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 2010-03-21T10:24:13-06:00 http://www.improvingyourworld.com/relationships/showing_your_man_some_love_005409.html Everyone feels love differently. For some people physical expressions of love are necessary for them to feel loved. For others it is spending time together that makes them feel loved. For others it is all about the words, the tones... Love K 2010-03-21T10:24:13-06:00 http://www.improvingyourworld.com/relationships/safe_sex_overview_005408.html With the high risk of sexually transmitted diseases, safe sex practices are more important than ever. Safe sex is also important to prevent pregnancy. Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) are spread by sexual contact, not just sexual intercourse. Oral sex and... Sex K 2010-03-20T10:21:50-06:00 http://www.improvingyourworld.com/relationships/pressured_into_getting_married_are_you_ready_005407.html Are you being pressured into getting married, and are you worried that you are not ready? This is a common problem. Pressure to get married can come from many places. Your parents may pressure you because they want to see... Marriage K 2010-03-19T10:18:58-06:00 http://www.improvingyourworld.com/relationships/narcissistic_personalities_and_relationships_005406.html Narcissism can be a boon to relationships. The characteristics of narcissistic personalities can negatively impact any relationship. Even though most people exhibit some level of narcissistic traits, those with strong narcissistic personalities may overestimate their abilities, and may require a... Dating K 2010-03-18T10:16:03-06:00 http://www.improvingyourworld.com/relationships/men_are_in_love_with_looks_at_first_sight_005405.html Men are in love with looks at first sight. While in an ideal world everyone would look at a person's personality, beliefs, morals, and other attributes, and not put as much weight on physical attractiveness, it is not an ideal... Men and Women... K 2010-03-17T10:14:17-06:00 http://www.improvingyourworld.com/relationships/living_together_a_step_before_marriage_or_a_mistake_005404.html Many people ask, "Is living together a good step to take before marriage, or a mistake?" The answer is complicated. In some respects living together before marriage is going to help you see some of the less attractive sides of... Dating K 2010-03-16T10:08:55-06:00 http://www.improvingyourworld.com/relationships/laws_of_attraction_005403.html In dating, one of the things most people do not give enough credence to is the law of attraction. The law of attraction is a simple concept, which is that whatever you send out into the universe will attract corresponding... Men and Women... K 2010-03-15T10:05:36-06:00 http://www.improvingyourworld.com/relationships/is_it_worth_staying_in_an_unhappy_marriage_005402.html Many people who are unhappy in their marriage may ask themselves if it is worth it to stay in the marriage. The answer to that question is complicated, as life often is. In order to discover your personal answer to... Marriage K 2010-03-14T10:03:30-06:00 http://www.improvingyourworld.com/relationships/how_to_make_a_long_distance_relationship_work_005401.html While long distance relationships can be difficult, the following are some things you can do to make them work: 1. Find ways to stay connected. There are numerous ways that any relationship can stay connected. Thanks to technology you now... Dating K 2010-03-13T10:01:35-06:00 http://www.improvingyourworld.com/relationships/how_to_get_revenge_in_relationships_005400.html Sometimes a relationship just goes bad. However, other times someone is to blame for it. When this is the case, the partner who is not to blame may want some retribution for the heartache, pain, and embarrassment they suffered because... Men and Women... K 2010-03-12T10:59:51-06:00 http://www.improvingyourworld.com/relationships/how_to_be_a_good_wife_to_your_husband_005399.html Being a good wife to your husband can help your marriage be stronger, and the relationship work better. Also being a good wife will inspire your husband to be a good husband. The following are five ways to be a... Men and Women... K 2010-03-11T10:56:26-06:00 http://www.improvingyourworld.com/relationships/how_can_you_tell_he_loves_you_005398.html Because men are not known for being overly showy of their emotions, it can be difficult to know what their emotions are, even love. So, how can you tell he loves you? Consider the following:... Men and Women... K 2010-03-10T10:50:21-06:00 http://www.improvingyourworld.com/relationships/get_your_ex_out_of_your_head_005397.html Just because you have broken up with someone doesn't mean you don't think about them still. Even if you are the one that ended the relationship, there is a chance that you can't stop thinking about your ex. So, what... Exes K 2010-03-09T10:47:59-06:00 http://www.improvingyourworld.com/relationships/falling_in_love_with_someone_you_have_never_met_005395.html Is it possible to fall in love with someone you have never met? Some say that it is. Many would argue that you do not have to meet someone in person to get to know them and fall in love... Love K 2010-03-08T10:45:25-06:00 http://www.improvingyourworld.com/relationships/domestic_violence_005394.html Domestic violence in relationships is a very serious problem, and one that is often difficult to not just identify, but also to stop. Many of the victims believe they deserve the abuse, and are unwilling to "betray" their abusers or... Violence K 2010-03-07T10:42:04-06:00