Is Your Partner Your No 1 Fan?

One of the most important goals you can strive for in business is to understand, anticipate and consistently fulfill the deepest needs of your clients. Because the more value you are able to add to your customer, the more success you will have. We call this creating a “raving fan customer,” and it’s one of […]
Love In The Digital Age

Technology has changed the way we experience love, intimacy and connection. How often do we text instead of talk, Skype instead of meet face-to-face, or use emoticons instead of actually articulating our feelings? And what impact does it have on our relationships? According to seasoned relationship counselor Gary Chapman, there are 5 basic love languages […]
Are You Close or Codependent? Know The Maths

Sharing a tight bond with your partner is a wonderful thing, especially if you spend time doing activities you both get a kick out of and are on the same page in terms of values and goals. But there is such a thing as being too closely connected to the point that it hurts you and your relationship in the long run. […]
20 things you should be doing for your wife every day

Make your wife’s day, every day, with these simple acts that will remind her of your love for her. 1. Tell her you love her You must tell her you love her more than once per day, including when you leave and when you come home. Because texting is so popular, you can even text […]
Say “I Love You” in 54 African Languages

We say “I love you” all-year round to friends, family, and significant others, but Valentine’s Day is provides an extra-special occasion. Take the opportunity to say “I Love You” in one of these languages from Africa’s 54 countries Afar – spoken in Djibouti, Eritrea, and Ethiopia: ko kicinio Afrikaans – spoken in South Africa, […]
The secret of good sex

Saying ‘I love you’ during sex is the thing that is most likely to make you and your partner feel satisfied. A study has found that talking about love whilst in bed beats foreplay and wearing sexy lingerie to ensure you have a good time. Some 75 per cent of satisfied men said ‘I love […]
25 Valentine’s Day Ideas for Couples

Is it more important to love … or to be loved? Most of us would agree with George Eliot’s words, “I like not only to be loved, but also to be told I am loved.” Valentine’s Day is the occasion when you can experience both. We asked FamilyLife Facebook friends and e-mail readers to share […]