Archive for April, 2009

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Some people believe to “love someone freely without reservations” means giving up on their own needs and desires completely. This is a common problem with couples whether they’re still in that newlywed stage of romance or have been together for decades.

It is true that relationship needs are important but remember that each individual will have some needs that are important to them that simply cannot be met by a partner. Everyone wants to contribute to the needs of the relationship but often time people totally loose themselves. It is very important that you do not lose yourself in your relationship. Maintaining your individuality will help you to contribute more to your partner and to your relationship.

Here are some ways you can nurture yourself so that you’re able to give the best to your lover and contribute to the relationship needs.

1. Spend quiet time alone in meditation or enjoying a good book without any interruptions. You would have relaxed your mind and body and possible learn some talking points for when you see your partner again. In working on you, you have improved yourself as well as made yourself appear more desirable to your partner.

2. Watch a movie! What about the one you have been dying to see but your partner was not too crazy about? Don’t deny yourself the things that you enjoy simply because someone else does not find them interesting or enjoyable. Maintaining a certain degree of independence is very appealing to some people. Your partner could be one of those people.

3. Visit your family and friends. Spending time with your family can help you keep a relationship strong. We often alienate our families and friends in favor of a new love interest. Let your family and friends know you are still the same fun person they know and love.

4. Recreational time or your favorite hobby. If you’re a golfer and your partner isn’t, there’s no reason you shouldn’t take a day and hit the links. Take in a friendly game with friends or just play a round by yourself. If you like to sew, spend a day doing that. Just because your partner finds some of the things you enjoy unappealing to them doesn’t mean you can’t continue to enjoy these things.

5. Enjoy a day at the spa. Pamper yourself with a bubble bath, hot tub, whirlpool or massage. This will make you feel good and may provide some side benefits to your partner as well. Wink, Wink.

Relationship needs encompasses many things and no two relationship will have the same needs. Remember to keep a balance in your contributions to the needs of your relationships while looking after your own needs. Be sure to allow or be tolerant of your partner’s pursuit of satisfying their individual needs. Doing so would benefit and contribute to the overall health of the relationship.

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Successful Relationships: 5 Tips Revealed

In today’s post we will continue our look at creating a successful relationship by revealing and discussing four additional secrets. Communication, our first secret was revealed on our “Create a successful relationship page.”

Our next secret is compromise. The ability or inability to compromise can change the course of a relationship for better or worse. Compromising can be very emotionally charged especially for the person yielding. However, it is advised that both partners check their emotions at the door. Doing so would allow them to assess the situation more logically and help with keeping the focus on what’s best for the relationship as opposed to the individual desires of both partners. A simple way to successfully negotiate compromise is by weighing the pros and cons of the situation. Each partner carefully prepares a list detailing their individual needs and wants. The list is then compared with the partners looking for middle ground.

Our next secret is honesty. It is crucial in any relationship as it is a pillar in the foundation for creating lasting relationships. Many people have varying views on many aspects of relationships but most agree that honesty as well as trust is amongst the most valuable. Honesty leads to and helps to develop a certain degree of trust that provides an unparallel sense of well being knowing that a partner can be depended on long term no matter what.

Secret # 4 is boundaries. They are highly recommended in order to sustain the health of the relationship. The boundaries we will examine have to do with maintaining your individuality with out disrupting the balance in the relationship. They are set to govern outside influences and forces which can cause undue strain on a relationship. Both partners need to feel equal in the relationship. This will happen when the couple can relate as peers showing mutual respect and support for each other. It takes a high level of maturity to support and encourage individuality with out the fear of under mining the relationship.

Our final secret for this post is Intimacy. Every relationship needs it as it could very well be the glue that holds a relationship together. Intimacy contributes to a relationship in many ways. While many focus on the sexual and physical connections of intimacy this type of intimacy alone cannot sustain a lasting relationship. A deeper level of intimacy can be obtained through emotional and spiritual connections.

Successful relationships don’t just happen. You too can create a successful relationship and have the life you desire. Visit our resource page for more helpful resources.

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Rebuilding Intimacy In Your Relationship

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You have given careful consideration to saving a relationship or getting back together. You are feeling a little out of sorts as time has passed and you and your partner are a little nervous about things this time around. After all you have been through, you certainly don’t want to make the same mistakes and cause more distance, hurt and pain.

Relax, obviously your love for each other has been tested but you both agree that saving your relationship or getting back together is the right thing to do. It is going to take a concentrated and committed effort from both partners in order to grow the relationship, heal the wounds and move forward as a strong couple. Start with the 6 tips outlined below to lay the foundation towards bridging the gap and rebuilding the intimacy you both desire.

1. Communicate with each other. Both partners need to remember that neither of you can read minds. Always let your partner know what your feelings are. Talk about your individual goals as well as your goals as a couple and how they will be achieved. This will ensure that you are both on the same page and that both of you are getting what you need from each other and the relationship.

2. Honesty.  Demand the truth from each other at all times. It is better than the mind games a lot of couples engage in. When you are open and honest there is no room for second guessing. This lessens the opportunity for misunderstanding over misinterpretations. The longer it takes to establish honesty the longer the road to happiness in your relationship will be.

3. Trust each other.  Trust much like honesty is what helps a relationship to grow into a healthy one and allows for a deeper level of commitment and intimacy. Without trust, it is only a matter of time before a relationship start to fall apart.

4. Spend time together alone. In order for a relationship to flourish plan on spending quality time with each other without friends and family. When you know your partner well enough, intimacy will come much easier when others aren’t interfering and getting in the way.

5. Romance.  Plan romantic dates together. Plan individual surprises. Short weekend trips can eliminate stress and allow you to discover new things together as well as learn new things about each other. Couples who took trips together reportedly are happier overall than those who don’t.

6. Accommodating.  You’ll need a little give and take in your relationship. If you expect your partner to participate with you when they’re not interested in the activity, then you should be willing to do something with them that you’re not interested in. Give and take is an excellent way to show support for your partner and build intimacy in your relationship.

These 6 tips should help you lay the foundation to save a relationship or for getting back together. Go here for more information and resources to assist you in your getting back together journey.

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Attracting love is one of the most sought after things human beings desire. There is an unmatched feeling of well being when we attract love that is reciprocated. What most people fail to realize is the kind of love they attract has a lot to do with how people perceive them. If you are looking to attract love it is important that you examine who and what you are offering to attract someone.

Confidence: Do You Have It?
How do you define confidence when there is such a thin line between appearing arrogant and self serving? You can appear confident by being intelligent, well read and respectful. Are you comfortable with sharing what you know and not worrying about someone replacing you because of what you have shared? Improve your confidence by taking the time to develop the areas in your life that are lacking. Self improvement books are always a good place to start.

Self Expression:
You must first be attracted to yourself if you are looking to attract love. Can you honestly say that you like the person you are? If you do, be sure to show off that person so others can be attracted to the real you. If you genuinely like yourself it will show and others will be attracted to you as well as admire you for who you are.

Are You Too Judgmental?
Accept that some of the people you attract will not be at the same place you are in the way you view things. Are you big enough to accept the varying points of view knowing that it is form these varying point of views we grow and develop? This does not mean because you attracted them to you that they are a possible mate. You have to define for yourself what is suitable for you. However, still continue to be the quality person you are as you could be helping these people in there search for quality by being a role model they can emulate. Endeavor to treat people the way you want to be treated.

What Are You Offering?
In your quest to attract love don’t overlook the fact that you will be judged partly by what you are bringing to the table. Take inventory of your accomplishments, your goals and dreams. Are they aligned with what you are looking to attract. If they aren’t do you have a plan and time frame that can be offered as a trade off? The most important thing is to be realistic.

Happiness: It Is Your Responsibility.
Are you generally a happy person? Are you looking to attract someone to make you happy? As a general rule, you have to be happy with who you are. No one is responsible for your happiness. Attracting love can only make you happier if you are already a happy person. Do not place this burden on anyone.

Give Yourself A Break:
Life is for living. Get out and live your life to the fullest. People tend to gravitate towards people who seem to have purpose and is enjoying life. You don’t have to be a social butterfly or the life of the party but you should at least be approachable. Relax, laugh at yourself a little. Attracting quality people will happen for you if you project you are a genuine quality person.

We hope you have found the preceding tips helpful. For additional help visit our resource page. Click Here

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A Place For Relationship Help And Advice

Welcome, glad you found us.  Pull up a chair or lay on our couch we have the remedy for what ever ails you.

Saving Relationship Guide Lounge

Here at Saving Relationship we spend our time researching and providing guidance to enable you to navigate your relationships in a rewarding and satisfying way.

We allow you to explore your inner most fears about yourself and how they can be a hindrance to you  experiencing a fulfilling relationship and finding lasting love.

We help by listening with out being judgmental and help to un-clutter your minds allowing you to find clarity and the ability to focus on what really matters.

Visit often as we will provide many tips and advice to help you find your true love.  If you have a true love already congratulations, now let us help you cultivate and keep it.

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