People who matter, don’t judge. People who judge, don’t matter – Unknown The definition of the word non-judgmental as cited in the Collins English dictionary says: ‘adjective – of, relating to or denoting an attitude, approach, etc, that is open and not incorporating a judgment one way or the other’. This is one of the top qualities to have […]
Money may not buy love, but fighting about it will bankrupt your relationship – Michelle Singletary Money can be a touchy subject in many relationships. In fact, in 2016 the Independent quoted the relationship charity, Relate’s findings, as money being the top reason that UK couples got divorced. I think that myself and DJ have […]
We cannot really love anybody with whom we never laugh — Agnes Repplier Laughter A good sense of humour is the age-old joke of a quality that one asks for when writing an advert to find a partner in the personal column of the newspaper or an online dating site nowadays. However, no matter how […]
Just imagine how different the world could be if we all spoke to everyone with respect and kindness – Holly Branson Kindness may seem like a given when talking about the key to a healthy and happy relationship, but unfortunately, we can sometimes forget to be kind to those that are closest to us. When […]
Jealousy in romance is like salt in food. A little can enhance the flavour, but too much can spoil the pleasure and, under certain circumstances, can be life-threatening – Maya Angelou I do like the above quote as I think that there should be a very small hint of jealousy in a relationship. A flicker […]
Always remember, someone’s effort is a reflection of their interest in you – unknown. Being interested in your partner and what they are interested in goes a long way in building a successful relationship. Of course, you do not have to have all of the same interests, but when your partner wants to tell you about […]
Today is life – the only life you are sure of. Make the most of today. Get interested in something. Shake yourself awake. Develop a hobby. Let the winds of enthusiasm sweep through you. Live today with gusto. – Dale Carnegie The definition of hobby is ‘an activity or interest pursued for pleasure or relaxation and […]
“If you aim for nothing, you’ll hit it every time.” – Source unknown Setting goals has always been something that is important to me as I believe that you need goals to focus your life and achieve things. I also believe that it is important to have shared goals with your partner as well as […]
“Having fun is a choice. There is enough fun for each of us. Choosing to have fun depends on you only.” – unknown Fun is an important component in any long term relationship. Of course, it can not all be fun and games when you are in a serious committed relationship, as life is not a […]
‘Anger always comes from frustrated expectations’ – Elliott Larson Be Clear I think that it is really important to be clear of your expectations of both the relationship and the actions of your partner, which means being honest with yourself as well as your partner. To start with you need to really think about what type […]