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ONLINE LOVE ADVICE FOR COUPLES
Every couple wants to know how to make a relationship last. There's no magic trick but obviously there are some things that can be done and should in order to maintain the harmony within. Couples go through various phases and both partners must adapt to keep the relationship strong. Is it still possible to love each other until death do us part ? Of course it is, but it's not a necessary belief in order to have a happy couple.
For some people, the toughest part is to let go of the initial passion stage of the couple. You know the stage where you have butterflies just thinking about the other and you are anxiously anticipating evenings together way ahead of time. That particular stage stimulates the endorphins of the brain which give an overwhelming sensation of excitement and joy. It feels just like a ''pleasure drug'' while it lasts but when it fades out, it leaves many couples wondering what happened to their relationship. It's just a passionate stage and you must accept that the effect doesn't stay as strong through time !
The next phase is critical as it establishes each partner's role within the couple, we'll call it the building blocks ! Love advice continued.....
This stage will show you if there is every day chemistry, but most importantly if you complete each other in your own little way. The most successful couples are the ones that keep it simple between them. If you don't have too many expectations, you shouldn't have too many disappointments either ! You should both separately make a list of what you consider your essential needs. Focus on reasonable needs that are out of your control, such as : Expecting your partner to stay physically faithful; expecting your partner to understand your need for solitary time, etc.. Just make sure your partner accepts and respects those particular needs.
What's the biggest trap couples fall into besides routine ?
We often find that at least one of the partners somehow loses part of his or her personal identity. It's like the person litterally becomes part of the other and slowly loses track of his or her own personal opinions. Needless to say you don't want to fall into that trap. Love advice continued...