keeping things going by manipulating the feelings of the other. Wed, 18 Jun 2008 22:41:54 +0200 http://www.relazine.com/communication/communication2 http://www.relazine.com/communication/communication2 Some people have a knack for communication; for others, this form of expression can be a little difficult and challenging. Whatever it is, communication is one thing that a lot of people use every single day, on all parts of the globe. People have different ways of relating to one another—we all know that language does not refer to the spoken word alone, but also encompass any indirect form of communication, the most common of which is body language. In relationships, being familiar with body language is as important as choosing the right words and knowing how to say it. Tue, 17 Jun 2008 22:59:13 +0200 http://www.relazine.com/dating/sex-on-the-first-date http://www.relazine.com/dating/sex-on-the-first-date Nothing compares to the thrill and anticipation that always comes with a first date. just the thought of meeting someone new and spending a fabulous time together can send delicious shivers down one’s spine—and of course there’s always the possibility of getting frisky that could end the night in bed. Having sex on the first date is not an unusual phenomenon, probably because of the heavy emphasis that is placed on it by many people. However, not everyone is keen to the idea, and so a lot of people always debate about this issue. Is it right to have sex on the first date? Should two people engage in sexual intercourse even if they have only met two hours ago? Actually, there is no question of whether it is right or wrong. Tue, 17 Jun 2008 22:44:26 +0200 http://www.relazine.com/divorce/unwanted-divorce http://www.relazine.com/divorce/unwanted-divorce Making a marriage work requires both partners to be devoted in the relationship. But, when things are constantly far from rosy, it is only a matter of time when one of the spouses would reach the point of wanting a divorce when the other is still trying to find achievement in the relationship. The husband or wife will start to act or express verbally his/her frustrations and discontentment, which is very likely to cause the other to feel a myriad of mixed emotions. It is very devastating to find one’s self in the middle of a divorce that has been initiated by one’s spouse. Tue, 17 Jun 2008 22:41:26 +0200 http://www.relazine.com/readiness/soul-mate http://www.relazine.com/readiness/soul-mate In matters of love, finding the right partner is always one of the greatest goals that almost anybody dreams to achieve. This “right person” is what a lot of people refer to as a soul mate. Some people believe in free will, but quite a lot strongly believe that each person’s future is written on the stars. A soul mate is that perfect someone who has been destined to be with you forever. Although it can be fun and delightful to dream about finding one, still the question of whether such people exist cannot be ignored. Is finding a soul mate a realistic goal or simply a lofty expectation? And if such people are for real, where can we find one? A person’s belief in fate has quite a lot to do with one’s belief in finding a soul mate. Mon, 16 Jun 2008 22:28:25 +0200 http://www.relazine.com/friendship/staying-friends http://www.relazine.com/friendship/staying-friends For a lot of relationships, breaking up is an inevitable reality that must be dealt with quite often. It is hard to do, no doubt about it, but it must be done and got over with. What makes it extra painful is not seeing the other person go, actually, but the feeling that it has all been an utter waste of a lot of time and emotional energy. Besides, the thought of never seeing or speaking to a loved one again is definitely scary, which is what makes a lot of couples believe that staying friends with the ex is better even after the decision that the relationship can never work. Mon, 16 Jun 2008 22:24:51 +0200 http://www.relazine.com/affairs/cheater http://www.relazine.com/affairs/cheater The road to a successful relationship and commitment involves many obstacles that couples must surmount. An example of these obstacles that are often encountered is unfaithfulness. An unfaithful partner is not entirely dim-witted to miss the fact that his/her actions have a damaging effect on the relationship. This is precisely the reason why every cheater must always consider confessing one’s crime to the partner, or else just leave it like a festering sore. Coming clean to one’s partner can be a tough decision, especially if the other person has not the slightest clue of one’s unfaithfulness. However, some believe that it would be best not to admit it, thinking that it’s a win-win situation: they get away with cheating scot-free and their partner won’t get hurt because he/she simply has no clue. Mon, 16 Jun 2008 22:22:31 +0200 http://www.relazine.com/love/true-love http://www.relazine.com/love/true-love What’s a fairytale without a prince charming, a princess in distress and true love? It’ll probably be just another old story that will somehow fade into obscurity as time goes by. But, the element of true love is what made fairy tales into all-time blockbusters. Yes, everybody wants it so bad, even those princesses who did nothing but wait for their courageous knight in shining armour atop his mighty steed. Even today, everybody wants a taste of true love no matter how elusive it is. Some are lucky to have stumbled upon it, while a lot have simply given up in the unending quest for it.