Relationships

But sadly though, it is observed that violence exist in many relationships.

When trying to understand this, Willis explains that we come from different cultures with different mind sets so there will always be a difference in our understanding and opinions.

And when confronted with conflict, Willis advices on stepping back and letting the dust settle first.

“You both want to be correct but sometimes it is important to take a step and allow the situation cool off,” he says.

Here are a few tips:

But why should February 14 be off-limits to those who aren't in the thralls of romantic bliss?

We all have people in our lives we are fond of and value greatly. While those connections are not romantic — a thoughtful colleague, a beloved pet — nobody can deny that these relationships are equally as important and worth acknowledging.

So this Valentine's Day, let's expand our definition of love to include all of those special people in our lives.

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Having a romantic partner who is also your best friend potentially sounds perfect.

With your BFF as your romantic partner, you get the best of both worlds, someone with whom you can laugh, share your life and cuddle. When you look at seemingly happy celebrity couples like Ashton Kutcher and Mila Kunis, or Leslie Mann and Judd Apatow, not only do they appear to be in love, but they also seem to genuinely enjoy hanging out together.

Research has found 54 per cent of Australian men and 42 per cent of Australian women in heterosexual relationships are unhappy with the frequency of sex in their relationship — mostly because they're wanting more.

If you're feeling unsatisfied with the amount of sex you're having, here's what the experts recommend.

Schedule a sex date

Some people like to say that any truth is not good to say because some people are not ready to listen to the truth anyway. But however, there are lies that are totally free. What's more, they are automatic at home. To give us good consciousness, we often like to say that it was only a small lie of no consequence.

Below is a list of these lies.

1. " I love you! "To explain the use of these words, some say they want to simply get rid of someone who became too pressing to hear the magic phrase.

By middle age, choices made by couples — including those linked to diet and exercise — have a much greater impact than the lifestyle each shared with siblings and parents growing up, say researchers.