http://www.amazingdatingtips.com/relationship/n27.html Love and relationships are supposed to follow their own paths, but love and relationships require some work and maintenance. en-us Fri, 18 Nov 2005 16:43:56 EST Fri, 18 Nov 2005 16:43:56 EST Weblog Editor 2.0 Love and relationships are two of the most rewarding aspects of this life. At least they can be. But they can also be painful and difficult , especially when things turn bad, as they are sometimes apt to do. Hopefully we all learn something from our past relationships or those of others. What went wrong and what went right and how we can make changes in the future. Of course every relationship is different and cannot be compared to others, but that doesn't mean that we cannot learn a few things along the way and apply it to our lives in general. Love and relationships need to be maintained One of the biggest complaints people have about their own love and relationships is that, usually after some time has passed, is that they start to feel like they do not exist as they once did, that they are not appreciated, or even unloved. Feelings like this are common when one has been involved in love and relationships for a few years. Things change and a lot of the initial excitement dissipates and sometimes even disappears completely. When two people begin having feelings like these about love and relationships it is never a good thing and often starts to produce other, more negative feelings which can end in building a deep wedge between two people that should be very close. The most important thing to remember is that no matter what, love and relationships need to be maintained. There needs to be constant reminders of why the two of you are still together and what brought you together to begin with. Men and women need to know that they are loved and appreciated, that they are still attractive to their mate, and that they are glad to have the other person as a life partner. Of course we all love to receive special gifts or go out for romantic dinners, but these are not the only ways to express love, attraction, and respect. A little touch as you pass by your partner, or a glance across the room while at a function, even a smile and a hug when you finally see each other again at the the end of the day can work wonders and make your partners day. Let your partner know how much you appreciate all thy do and that they are still your number one. Fri, 18 Nov 2005 16:43:56 EST