I think a good relationship requires being each other’s best friend, and trusting one another. I think each should respect the other’s opinion and that stupid arguments over stupid things are healthy, as long as they are not taken too far. -Krissy

Good communication. Never being ashamed of each other for any reason. On occasion surprising your mate with a nice romantic date or evening together and telling each other I love you. -Laura

There is a lot of love and caring in the relationship. There has to be love in order for a relationship to work. -Donna

A good relationship is when your partner is more than just a partner… they should be your best friend. -Rebecca

A good relationship is when two lovers understand each other, they’re concerned for each other and they respect one another. -GP

A good relationship is one purely based on trust, if nothing else. Being able to be miles apart yet never worrying a minute about what they’re doing. Communication at all times is so important, and most importantly, respect for each other and their need for alone time as well as together time. -Becky

Two people trusting each other fully, not being afraid to tell the other what one thinks, whether it be good or bad, and the other respecting their opinion. Being able to enjoy the same things with each other, enjoying each other, and being able to take their separate lives and smoothly combine their lifestyles into a couple’s lifestyle. -Carrie

Being friends first, last and always. If you have friendship as the basis of your relationship, you can get through the hard times. The second ingredient is commitment. With those two things, you can’t lose. -Heather

A good relationship is two people that are not afraid to tell the other anything that may come up in the relationship. Best friends. Honesty, devotion, love, and sense of humor. -kris

A good relationship exists when either individual has the freedom to leave but neither wants to. -Charles

I honestly think that a good relationship is one where there are no secrets. You are completely open with each other. But the biggest key is that the other person knows the worst possible thing about you and they love you even more for it. On top of that you have to have faith and trust. So that when your man goes out with an old female friend you can completely trust him and know that no matter what happens, he will always come home to you. I know it may not seem like much but as long as you have that and love, you are in a wonderful relationship. -Breanna

I define a good relationship by the way you treat each other. You could hold them and run your fingers down the side of their face. Feel comfortable you know. And you can also define it with fighting. Fighting is not my favorite thing to do with my girlfriend. But it needs to be done. It’s not a real relationship until you do fight. -Jasen

I would have to say good communication! Equality, LOVE, not just lust, and most of all, friendship is needed. -Morning Star

For me, a good relationship is being able to open up to each other even about the simple things in life. A relationship between two people cannot grow without trust. Loving a person is not enough, because if you’ve got doubts building up inside then you your relationship won’t work. A good relationship is also based on friendship because it is so much easier to love someone you truly know than someone you’ve met 5 minutes ago. -Toni

I think it is where you can trust and respect each other; when you can have passion and romance whenever and wherever you wish. -Kevin

A good relationship is when the two of you can actually feel better about your relationship after an argument; it’s when you can really respect each other’s differences and openly discuss feelings at all times. -Angie

You have good relationship where there is compromise, honesty, sensitivity, and a feel for the needs and wants of the other person and yourself. -Adrian

When the couple listens and doesn’t interrupt when they’re trying to work out a fight. They care for each other deeply. They share similar interests. -Cassie

A good relationship is when both parties can freely express themselves with one another and to have that open connection to be able to say anything to each other. To have trust and faith in one another. Basically a honest, trusting, loving and open relationship. -Randall

A good relationship is frankness and open-minded communication between friends. It is a two-way communication without dominance and/or hypocrisy in it. -Frank Anderson

A good relationship isn’t necessarily flawless, because human beings aren’t flawless. It’s more important that you can grow with the person you love. If you can learn and grow each day with your best friend standing by you in body and in spirit-then you have a good relationship. -nic

When you can feel comfortable about everything together. Always being able to talk, joke. Taking your commitment seriously with one another and never taking each other for granted. -Vivian Imrisek

A good relationship must a give and take basis, in order for you to understand each other. Never fail to listen and understand the situation your in to. Be open minded and be ready to any obstacle that will come in you’re way. -Karen

A good relationship is when both members fully trust each other and can have a blast with each other, knowing how to laugh and be there for each other. -kamainaone

It’s something divine. Where the understanding between the two partners is mutual. No talking required, but it’s something you can just feel, something special. Where you can just believe in each other, really believe. How there is a difference between saying it and actually feeling it.

Just about everyone wants to know how they can make their relationship better. They want to know how they can deepen the commitment and love between each partner. Unfortunately relationships are not something you can provide a “to do” sheet for and all will be solved, but with these five key secrets you can certainly improve your chances for getting all you desire out of your relationship.

Do things unexpectedly.
One key secret to a successful relationship is compromise. Meeting halfway on things shows your partner that you really do care about their viewpoint and you are willing to work on making each other happy. Every so often make it a point to do something that you normally would not agree to or feel like doing. When you keep your partner constantly surprised by your actions, you regenerate that “new love” feeling time and time again. So, when your partner asks if you want to try that new restaurant…say yes! If they ask if you want to try a new hobby…say yes!

Show your loyalty.
Nothing strengthens a relationship quite like watching your partner go to bat for you, especially against close friends or family members. It shows that you consider your relationship a team. If you harass one member of a team, you harass them all. When you side with other people against your partner you make them feel alienated and the seeds of hidden resentment become planted. You can show loyalty positively as well by bragging about your partner’s recent accomplishments to friends and family.

Be supportive.
Challenges and opportunities are always going to occur. You can’t stop them from happening. Hopefully for both of you the changes in your lives are positive ones. The secret key here is having a supporting and understanding mate in your corner to help you through your ups and downs. If you lose your job, it’s quite a bit easier to bounce back when you have someone who’s willing to support your choices and any new directions you might want to branch out to. If you want a career or lifestyle change, imagine the difference having someone who will carefully consider and support those changes? When your partner is presenting you with a challenge or an opportunity, treat them the way you’d want to be treated.

Maintain a healthy dose of individuality.
Personal time and space are essential to growing individually. Everyone one needs private time to do the things they want to do. It helps refocus attention to the priorities. Sometimes you or your partner may just need time to release emotions from a bad day, instead of bringing it home with them. Learning to respect and notice when your partner needs some individual time shows that you are committed to not only your relationship, but their long-term happiness as well.

Love your partner.
Love is obviously a crucial element in a successful long-term relationship. But having love isn’t enough. You need to be in love. The phrase “love is a verb, not a noun” certainly applies here. Don’t hesitate to write that quick love note, give that deep kiss, sit next to each other at a restaurant or hold hands in public. The little things go a long way towards establishing a deep, intimate connection with your partner. As simple as it sounds, this action is probably the most commonly overlooked and ignored.

If you don’t try how will you know?

Remember how precious your loved one is. You never know if today is the last day you’ll see them. Don’t do something you’d regret if you never got a chance to see them again to make amends.

Being romantic means something different to everyone. To me it means being high spirited, completely carefree in love and willing to take the risk of truly loving someone with all your heart. Meaning: don’t let embarrassment or shyness get in the way of showing your affection!

Hope is the motto for a romantic. Even if things don’t work out perfectly today, who says it won’t when the time is right? Don’t give up without a worthy fight!

Love the one you’re with. Why compromise what could possibly be a great relationship by not focusing on who you’re with now. If you’re not happy with it, leave. Otherwise, give your partner 100%. You’ll find your attention will not go unreturned!

“Within our dreams and aspirations we find our opportunities.” -Sue Atchley Ebaugh

What is the ideal relationship to you? Write it down as specifically as you can. Decide to make your relationship as close to this model as possible. Whenever you feel the relationship falling, pull out that paper and remind yourself what you need to do to get it to your ideal state.

Remember, you are your own best counsel. Practice doing what you know is best for you today. By second guessing yourself, you’re making yourself your own worst enemy.

Be the best you can be. If you don’t think you’re good at something, practice until you are! If this involves the subject of romance, learn as much as you can about being romantic and then DO those things! There is no excuse for not knowing OR doing!

Ponder the words of Torquato Tasso, “Any time not spent in love is wasted.”

“People tend to question when you start something and worry about the ending; they forget that its the middle that counts the most.” -JJ

Know who you are. Take the time to write down who you are and what you like. Don’t write down what you’d like to be or who you think other people want you to be… only who you actually are. I think that in today’s world a lot of people forget to just be themselves and be okay with it. So, today be okay with who you are!

Enjoy life! For one day, smile wherever you go. Pick flowers on the roadside. Instead of arguing, kiss and make up. Do something spontaneous. What’s the point of working so hard if you don’t take at least a few minutes to really enjoy it?

Sometimes… a heart can not afford to be… just friends!

Be there for your love, emotionally and physically (if possible). The comfort and bond you feel with someone you know is just there for you, can not be matched. So, leave a note or take a few moments out of your day to let your sweetheart or other loved one know that you are there for them.

“Love is like evergreens; they go through the roughest times but never fade.” -Words of Wisdom

Love isn’t a one way street. It is something that needs to be maintained. If you find yourself falling out of love it’s not because it doesn’t exist between you anymore. It is because it isn’t being created anymore. Make the time to follow the definition of romance. Make your partner feel loved!

“How long does youth last? So long as we are loved.” -from the The Golden Book of Countess Diana

Sometimes we forget how valuable our significant other is. We get caught up in our day to day lives and our relationships end up suffering. Make some time to let your partner know how much you appreciate them being in your life. Even if it’s just a quick note!

“To handle yourself, use your head; to handle others, use your heart.” Remember, before you react to any situation think with your heart first. Really try to understand the motivation behind the other person’s behavior. More often than not, there is some other situation you are unaware of that has prompted an attack. Try this tip and watch how upsets in your daily life decrease!

“Love cannot grow without passion.” -Greek Proverb

“It takes two to make a marriage a success and only one a failure.” -Herbert Louis Samuel

n respect to the seriousness of marriage, one should not enter into the decision to live together lightly. Since most people’s ultimate goal is to become married, living together should only be a precursor to that event, and should only be entered into when both people have that as the ultimate goal.

While living together definitely has its advantages, it can become a crutch to your relationship as well. Taking the time to go over what each other expects from the other before you make these arrangements will go a long way to helping you create the long-term future you desire. And, in the unfortunate event of a break up, you will have some sort of agreement to fall back on.

Answer the following questions together to help you come to a predetermined agreement about the way things should be handled.

* Who will pay the bills? Discuss what arrangements you want to make regarding the bills. Will you both split the bills? If so, who will be the one responsible for ACTUALLY paying the bills. If one partner is paying the majority or all of the bills, what will the other partner do to have an equal exchange?

* How will you divide the household responsibilities? Will only one person be responsible for cleaning up? Who will handle the food preparation? What is your idea of a clean home? What is your partner’s? Who will do laundry? Will you both be responsible for your own mess?

* How will you handle private time? One factor in living together to consider is that your privacy will be severely limited. What kind of agreement will you make regarding needing time alone? Will girls or guys nights out be a problem? Will you spend one day a week on your own?

* What pet peeves really, really, really bother you? You might as well get these out now, BEFORE you move in! Agree on a compromise or solution to handling these.

* How long do you plan to live together before deciding if marriage is right for you? The purpose here is marriage, so having some general decide or cut your loses deadline will avoid wasted years and keep the ultimate goal in target.

* What will happen if you split up? Couples tend to make major purchases together. If you split up, how will those things be handled? Who will keep the apartment or house? How will you handle pets, if you have any? How will you handle any bills you are both responsible for?

SAFETY TIP!
Make an agreement up that will include the following things:
– What bills you are both responsible for. List each one, and add new ones as they come. Trust me you do not want to be stuck in a bad break up and be held responsible for all the remaining bills! Keep all records of payment.
– What items belong to whom? Avoid any unnecessary problems by keeping track of what belongs to whom. Keep all receipts.

In the beginning of the month, my ex had been asking me what I wanted for my birthday. I told him it’s not necessary for an ex to give a present since he is an ex and presents are only for best friends and boyfriends. But, if he really felt that it was necessary to give me something, I gave him some suggestions. I was then surprised that he never even called to wish me a happy birthday. He was showing so much interest before and I really wanted to continue to see whether we could start something again. Now I’m just puzzled. I never called to ask him why he forgot, when we’ve never forgotten each other’s birthday before. Should I assume that he’s not interested in keeping even our friendship going, let alone explore the possibility of starting over again? I really miss him. -Confused About Ex Relations

If you wanted to explore the possibility of reuniting, you shouldn’t have told him not to get you a present. I certainly wouldn’t have put it the way you did. Basically, you just told him he wasn’t important enough anymore to buy you something. I couldn’t tell you whether he isn’t interested in being friends or not. The only way to know is to ask. Let him know you realized that what you said before about the birthday present probably came out wrong. You just wanted to make sure he didn’t feel obligated to buy you something. If you want to renew the friendship, go and do some things together. Or, give him a call once in a while just to talk about things. Do not under any circumstances give in to playing games to see what he’s thinking. You’ll just turn him off and lose the friendship, let alone any chance of reconciliation.

Need an idea for the perfect romantic night? Why not try a bath for two? Celebrate a special occasion, a welcome-home or plan this encounter “just because” they deserve it. To make your special evening perfect, use this top 10 list as your guide to romantic bathing bliss.

1. Clean Environment
Nothing ruins the mood for romance like a dirty room. Make sure your romantic encounter lives up to its full potential by including a thorough cleaning.

2. Rose Petals
One of the most common symbols for romance, the rose is not only a beautiful addition to your bath water and/or bath area it is delightfully fragrant as well.

3. Bubble Bath
Bubble bath comes in so many varieties it can be hard to choose the right one. If you know your partner has a special favorite, use that one. If not, try something a little creative like bubble bath in a champagne bottle.

4. Mood Music
Initiate a romantic environment with a little calm and relaxing mood music. Many stores offer nature or mood themed music. Pick out a CD that will help you create the exact mood you desire.

5. Candlelight
Restore that healthy glow with a liberal sprinkling of candlelight. Tea lights are easy to use, make little mess and are easy to throw away once cooled. Don’t place candles where you may splash water on them.

6. Bath Loofah or Accessories
Why not give each other the ultimate bath and spa experience with a little skin pampering? Pick up a basket of spa items at your local bath and body or drug store.

7. Champagne
Celebrate your time together with a romantic toast. Use this couple time to renew promises or vows with each other. Or, just revel in actually having couple time.

8. Warm, Fluffy Towels
Take cover with towels just out of the dryer. Take turns drying each other off for a more intimate experience.

9. Mood Inviting Bath Soak
Bath soaks are usually a blend of ingredients you add to your bath water to create a desired effect, such as a sore muscle soak, stress-easing soak or relaxation soak. Most bath and body and drug stores carry bath soak products.

10. Privacy
A romantic moment is easily ruined with unwanted disruptions. Arrange your water play encounter at a time when you can be together alone. A great way to do this and create the perfect memorable night is staying at hotel with a spa or Jacuzzi tub in your room.

My husband and I have been married for four years; however, we have been separated for the past year. Approximately six months ago we decided we wanted to make things work between us because we do love each other and we want our kids to be happy. Things have been going smoothly for a while until the past month. This past month my husband has gone from acting like he loves me and cares for me to acting like I do not exist. We don’t talk anymore unless it is about the children and he thinks it is perfectly normal to sit in a room with me for endless hours without touching me or speaking to me. When I mention how this makes me feel, he tells me I am too emotional and I’m always making too much out of nothing. As a matter of fact he told me today I was too hateful and he hated having to deal with me. I am at the point where I can not keep going through this emotional roller coaster anymore. What should I do? -Is There Anything Left?

One of the key ingredients of a successful relationship is respect. Right now your relationship seems to be severely lacking in it. Something has obviously happened to change your husband’s opinion of you. If you are serious about repairing the relationship you need to determine where the change stemmed from.

It’s easy to get into the pattern of blaming the other person or their habits for problems in a relationship. But, let’s face it; the things he said probably hold enough truth for you to start looking inward at what’s wrong. Do a little soul-searching and see if you aren’t causing the problems instead of removing them. Are you expecting an “idealistic” relationship? Are you actually communicating what is wrong instead of blaming him for not doing something? Have you gone without attention for so long that even the slightest bit of “non-attention” feels wrong? You both have a past that, considering your year separation, is probably littered with unpleasant moments. Are you living your relationship at its current status or based on things that have happened in the past?

Honestly, I’m not sure this medium of advice giving can help you repair your relationship to the level it should be. If there is real love left, seek a guidance or church counselor to help you get past your issues and back to what’s important. I would also take seriously what your husband has said about your negativity and really see if there is some truth to what he’s saying. It is possible that your past years of unhappiness have left an image of nagging and negative emotions. Your roller coaster emotions may be self-inflicted.

My boyfriend threw me out after almost 3 years of our relationship. I have suspected of him cheating on me with some woman from work for over 6 months. I was right. A month after I move out, he moved in with her into her house. She kept taunting me with messages of them and their “new” life together on her homepage. Then about 2 weeks ago, my ex emails me telling me that he’s sorry for everything, and that everything was his fault. He’s told me that he has been really sick lately, and has been going for all kinds of tests to find out the problem. (he does have health issues), and then tells me that “things are not what I think between him and Sue”. I think he’s lying, but I’m not sure. He was so mean to me when we broke up. Now he’s being nice as pie. And I do think that he wants to jump ship now and come back to me. But he has told sooo many lies that I don’t know what to believe with him. He has even told me to call him at her house. But I won’t. So what should I do if he really wants to come back to me? I still love him. -His Cheating Heart

There are certain things you can never go back to. I would say this is one of them. Even if he regrets his behavior, there was a line crossed that should never be crossed, and I’m not talking about the affair. The fact that he lied and treated you badly to cover up the lie is the real issue. Certain character flaws can be overlooked and improved on. This one, if you’re being completely honest, isn’t one of those flaws. If you decide to get back together you’re always going to be left wondering, what if he finds someone else? What is he going to do if he’s unhappy? Instead of talking about it, he’s going to jump ship like he’s already done, and he’s trying to do again. He has serious communication problems and frankly, you don’t want to be in a relationship with those types of problems. So, in answer to your question, if he wants to get back together you have to look at whether or not you’re willing to have the type of relationship he’s offering. Love isn’t always enough. You need to have enough love to be willing to communicate about anything and everything; not run and then regret it.

Dinner On The Rocks
I had a big massive fight with my babe and I had to even things out. So I asked her out for dinner. I took her a sea shore and there on the rocks at night I had laid out a table for two with candlelight and wine. I had a guy from the local hotel nearby make a delicious meal right in front of us and I had a local musician play a violin for us. It was the best occasion in our lives cause we made up and are living happily ever after. -Jango

Giving Him Your Heart
After I caused a huge fight with my boyfriend I swallowed my pride had to prove to him how much he meant to me. I bought a single white rose and took it to his apartment. I gave it to him, telling him a white rose meant “I want to deserve you”, He softened up a little and we started talking. Halfway into the conversation I took the rose from him and started peeling off the petals, one by one. After I had taken off all the petals I gave it back to him telling him that the center of the rose was the most beautiful part because it meant I was giving him my heart. He still has both the petals and the stem… I still have him. -Anonymous

Making Amends
My boyfriend and I had both had long days at work and were being very snappy with each other over something or other. I decided to take a bubble bath and relax, hoping we would both have time to get over it. I settled into the bath, when I heard a strange scratching sound. I looked around, and suddenly, out from behind the faucet knob comes a piece of paper. I pulled it out , and realized he had unscrewed the thing from inside our closet, which backs onto the bathroom. The note said, “I love you. I’m sorry I’m taking my bad day out on you. If you forgive me, knock once, if you don’t, knock twice”. I knocked once of course, and he came racing into the bathroom, and jumped into the tub… with all his clothes on. -Tommy’s Girl

Making Up
The last time my fiancé and I had a spat, I took 2 bags of Hershey’s kisses and scattered them all over the floor of our bedroom. When he entered the room after work that day, he found a card from me, telling him that I was sorry, and that I was “Kissing” the ground he walked on. He loved it so much that he took a photo of the kisses on the floor! -Cathy Dalton

Melt my heart
Once, during a little spat between my boyfriend & I, I decided it was time to swallow my pride, & try anything possible to smooth things over. I went to the store & bought a heart-shaped cake pan. I filled it with water that i had colored red with food coloring, & I also added little heart confetti in the water & froze the heart. I took a box & decorated it with red wrapping paper. Then cut out a bunch of paper hearts & glued them all over the box… inside & out. On each heart, i wrote down a love quote or a special little message to him. I also cut out things from magazines…little sayings that described our relationship & how I feel about him. I then placed the frozen heart in the box, covered it with tissue paper, put a love letter on top, & a little wooden heart I had bought at a craft store that i painted red & wrote: ‘you are the only one that can melt my heart’ on it. I then had a friend, dressed up as a delivery guy, rush it over to his house. He loved it… it definitely smoothed things over! He still has the wooden heart hanging on his wall, 3 years later… -Nikki

Peace offerings
It was our anniversary, and the week was full of tasks to finish for our graduation requirements. It completely slipped my mind. She got mad at me. The next day, I woke up very early to buy 42 flowers. Then I went to school very early and scattered 21 of the flowers all over her chair. I placed a note saying “I’m sorry I forgot about yesterday, but I’ll never regret loving you.” Then I went in to the room, and there I was, holding the 21 flowers, and looking at her yearning, then she ran to me and hugged me hard. -Anonymous

Repairing Love
One time, after a huge blow out fight with the love of my life (that was mainly my fault) I got so upset and ripped up tons of letters, drawings, all this stuff I had made for him. He was miserable that I had done that to our stuff and so was I. That night, I stayed up the entire night and put together every letter and every card and picture I had written him and printed it out on laminated (extra unrippable) paper. I taped them all over the bedroom wall and above it made a huge cutout butterfly with a bubble that said “Bon Giorno Prince” (like in Life is Beautiful) then he was all curled up in bed and I ran out to the store in the middle of the night and put a single rose next to his head. Needless to say, I was so exhausted from my night I fell asleep. The next morning he was so happy he “tried” to make me breakfast in bed. -Jessica

River Dance
One of my best friends sits by me everyday. He always tells me about what he does with his girlfriend. He told me that they had been in a fight one day, and she was ready to break up with him. He hasn’t ever showed much affection to a lot of people, but to her he does. He would do anything for her. He told me that he drove out to the river, and made her get out. He is a country fan, but for this occasion, he played a little more romantic song. He got out, and walked up to her, and asked her to dance. In the middle of the night, just those two, a river, song, and the headlights. I never knew he could be so sweet. I know that love with her will last forever, and I always love to hear all the romantic ideas he has. -Anonymous

Sentimental Surprises
I was having a bad day, and a person that I use to date, but is now a close friend caught me at the wrong time and unfortunately experienced my bad attitude. But since he is the most wonderful guy in the world, instead of taking it personal, he went out of his way to drive to my house, decorate it with balloons, leave me roses on the porch, and post little signs on the windows that said things such as, “I love you, even on your bad days”, “You are the light of my life, today let me be the light of yours.” I cried. The thought was just so special. -Anonymous

Taking the time
Well, I personally thought this was a good one, and my girlfriend did too apparently, because she told a lot of others about it. Anyhow, we had gone to a dance one night, and the dance got cut short. She was upset, so I took her back to her house, turned on the fireplace, and asked her if she would like to dance to the last slow song of the evening. Not only did she think it was sooooooooo sweet, but I have a few friends that have heard about it, and they are now calling me THA MAN.

Making your partner feel loved is usually a high priority for most couples. However, it can get a little redundant writing love notes or sending cards or flowers. Sometimes you just want to express your devotion in a quick, yet unique way. The following idea will help you do just that! In fact, after you’ve made your quick gift, you’ll find some creative romantic ways to give it to your partner as well.

What you’ll need:

* Rocks (find them outside or purchase them from a discount or craft store)
* Paint Pens or a Permanent Marker like a Sharpie (various colors if you want to get really creative)

Directions:

If you’ve found your rocks outside, take a few moments to clean them and let them fully dry. Once they are dry use your paint pens to write little messages on them. Or write single words of inspiration such as love, romance, amour, etc. Let the messages dry and use one of the ideas below for presenting the gift to your partner.

Creative Touches:

Make a Scavenger Hunt
Decide on a sentence you want to write. For example, “I will always love you.” On each rock write one word of the sentence. Leave the first rock of the sentence where they will find it with a clue to find the next one. Continue with this pattern until they find that last rock. You could have it lead them to a romantic picnic dinner in the backyard or to a romantic rendezvous with you in the bedroom.

Office Paperweight
This presentation is especially great if they’ve just been promoted or are starting out on a new venture on their own. Write a saying or word that you want to them to see everyday. Wrap it in tissue paper and put it in a box. On top of the rock write a little note saying why you are giving them the gift.

Romantic Room Décor
If you get rocks that match your or your partner’s home décor you can make a classy daily reminder of your affection. Choose a sentence you want to write. For example, “You will always have my heart.” On each rock write one word of the sentence. Make sure you write them in a place where, when the rocks are set down in order, they can actually read the entire sentence without having to move a rock to view it. When they aren’t home lay out your message for them to see.

Love Wishes
For a fun way to stay romantic, use small rocks that can be put in a bowl or jar. On each one write a love wish either partner can grant. Such as, kiss, hug, tickle, talk, date, romance, share, whisper, dream, etc. Each word should stand for an action you each agree to complete. For example, if your partner pulled out the kiss rock you’d both share a kiss. If one of you pulled out the talk rock, you would both share a few minutes talking about your day.

Showing your feelings has never been easier since the advent of the text message. Anytime or anywhere you can instantly shoot off a message across the globe to the one you love, letting them know they are on your mind. Unfortunately, it isn’t always easy coming up with witty romantic words of love. So, to help ease your burden, we’ve come up with a whole host of romantic messages that will set your love’s heart atwitter with delight. If you have a great message that isn’t included here, let us know and we’ll include it in our list! Happy Texting!

* Let these words not only touch your eyes, let them travel through your soul, and let them rest in your heart as you rest in mine…I love you.

* You’re still the one…

* Words alone will never be able to express the depth of my love for you.

* In case you didn’t know, I’ll be loving you always and forever!!

* Just when I thought it couldn’t get better, you prove me wrong! I love you!

* Falling in love with you was the easiest thing I’ve done in my life.

* Hand in hand and heart to heart my love for you shall never part.

* Even though we are apart, my love you will never part.

* I’ll love the sun for days, the moon for nights, and YOU for forever.

* Loving you makes my heart explode with happiness.

* Rains fall, winds blow, the sun shines… it all comes naturally, just like loving you.

* Simply said… I love you…

* Being with you is like having every single one of my wishes come true.

* Loving you has been the best thing to ever happen to me!

* Just had to let you know… you’re the best! I love you!

* There is no long distance about love; it always finds a way to bring hearts together, no matter how many miles are between them.

* You are the sun in my day, the wind in my sky, the waves in my ocean, and the beat in my heart.

* I wish I was there to hold you tight instead of just send this loving, “Good Night.”

* Thank you for being the one who calms all my inner fears.

* Your love is all I’ll ever need.

I’ve been with my boyfriend for more than two years. About two months ago he decided to move to another country because of a better job opportunity. This was very much unexpected for me. I knew that he wasn’t very happy with his job here, but he didn’t really try to find anything else closer to home. Instead he moved away when an easy opportunity came up. He also knew that I hated the city he was going to live in. Now I am really confused, and don’t know what is going to happen, since he doesn’t know how long he is going to stay there. I miss him terribly, and though he always said that he is very happy with me and the only reason he is moving is because of his career, I feel that he should have done more for us to stay together. Of course, I am very supportive of his dreams and professional progress, but I always believed that we can do that together, by each other’s side. I don’t understand why he didn’t try harder to find something here, and be with me at the same time. As things stand, I have started to think about moving there as well, though there are not many jobs that I’d like to do there. Should I be the one to make the sacrifices when he is clearly not ready to make any? Is it right to move if I can’t be sure about his feelings after I saw how he put our relationship in a second place?
–He Moved Without Asking

I think you have to look at your long-term goals as a couple. You’ve been dating for two years now. Are either of you considering marriage, or making your relationship more permanent? It seems like you are both missing the communication that a more involved couple would share.

Even though he may have chosen to take the job anyway, if you were in a more serious relationship with him, I would like to think he would have talked with you about it first. I’m not saying that he doesn’t value your relationship or that he put it second, but I certainly feel like some communication was missed and that, more than anything, is what has you upset. It’s like he made this major life decision without any regard to your feelings about it.

For that reason, I might also be a little hesitant about moving to his city. Before making that type of major decision I would certainly gauge how serious this relationship is and what potential is has for a more committed future. If he isn’t on the same page as you after two plus years, this might be his way of giving the relationship the distance it needs to fade out.

My best advice would be to handle your upset about him moving and find out what future plans he has for you both. I think once you have that information, the decision you need to make will be much clearer for you.

I’ve been chasing this girl for three years and now that I have her it’s great. I fell in love with her and she fell in love with me. We’ve had our share of problems. She says I’ve changed, but I don’t know how. I just want to make her feel safe, even though she says she’s fine. I know that there’s something bothering her, but she won’t tell me. She says that I’m not the guy she fell in love with. She said at the start we talked about anything and everything, and now we mostly talk about sex. I find that it’s hard to stop, but we decided to take it slow. So, the question is…How can I get back to that person I was? We’ve been going out for 8 months. I love her so much and want be the best for her. Can you help please? -Losing Her Quickly

Every relationship has plateau stages where the initial interests seem to have worn off. It is at these stages when most couples tend to self-evaluate the relationship. In this case, she says the problem is the pressure of sex. She may be feeling as if all the focus is on a sexual relationship, and not a romantic one. There needs to be an equal balance, and women in particular need to know they are wanted for more than just a means to an end. My advice would be to take some extra measures to woo her. Have you gone out on dates like you used to? Have you made out without going all the way? Communicate to her through your actions that you want this to work.

I have been dating this guy for about two months now and I would like to take things to the next level with him. However, he has expressed to me that he is not looking for a relationship, but enjoys the time that we spend together and does not want that to end. He also says that it is possible that we could become more committed in the future. But, I feel like the more time we spend together, the more attached I become. I enjoy the time that we spend together as well and would like for it to continue. We have a good time together and seem to have a good connection, but things aren’t going that way. Should I stick around and continue to enjoy the good times or just move on?
–Unlucky In Love

When you’re looking for someone to become serious with, you need to devote all your attention to the task. If you’ve got someone who you enjoy being with, but is taking you away from your main goal, it’s a distraction. I would approach your situation in a casual way. Continue to go out on dates with him, maybe once or twice a month. In the meantime, start looking for someone else who has the same long-term goals as you do. If he changes his mind, great! If not, you’ll still get to enjoy the time with him, and hopefully develop a great friendship you can maintain long-term.

I am 27 and in love with two guys. One is a few years older than I am and is basically at the same stage in life as I am. He, however, is my ex-boyfriend. We broke up because he cheated. He claims to have changed his ways, but I am still not convinced. The other guy is a few years younger than I am. The problem here is that he is not quite ready for the responsibility for family life, etc. as of yet. When I am with him though, I am totally happy. He has brought so much happiness to my life. As a matter of fact he was the guy that was there for me when I was trying to recover from a broken heart. I know for a fact that if he was a bit older he would definitely be my pick, but because he is younger I am confused and need some advice. Should I stick to my ex because with him I can have all the material stuff I desire and hope to find happiness with him or should I hold on to my present happiness with the younger guy and patiently wait for the other aspects of the relationship to fall into place?
–Caught Between Two

Well, my first reaction is to wonder why you feel you have only two options. I would probably avoid guy number one like the plague. Honestly, based on the facts you’ve given, it feels like an open invitation to misery. Your second pick doesn’t appear to have any obvious flaws, except that you are not in the same life stages. This could be a huge problem if that is important to you. You can’t sit and wait for someone to mature. What if they don’t? You also don’t choose a partner based on future emotional potential. That’s just playing with fate.

Since neither option really looks like an option, my best advice would be to start searching for door number three. You already know exactly what you want and do not want in a relationship. If you stick to those guidelines, your third foray at finding love should be a charm.