http://www.improvingyourworld.com/relationships/ Relationships blog - information and tips to help you improve your world and relationships with family, friends, and those you love. en-us 2009-11-07T07:25:37-06:00 http://www.improvingyourworld.com/relationships/things_you_must_have_to_flirt_successfully_005182.html Flirting has been around since the dawn of time. Both men and women use flirting to communicate both interest and desire. However the most successful flirts have certain attributes that enable them to carry off their flirting effortlessly. So... Flirt K 2009-11-07T07:25:37-06:00 http://www.improvingyourworld.com/relationships/the_relationship_between_gender_siblings_and_friends_005181.html The relationship between friends and siblings bare many strong resemblances. In fact, there are even a number of commonly used phrases like, "My sister is my best friend," or, "He is like a brother to me," that really illustrate... Relationships K 2009-11-06T07:23:46-06:00 http://www.improvingyourworld.com/relationships/sibling_rivalry_005180.html Just mentioning the term "sibling rivalry" is enough to elicit fond memories of childhood arguments between sisters or a parent's memories of how their sons were always beating each other up. Sibling rivalry is alive and well. Since the... Siblings K 2009-11-05T07:21:49-06:00 http://www.improvingyourworld.com/relationships/ideas_for_unusual_dates_005179.html Are you tired of the same old movie and dinner routine? If so you may be looking for some fun and unusual dating ideas. There is not a limit to what can constitute a fun date (it usually only... Dating K 2009-11-04T07:17:50-06:00 http://www.improvingyourworld.com/relationships/fun_ways_to_celebrate_your_wedding_anniversary_005177.html There are certain occasions in life that should always be celebrated and a wedding anniversary is one of those! Whether you are newlywed celebrating only a few years together or long time marrieds who have shared a lifetime reconnecting... Marriage K 2009-11-02T07:08:35-06:00 http://www.improvingyourworld.com/relationships/friendship_and_competition_005176.html Competition is a good thing. Competition drives everything from evolution to innovation. Without competition, no one would be driven to do anything. We need completion to survive. So what happens when friendship and competition meet? In short, the answer... Friends K 2009-11-01T07:05:06-06:00 http://www.improvingyourworld.com/relationships/competition_between_friends_and_siblings_healthy_or_not_005175.html Competition is a natural part of life. We compete in school, we compete in the workplace, and we even compete with our friends and family. Competition is a great motivator. Without competition, we would have no reason to work... Friends K 2009-10-31T07:03:08-06:00 http://www.improvingyourworld.com/relationships/birth_order_and_family_relationships_005174.html Each person has a unique personality. Many experts agree that we were born with our unique personalities. Of course, there are many changes that our personalities go through as we age. The balance between nature and nurture is altered... Relationships K 2009-10-30T07:14:02-06:00 http://www.improvingyourworld.com/relationships/where_do_you_fall_005115.html Think about your relationship with your siblings. Has it changed much from when you were kids? The most common answer is no. Sibling bonds and rivalries are generally established during childhood and continue through adulthood, although it may appear... Relationships K 2009-10-29T07:29:44-06:00 http://www.improvingyourworld.com/relationships/when_you_move_away_005114.html You make friends in every season of your life. Some are passing friendships that end when that season is done. Some are longer-lasting and follow you through changes. The most important are those that last a life-time. Friendship that... Relationships K 2009-10-28T07:27:52-06:00 http://www.improvingyourworld.com/relationships/the_love_budget_005113.html Budgeting can be difficult for some people. When you talk about budgeting as a couple in a marriage relationship it generally complicates things. However, your financial future as a couple needs to be secured by sitting down together, making... Money K 2009-10-27T07:25:59-06:00 http://www.improvingyourworld.com/relationships/the_little_joys_in_life_005112.html Infertility is defined as the inability to get pregnant after a year of trying or repeated failure to carry a pregnancy to full term. There are many causes for infertility both in men and women. Some of the more... Children K 2009-10-27T07:23:30-06:00 http://www.improvingyourworld.com/relationships/the_dynamic_of_children_005111.html Marriage relationships are hard enough. When children are added to the mix it can make or break a marriage. Children can be a point of stress or a point of joy, so it is important to be ready for... Children K 2009-10-25T07:21:47-06:00 http://www.improvingyourworld.com/relationships/surprise_party_basics_005110.html It's your friend's birthday and you want to throw her a surprise party. Party planning, especially surprise parties, takes preparation and effort to pull off something fun and exciting for all invited. A surprise party helps a friend to... Friends K 2009-10-24T07:16:17-06:00 http://www.improvingyourworld.com/relationships/fun_ways_to_meet_someone_005178.html How many times have you or one of your friends bemoaned the lack of available dates? If you are like most single people meeting other single people can be a challenge. The things to keep in mind that meeting... Dating K 2009-10-23T16:13:16-06:00