It seems that if you've been in a relationship and been dumped, you will get a lot of sympathy from others, but if you're in love with someone who doesn't love you people just don't seem to be as understanding about what you're going through. (...)

We all need energy to live and to survive. As long as you think this energy has to come from other human beings, you will get caught up in struggle. Because human energy is limited. You have to fight for it. (...)

On the surface it seems an odd idea that you could actually be anything other than who you really are. But from the time we can talk, we’re being programmed to “fit in”. We find ourselves conforming in order to please the people we love, and who love us.

No matter how you come out of the proverbial closet, there’s always that very first date that you have as publicly gay person. Whether there should be or not, there will be some differences from going out on a first date as a straight person.

Many times blind dates were set up by thoughtless people who didn’t really consider how much the potential couple may actually have in common. Admittedly, these types of blind dates CAN and usually ARE complete nightmares, but it doesn’t have to be that way.

Wanting to have a true relationship in your life may be a thought that hangs out in the back of your mind until the day that it comes completely to the forefront and you realize you’re actually READY for it to happen.

It might be cold outside but if you and your partner want to enjoy a romantic evening together you might need some help. Following are some great ways to have a fun and romantic evening without having to leave the warmth of your home or spend a small fortune:

Many people buy dating ebooks online. They also order the physical books that promise to help get that man or that woman that you want. Most of the people that author these books should be sued for false advertising. The books are very often a huge disappointment.

Nowadays, it seems that even 25 year olds may not be mature enough for a committed relationship. A bit of a trend is the amount of people that remain single simply because they want to be. If you ask someone why they’re single you'll get a variety of reasons.

Breakups that happen during the holidays can be some of the worst imaginable. This is especially true for the partner that didn’t want the breakup. In fact, they usually never see it coming so it hits them like a wall when it comes

if you rely on the actions of your partner to “make” you happy that your emotions will stay in constant turmoil. Many people depend on whether or not they’re in a relationship to decide if they’re happy. This is one of the biggest mistakes you can ever make

There are dating “guru’s” are making a lot of money with their promises, what they don't tell you is that it’s all a scam. They want you to give them your hard earned money so that they can go out and buy things while you sit at home reading their information.

While a divorce can be among the most stressful and emotionally draining experiences there are ways to deal with matters well - or badly. Here are some of the mistakes that people tend to make after they become divorced:

Most couples have arguments from time to time. Some couples even enjoy the fighting because they enjoy making up afterward but always, forgiveness is essential to the survival of the relationship.