Relationships, like so many other things in life, are run by natural laws.  Today’s law which is the law of reciprocity is very interesting.  Reciprocity is the inclination that one feels to repay an act or deed in a like manner. If someone is treated badly, that person is tempted to repay that bad deed with a bad attitude...

There are many laws that determine the success of relationships. These laws may apply to any personal or professional relationship. In this article I wish to share with you; the law of investment.  Everyone who invests expects a return on their investment.  There are certain principles that guide such investments.  Firstly,  you invest in someone who would bring good returns...

Every relationship goes through its own measure of trauma and stress.  Relationships are constantly in the mode of rupture and repair.  How do you keep relationships from falling apart and end the emotional revolving door? Build resilience in your relationship.  Resilience is the ability to withstand pressure and stress. Memories:  That’s one of the main areas of resilience.  It is...

It is natural for individuals to be drawn toward attractive persons.  People consciously or unconsciously use looks as one of their main deciders when entering a relationship.  Is this working for successful relationships?  I suggest to you, it is not.  I propose that the character of the person by far outweighs the value gained by the good looks of...

In recent times many relationships have gone through crisis as a result of what individuals perceive as infidelity on social media.   More and more people are uncovering inappropriate messages on cell phones that are posted or received by their partners.  This is referred to by some as emotional infidelity.  A person is considered to have committed emotional infidelity when he/she...

Not every relationship will result in wedded bliss.  Even those that get to marriage, some still fail.  However, that is not the end of the road. Life has so much more to experience, restore and enjoy. As men and women, we need to appreciate that some relationships fail. A failed relationship does not mean that you are a failure.  This...

Relationships are constantly being ruptured and repaired. You will never escape that pendulum ride. Learning how to repair the ruptures, is one of the keys to successful relationships. Relationships rupture when the connection between two people break. However, ruptures can provide opportunities to rekindle and rejuvenate stale, routine, mundane relationships. The willingness to repair ruptures is evidence that there is...