Scientists announced that for a successful marriage, a bride should be five years younger than her groom, should come from the same cultural background, and be the more intelligent of the pair if couples are to have a successful marriage.
The report published in The Telegraph talks about a team from the Geneva School of Business that found that this formula. The study shows that, if adhered to, the formula would increase a couple’s chances of a long and happy marriage by 20%.
The academic study, …

Do you remember your last Father’s Day? It’s alright, neither do I. Every Mother’s Day I hear the same remarks from my dad, “Do fathers even have a day, because it sure doesn’t feel like it in this household.” While my sister and I fuss over the perfect gift for our mother, we also try to deny his accusations (unsuccessfully) at the same time.
It is no secret that such western-influenced holidays are nothing but an effective way for the card and flower companies to make …

You know how there’s the famous “12 Days of Christmas”? Well, how about the “14 Days to Valentine’s Day”?
Each February I count down the days to Valentine’s Day by sending my husband one goody each day from Feb.1st through the 14th. It’s never anything big or expensive.
At this time of year, cards, candy and trinkets are readily available at any store, but I also I try to include homemade and personalized items, too. Some things I’ve sent before are: brownies …

1.   Itchy fingers. The desire to say something — say anything — to her no matter what the time of the day. Heard a good song on YouTube? Why not forward the link? A decent line of poetry? Let’s recite it immediately.
2.   Intellectual insecurity. Never fall for someone smarter than you. All your time will be spent Googling books, the provenance of words and plot summaries of Tolstoy novels.
3.   Perpetuating the career of Celine Dion. Something has to explain the baffling sales of “My Heart Will Go On”. Sane …

For maintaining a healthy and strong relationship with your spouse try to follow the following advice from some people interviewed for the conclusion.
Compliments.
The quickest path to a man’s heart is through his ego. “The other day, my lady told me she thought I was sexy. That was so cool! I’d never heard that before and it blew me away!” says a school teacher from Karachi. An immigration consultant from Islamabad agrees: “The most romantic thing in the world is for you to be in awe of your man’s skills …

Time and again I see problems blown out of proportion and relationship dashes because of someone having too much pride to say those two little words: “I’m sorry”. I’ve never really understood people who refuse to apologize under any circumstances.
Is it because they’re too proud or because they genuinely believe they’re some kind of superhuman person who never makes mistakes? It’s beyond me why they do it. But one thing I know for certain is that their pigheadedness causes them more trouble than it …

Not every man you’ll meet is Mr. Right, you’ll meet some Mr. Wrong’s along the way. Does this sound familiar?
The Married Man
Is an explanation needed? He’s merely married for his kids and it doesn’t matter if his wife understands him or not. He’s never going to be there when you need him the most: and if he ever gets divorced, he won’t consider getting married to you.
And if you meet a guy who claims that he is single, who doesn’t give you his number, neither would he take you out …

Of all the misconceptions about love, the most powerful and pervasive is the belief that falling in love is love or at least one of the manifestations of love, -M. Scott Peck
People who are married or are in committed relationships live healthier, wealthier, and happier. So why do so many marriages end up in divorce?
The answers to these questions are plentiful, but the main reason is simple. It’s easy to “fall” in love, but very few people know how to stay in love. Even though staying in love is …

Try on for size
Friends are like shoes – and not just because both pals and the perfect pair of pumps can bring you profound joy. Friendship experts agree: Just as your favorite old sneakers aren’t perfect for every occasion, neither is every friend. It’s crucial to have a colorful assortment of friends—from comfy to professional—to match the varied parts of your life.
The work friend
This relationship is so important that it has been coined a term for it: a “workship.” Having an office pal boosts productivity, makes the day go faster, …