Nagging only makes things worse

Successful couples quickly learn that nagging makes everything worse. They discover that the best way to grow a relationship is to encourage their spouse whenever they're getting it right. Instead of endlessly moaning whenever they're getting it wrong. Better still, they realize that exactly the same technique works on their children! But somehow we humans seem to have an instinctive urge to punish: "Spare the rod spoil the child". So...

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Relax, let your face do the talking

You’ve met this really gorgeous hunk. The date’s going well, and you definitely want more. So how do you make sure he knows? You certainly can’t just tell him. But if he’s serious, his subconscious will be looking for your “green light” signals anyway. So make sure he sees them, and all will be well. But as you begin to get the hots for someone, your eyes start drifting over his body as well. And the lingering looks gradually build up....

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Change your spouse’s bad habits

It’s great being married. But maybe your husband’s also forgetful, lazy, bad tempered and stays out late. Or your wife talks far too much. A relationship can become a whole mass of irritating habits like that. Fortunately, it’s pretty easy to replace bad habits with good ones. You just reward your partner’s good behavior, and ignore everything else. Like every time she’s nearer being on time for anything, or he drives just a little...

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The flaws that get you dumped

No matter how cool you are, you still have to meet certain standards or your girlfriends will always give up on you. Like you’ll never be long term if you’re not earning, no matter how much she seems to like you. Unless you’re both full time students, she’ll want you to have your act together before she commits. So don’t even think about serious dating if you’re still living at home and have no career prospects. She’ll be watching how...

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How to get your man to open up

Get your man to open up What is it like getting your man to talk about your relationship? Not easy probably – but it’s not just you. He probably doesn’t reveal all that much to his male friends either. So even if your guy’s pretty easy going, he probably isn’t as comfortable discussing personal issues as you are. And hasn’t had nearly as much practice! So break serious conversations down into bite-sized chunks, and try not to mix facts...

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Make a first date work for you

First Date A first date – so full of hope and excitement, but all too often leading to relationships that are more trouble than they’re worth. So how do you make a first date work for you? Well first of all, don’t be too quick deciding to go out together! Because you can spot the ones who’ll eventually let you down long before you’ve finished the chat up lines. This means being on the alert from the moment you clap eyes on one another....

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