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Keeping The Romance In Your Relationship

by Ron Zvagelsky

When a couple first falls in love, romance seems to come naturally. They stay on the phone with each other until all hours of the night, can’t bear to be apart from each other, and count the seconds until they can see each other again. It is natural that this couple will secure their newly found love with a commitment. Whether it is marriage, or a union that symbolizes their dedication to each other, every couple is convinced that their relationship will be the one that is driven by fiery passion and will never run cold.

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Tips for Improving Intimacy

by Ron Zvagelsky

It is inevitable! After a certain period of time, you and your partner will encounter moments when you feel less intimate with one another. Lack of intimacy can be emotional, physical, or both. Often, these are passing phases in a relationship, but due to the stress that lack of intimacy can cause, many relationships fail to bounce back after this period. There are a number of things that can decrease the level of intimacy in a relationship. Some of these include:

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The Big C - Commitment

by Ron Zvagelsky

Many people are afraid of the big C – also known as commitment. However, without commitment many relationships are doomed for failure. Some people are so afraid of committing in a relationship that they actually have a phobia about it. Many relationships end suddenly because one partner is ready for a commitment and the other is not. Whether you are thinking about a marriage commitment or just interested in dating your partner exclusively, commitment is a big step and one that both partners need to agree upon before taking together. If one party is committed and the other is not, a troubled journey lies ahead. Here are some issues to take into consideration to help determine if you are ready for a commitment.

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Is He Cheating On Me?

by Ron Zvagelsky

Infidelity is one of the hardest things to go through in a relationship. What may even be worse then finding out that your boyfriend is cheating on you, is wondering if it is happening or not. At first, you may see signs and begin to have doubts. You may even ask if there is someone else. He empathically answers no and assures you that everything is ok, but still you continue to have your doubts. You may even feel as if you are going crazy or feel upset that you don’t trust your boyfriend. Well, before you decide to elicit the help of the “Cheaters” team, here are some things that you can look out for to help determine if in fact, he is cheating on you.

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When Friendship Turns To Love

by Ron Zvagelsky

You may have been friends for years. You shared secrets, talked about each other’s relationships, and knew you were always destined to be buddies. But now it seems something has changed. First, you notice that you can’t wait for your best friend to call. You get nervous when you are around each other, and the thought of your best friend with another love interest is invoking feelings of envy and jealousy. You ask yourself, "Is it possible? Have I actually fallen in love with my best friend?"

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Choosing The Perfect Engagement Ring

by Ron Zvagelsky

When you have found the perfect woman and you are ready to propose, you will want to make sure that you purchase the perfect engagement ring. Traditionally, many women like to pick out the ring themselves and you can use this to your advantage, especially if you are planning on surprising her with a ring.

A great idea that you can use to your benefit is to browse some quality jewelry stores with her. Chances are, you can enter the store under false pretenses, perhaps say that you want to look at gold chains. She will most likely move over to the engagement rings by herself and begin browsing. If not, you can begin looking over some jewelry close to that section. Once she takes the bait, discuss the rings with her. This way you can find out what she likes, dislikes.

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Creative Romance

by Ron Zvagelsky

Creative romance is just like it sounds - creating or making romance. Creating romance is essential to maintaining the vibrancy of your relationship. Without taking the time to work at the romantic aspect of your relationship, you run the risk of letting the flames of your love die down. However, with a few creative ideas, you can ignite those sparks and set your passion ablaze once again.

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