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, 2 Jan 2009 16:04:54 +0100 Fri, 2 Jan 2009 16:04:54 +0100 http://www.relazine.com/readiness/ways-to-be-happy- http://www.relazine.com/readiness/ways-to-be-happy- It’s the New Year and with it comes a promise of new hope and new life. This is one of the reasons why the New Year is much celebrated. People go through the trouble of making elaborate countdowns with highly crafted fireworks and rich parties. I, myself is guilty of these merriments. I love the air of New Year, the excitement, the hope and the optimism it brings. Optimism for happiness and serenity in the days ahead. I took a personal survey asking friends and family what is it they are hoping for this New Year and majority of them answered happiness. Wed, 17 Dec 2008 16:46:51 +0100 http://www.relazine.com/readiness/affair http://www.relazine.com/readiness/affair So here’s the deal- after he left you for another woman and caused you tremendous emotional torture; He has the guts to stand in your front door crying like a baby and asking for your forgiveness. While he’s there in front of you shaking his head for his stupidity and looking like an idiot, you just stare at him expressionless and in a way, a little stunned- you have been waiting for this moment when he will come crawling back to you and you will slam him dead with the door. But that was you then, after the affair of your husband, you are now a different person. Wed, 3 Dec 2008 09:28:03 +0100 http://www.relazine.com/readiness/death http://www.relazine.com/readiness/death When the angel of death arrives in your family, there is no way of stopping it. When it comes and takes the life of your spouse, you have no choice but to cope with it. Easier said than done because part of you went to the grave with your spouse. The pain is excruciatingly paralyzing, you just want to lie down and wait for the angel of death to take you away too. You get to thinking this is worst than death itself- to keep on living when your spirit is dead. You’re angry to the world, why does it have to be you. Tue, 2 Dec 2008 10:25:13 +0100 http://www.relazine.com/readiness/Toddler-parenting http://www.relazine.com/readiness/Toddler-parenting Okay maybe not as easy as counting numbers but there are some ways to make toddler parenting less stressful and more fun and pleasant. Nurturing a kid in his or her this stage is one of the most crucial stages of his life. If done inappropriately it can have unconscious effects to the kid through out his or her life. Toddler parenting is cultivating and taking care of a kid ages 1- 3 years. Parents taking care of children this age is overwhelmed by worries because this phase is one of the defining factors if the kid is normal or not. Wed, 19 Nov 2008 08:20:32 +0100 http://www.relazine.com/readiness/baby http://www.relazine.com/readiness/baby “With a little bit of fairy dust and think of a happy thought and you can fly!” a line in the movie “Hook” and the grown- up Peter Pan learned to soar high again just by thinking about the birth of his son. Talk to a mother and try asking her what’s the most unforgettable cherished memory that she has and without a doubt, she is going to answer giving birth. Having a baby is a very overwhelming experience, not just for mothers but also for the fathers, too. It is one of the most life- changing and life-altering decision you can make. Fri, 14 Nov 2008 09:36:16 +0100 http://www.relazine.com/readiness/ready http://www.relazine.com/readiness/ready It’s been a long time since cupid pulled his arrow and left a big whole in your heart. And you can still feel the scar. There is always a feeling of lost and bereavement in break ups. The pain can be so excruciatingly paralyzing- it seems that recovery is impossible. Time can be your enemy or your friend- in this case; time is definitely your ally. Time is the only one that can heal the wound inflicted by love. So how do you know you are ready to stand in the line of fire again and be shot by cupids' arrow? Here are some checklists. Wed, 8 Oct 2008 00:39:20 +0200 http://www.relazine.com/readiness/pre-marriage-questions http://www.relazine.com/readiness/pre-marriage-questions ‘I do’—no other sentence is as emphatic, no words as life-changing. Marriage is perhaps the most important decision a person will ever make in his lifetime. Pledging your life to another person and living the rest of your days together; promising to love and honor each other through sickness, health, adversity, and conflict—these are demands too much to ask of mere mortals. And yet, these are what marriage requires of us, from the time we cross to the altar, to the moment we say ‘I do.’ Sadly, most people miss the gravity of such a decision—they enter into marriage with eyes closed, hoping for the best but preparing for the worst. 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. Fri, 13 Jun 2008 21:00:21 +0200 http://www.relazine.com/readiness/moving-in-together http://www.relazine.com/readiness/moving-in-together A typical relationship has very important milestones: the first meeting, first date, first kiss and all the other firsts. Although some couple can be quite contented with taking things slow, there are some who believe that moving in together is the next step in taking the relationship to a more serious level. Although it is definitely one of the most major milestones in a couple’s life, the idea of moving in with a boyfriend or girlfriend is different for every person. of course, it has a lot of fringe benefits, like cutting your rent in half, waking up next to the person you adore, and knowing one’s partner more intimately by seeing him/her at their very worst (think morning breath and using the bathroom with the door wide open). Wed, 28 May 2008 21:32:09 +0200 http://www.relazine.com/readiness/ready-for-a-relationship http://www.relazine.com/readiness/ready-for-a-relationship Spring: Everything seems alive and vibrant-- flowers are definitely more colourful, the air has a heady smell, the weather is story-book perfect and there is an unmistakable increase in libido in the singles crowd. Everyone seems to want to date more in the spring, and this is often the time when people find new love. Whether it’s the warm weather or the new smells, a lot of people can’t help but dance through puddles and sing in the rain in utter bliss. Some would even start to contemplate whether they are ready for a relationship or not. In matters of dating and relationships, there are a lot of different levels that a single person may be on. Wed, 21 May 2008 16:45:31 +0200 http://www.relazine.com/readiness/ready-for-marriage http://www.relazine.com/readiness/ready-for-marriage Everything’s set: you have the most gorgeous ring and you’ve set the wedding date. Your wedding gown is custom-made, absolutely perfect, and you can’t wait to finally walk down the aisle with the most scrumptious veil ever. The wedding colours are definitely stylish, as well as the attendant’s gowns. Your planner is such a love for finding the most breathtaking reception place, and you had it booked ASAP. The flowers and favours are ordered, the menu all planned out, and the honeymoon destination that you booked for totally rocks! Now all you have to do is hold your breath for the special day, a day to profess your true, undying love for your soon-to-be hubby. Thu, 8 May 2008 22:24:41 +0200 http://www.relazine.com/readiness/cold-feet http://www.relazine.com/readiness/cold-feet We all heard about the infamous bride who took off in a bus (yes, a BUS!) four days before her lavish wedding day. She told the police that she had been allegedly kidnapped, but later turned up to admit that the story was a fabrication. She simply had a bad case of cold feet. But, it’s not just the brides-to-be who can have cold feet. Would-be grooms are very susceptible, too. What exactly is cold feet? Cold feet is a hesitation or doubt strong enough to put off a planned course of action. Almost every would-be groom experience wedding jitters, often near the wedding day. Mon, 28 Apr 2008 11:56:44 +0200 http://www.relazine.com/readiness/ready-for-a-baby http://www.relazine.com/readiness/ready-for-a-baby Women used to think that pregnancy is cumbersome—you lose 9 months of your gorgeous life spending your time eating and sleeping and well, eating. Aside from looking like a fat cow, expect the most painful kind of pain ever when junior or princess suddenly decides to pop out. BUT, having a baby 10 years ago is way different to having a baby nowadays. Pregnancy is fast becoming a trend, as we often see on the red carpet. Somebody is always wearing “a bump” while sporting a glamorous red gown, high heels, make up and all. Gone are the days when pregnant clothes were hideous—these days, being pregnant is simply HOT. Tue, 22 Apr 2008 21:17:11 +0200 http://www.relazine.com/readiness/romantic-ways-to-propose http://www.relazine.com/readiness/romantic-ways-to-propose She’s THE one. No doubt about it. You’ve finally found the most wonderful woman in the world. The one great love that you want to spend the rest of your life with. A beautiful, smart woman who loves your cheesy jokes. She doesn’t mind your ear-splitting snore. You both plan to have 12 children and live in a hunting lodge in the middle of the forest. She’s absolutely perfect. You intend to settle down soon, and you’re racking your brains for the most romantic wedding proposal ever. There are tons of ideas to choose from, but you'll only have the one that’s perfect for her. Sun, 20 Apr 2008 15:47:50 +0200 http://www.relazine.com/readiness/not-ready-to-make-nice http://www.relazine.com/readiness/not-ready-to-make-nice So you meet a wonderful guy and he seems to be perfectly normal. Although you weren’t expecting to find an average Joe attractive, you’re at least willing to try even the peculiar (relative to your previous choices, that is). You’re just about done with fireworks, anyway; sparklers no longer thrill you. Now you seek comfort and dependability. Love is lovelier, you think, with logic. After the third dinner date, you think, clearly, he’s a prudent choice. He’s fantastic, makes you laugh, and, most of all, respects you—kissing you on the lips is as far as he has gone. Obviously getting in your pants is not the end goal here, and that’s almost unbelievable in this day and age.