What do you do when you’re in a relationship and you find out your partner is cheating or cheated? And what do you do when that same relationship is a long distance one? And what do you do if you’re really in love? For some, the answer is an easy one: I really love them, so I’ll forgive and move on. For others the answer is equally clear if different: GET OUT! For yet others, they love and wish to continue loving, but they also feel betrayed…

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Ever since I wrote How To Tell If You’re In Love, I’ve been meaning to figure out a follow up post for it. In this case, I’ve chosen some love poems that specifically state what it’s like being in love by trying to define the nature of romantic love. Poetry can be a particularly effective means for explaining what love is because of the way words are used.

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Early in my life, being the tongue tied sort, I developed a strategy of asking fun questions to get to know someone. It always happened the same way: I would meet someone new, and not knowing what I had in common with them would find myself at a loss for words. I never knew what to say. Then one day, it hit me: why not let them do the talking! And what’s the easiest way to get someone talking? Why get them to talk about themselves, of course! And you do that by asking them a question.

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Due to circumstances beyond our control, Dawne and I have been unable to enjoy our accustomed level of intimacy for the last several weeks. This kind of thing is normal in any relationship, but if mishandled, can put a considerable strain on a couple. Fortunately, we have developed some effective strategies for handling these periods in our lives, without going for each others throats.

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The sensual massage is one of the most powerful techniques you can use to enhance and strengthen you relationship. Through sensual massage you can use your hands to reach your lover’s heart, building trust and intimacy along the way.

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Effective communication is a foundational skill for any relationship’s long term health and growth. But what do you do when you and your partner aren’t speaking the same love language?

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How to tell if you’re in love is actually really simple. The problem is that things start getting so weird and your emotions so intense, that figuring out what’s going on can be rather difficult. If it happens fast, the powerful emotions that we feel can send us heading for the hills with [...]

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During the 15th through 17th centuries, a popular custom in England and France was to give a posie ring. A posie ring is a ring with a small inscription engraved upon its surface, usually given as a token of love or affection. It was not until later that custom moved the inscription to the [...]

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It may seem a little odd to you if I say that to be truly romantic, you would do well to know how to compliment anyone, not just your lover, but it’s true. The ability to compliment anyone is not just a critical romantic skill, but an important life skill as well. Giving compliments is [...]

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