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, 26 Dec 2008 17:32:37 +0100 Fri, 26 Dec 2008 17:32:37 +0100 http://www.relazine.com/marriage/marriage-counseling http://www.relazine.com/marriage/marriage-counseling When talking about marriage counseling, people usually have a negative interpretation. It has a connotation of failure because you cannot solve your own marital problems. But the fact is, acknowledging you’re willing to get help for self improvement for the greater good of your relationship is a sign of great strength and achievement. Majority of women have no qualms about it. For men however, it’s either they cringe at the idea, avoid the topic or totally rally out against it. They say marital therapy doesn’t work and can only complicate underlying problems. Experts of marriage counseling say- “couples, especially men would only go for a consult when the problem is already very much serious and beyond help. Thu, 18 Dec 2008 12:29:11 +0100 http://www.relazine.com/marriage/stronger-relationship http://www.relazine.com/marriage/stronger-relationship Statistics shown that eighty percent of husbands committed extramarital affairs and most of these men do not leave their wives permanently and the rest of the twenty percent of divorce husband but did not marry the other woman. Eighty percent of divorced men said that if given a chance they would want to marry their wife again. After your husband betrayed you and asked for your forgiveness, you forgave him and accepted him back. After a long run of turmoil and emotional roller coaster, everything is back to normal. He has learned his lessons and you have become a better person. Mon, 15 Dec 2008 11:58:09 +0100 http://www.relazine.com/marriage/fall-out-of-love http://www.relazine.com/marriage/fall-out-of-love Many marriages nowadays have ended in separation or divorce. Yet when they were married, they had the most meaningful ceremony, they had a festive reception and they went on the sweetest and longest of honeymoons. Then after a few years, something happened- before they can’t get enough of each other, now they can’t stand being together. The honeymoon stage is over and reality sets- in, the couple realizes they have fallen out of love. All those years of emotional and physical all for nothing and also not to mention all the expenses to experience a memorable wedding ceremony all went in vain. Mon, 1 Dec 2008 09:23:40 +0100 http://www.relazine.com/marriage/polygamous-marriage http://www.relazine.com/marriage/polygamous-marriage A polygamous marriage does exist. It’s everywhere. Polygamous marriages are present- believe or not. In the U.S. several communities in this certain States has several wives living in one roof, in Britain the government found out over a thousand men has more than one family, in Muslim it is practiced and in Africa it’s a culture. What is the definition of a polygamous marriage? This is where a husband marries several wives, with consent and lives in one roof with them. A polygamous marriage is practiced even before the time of Christ. In fact, it is even practiced in the Old Testament. Mon, 1 Dec 2008 06:58:38 +0100 http://www.relazine.com/marriage/Cheating-Spouse http://www.relazine.com/marriage/Cheating-Spouse When a wife discovers her husband is cheating, she is overwhelmed with all depressing emotions you can think of- confusion, regret, anger, sadness, fear, loneliness, low self-esteem, revenge and everything else in that category. If you’re a wife who is in this situation right now or has a feeling you are being cheated by your “good for nothing” husband- pause and breathe. Don’t do anything until you are done reading this article. It’s going to be very difficult and it’s not going to get any easier but you should not let emotions rule right now. Don’t let the anger and revenge overwhelm you. Fri, 21 Nov 2008 03:35:17 +0100 http://www.relazine.com/marriage/marriage-and-depression http://www.relazine.com/marriage/marriage-and-depression As if marriage is not hard enough to deal with, you are faced with a new challenge, coping with your spouses’ depression. When depression sets in the marriage, it takes everything down with it. Sexual intimacy, emotional binding and closeness disappear. You are weighed down with all the responsibilities- the household chores, the bills, the kids, and your work. Your spouse is too tired and too lethargic to help you out. He is too tired to get out of bed. He resents everything. On the other hand, you are flooded by guilt and anger. You feel angry because your partner won’t just snap out of it and you feel guilty for being angry at him. Wed, 19 Nov 2008 05:41:03 +0100 http://www.relazine.com/marriage/problems http://www.relazine.com/marriage/problems Every person is different and unique, so are relationships. Dealing with each other has its ups and downs and marital problems occur no matter how you adore each other. May it be financial, emotional, spiritual and physical- marital problems will always be there. It should be viewed as an opportunity for both of you to become a better, stronger married couple. Marital problems should never break you apart. It’s normal to feel exhausted and drained with everyday struggle to keep the union blissful at times. We all have our bad day- but how do you know you are just having a bad day and not a bad marriage. Thu, 13 Nov 2008 05:59:31 +0100 http://www.relazine.com/marriage/Marriage http://www.relazine.com/marriage/Marriage You’re in this for the long haul-MARRIAGE. Some people are afraid of it, some can’t wait for it. Others never even consider it. Marriage is one of the greatest decisions we make in our lifetime. A decision which means we are ready to face and tackle situations bigger than ourselves. Being emotionally, mentally, spiritually and physically ready is a must if you are decided in walking the aisle. Having a positive perspective and considering the larger picture and thinking ahead are one of the basics of marriage. In marriage, your responsibility is so magnanimous, a lot of things depends on you. Wed, 1 Oct 2008 14:43:25 +0200 http://www.relazine.com/marriage/Marital http://www.relazine.com/marriage/Marital The groom and the bride stand at the altar—him in his finest suit, her in a beautiful chiffon gown. With dreamy eyes, they promise to love and to hold one another, through sickness and health, for better or worse, till death to them part. The priest pronounces them as man and wife and the groom gently kisses the bride as the room erupts in a collective sentimental sigh. Amidst a flurry of cheers, flashbulbs and rose petals, they are whisked away by an elaborate bridal car with a rear ‘JUST MARRIED’ sign. With a final wave, the happy couple disappears from sight, and presumably lives happily ever after. Wed, 11 Jun 2008 20:42:50 +0200 http://www.relazine.com/marriage/marital-depression http://www.relazine.com/marriage/marital-depression Weddings are one of the most special and exciting events that can happen in anyone’s life. It is a very important occasion, for it is the beginning of a new chapter in a couple’s love story. But, there is one thing that goes unnoticed soon after the magical wedding and romantic honeymoon: marital depression. It is an adjustment problem that creeps into a couple’s marriage quietly, and though it is rather common a lot of people are still unaware and has little knowledge of this condition. Marital depression may be caused by a lot of things, but the most common and usual reason is disorganization. Fri, 6 Jun 2008 21:01:35 +0200 http://www.relazine.com/marriage/perfect-couple http://www.relazine.com/marriage/perfect-couple Couples come in different shapes and sizes. There are power couples, the sporty ones, and the save-Mother-Earth ones. We also see a lot of young couples, often with a toddler in tow, and of course there are those who quietly sit in a park bench, holding hands—the old couple that never fails to touch our hearts. The latter would usually make us wonder what their secret is, for staying together that long. How can they look like a perfect couple, when all the others look flawed, and get in and out of marriages? Getting married can always make two people starry-eyed; there will always be plans for the future, for having kids, and buying a nice house. Wed, 28 May 2008 21:55:11 +0200 http://www.relazine.com/marriage/genuine-friendship http://www.relazine.com/marriage/genuine-friendship Every expert, marriage counsellor or therapist have their own list of the qualities of a good marriage. There are two words, though, that has consistently stayed on almost every relationship advice, articles and columns about happy marriages: true friendship. Love and sex are equally important, but it is true friendship that binds a marriage strong, like a rock that can weather any storm. When a couple knows each other inside out—from each other’s likes and dislikes, hopes, ambitions, habits and mannerisms—then what they have is genuine friendship. Friendship is simply the foundation of a strong and happy marriage. To elaborate further, here are a few reasons why it is essential in a marriage. Mon, 26 May 2008 19:39:15 +0200 http://www.relazine.com/marriage/marriage-counselling http://www.relazine.com/marriage/marriage-counselling There was a time when marriage counselling was considered a last resort for struggling couples, always with something of a stigma attached. A lot of people feel that to go through counselling is to acknowledge defeat, and implies weakness in a way. In recent years, however, more and more couples have reaped the benefits of marriage counselling, which have helped them to deal with issues and conflicts that were adversely upsetting their relationships. After all, one doesn’t hesitate to go to a medical doctor in times of illness, so it’s only reasonable if a couple would go to a counsellor in a marriage relationship that is facing problems. Tue, 13 May 2008 20:19:34 +0200 http://www.relazine.com/marriage/anger-outbursts http://www.relazine.com/marriage/anger-outbursts A marriage may suffer from irreversible damage due to a regular existence of anger outbursts from a spouse. Having a limited knowledge on how to handle the situation can make coping with an angry spouse very difficult. Anger is hostility resulting from a variety of triggering behaviour and situations, can be very potent and should be diffused right away. As humans, we experience a lot of emotions. Bursts of impulsive anger may be suppressed with tolerance, support, love and concern. It is very important to know what to do for one’s partner, and although it may take some time for any visible progress in this matter, any remarkable success will most likely create a stronger marriage. Mon, 12 May 2008 22:22:58 +0200 http://www.relazine.com/marriage/successful-marriage http://www.relazine.com/marriage/successful-marriage Divorce rates are at an all-time high, and a successful marriage seems hard to come by high these days. Rare is the occasion when we stumble upon a couple who has been married for more than 30 years, and when we do, some people think of it as “weird”. As soon as a couple announces the engagement, well-meaning family and friends offer advices, guidelines and principles for a successful marriage. Some say patience is essential; for some, laughter is the key. Every advice is as ever-changing as the seasons, and every soon-to-be bride who hopes to achieve a successful marriage would try to practice the offered principles.