Relationship Maintenance

News: Wedding Ring Inscribed with Voice Recording

Well, here's a darling idea if there were one. Best not to consider the implications of making a low-fidelity promise of eternal love, of course. But, really, just darling: Working with a jeweller and the vinyl record manufacturer Dubstudios, I created this engagement ring for my partner Shelina. The ring has a 20 second recorded message (my proposal) etched onto it's surface and can be played back with a miniature record player.

How To: Make friends in a crowd of strangers

Striking up a conversation with a group of people you don't know can be an intimidating task. Come prepared with some interesting comments and ideas and you will be able to make new friends out of any crowd.

How To: Successfully introduce your new boyfriend to judgmental friends

You have a new boyfriend, one you really love, but you're afraid your friends won't like him. Well, introducing your boyfriend to your judgmental friends does NOT have to bet a stressful experience. You just have to approach it carefully. Follow these three simple steps to make those introductions go smoothly, by controlling the situation rather than letter your friends have all the power.

How To: Ask important questions about your relationship and figure out if it works

Determining whether a relationship you're in can last a happy lifetime isn't as easy as we'd like. There are some important questions that will help you get closer to the answer if you ask them right, and this video will teach how to use them.

How To: Ask your significant other to get an STD test

STDs are an unfortunate and inescapable part of the modern world, but broaching the subject with a romantic partner is still usually awkward and difficult. Watch this video for tips on how to ask your partner to get tested without hurting their feelings and damaging your relationship.

How To: Save your marriage through better communication

One of the first examples shown which will help save your marriage through better communication involves keeping a positive attitude. Feelings are brought up as a very important subject to bring up with your significant other to communicate proficiently. Giving your self time to plan out how you need to engage your partner is a very important aspect to communication. Always starting and ending conversations in marriage with a positive attitude is shown to always bring positive communication. ...

How To: Save your marriage by changing your own behavior

In this video from DivorceBusting1 we learn how to save your marriage by doing something different. Michele says you need to change your behavior to get new and positive responses from your spouse. If you can think of times your spouse is very stubborn, this is when you are doing more of the same and you need to change that. One example is a woman who experiences anger in her "more of the same" behavior. You could do more of the same, or you can do something different and be creative. Anythin...

How To: Save your marriage by doing the opposite of normal

In this video, we learn how to save your marriage by doing the opposite of normal. If you are married to someone, chances are you will have lots of things that are opposite of each other. To help out your marriage, you should start doing the opposite of what you normally do. This will help you match your partner so that you understand their likes better than you usually do. Do something that isn't normal and you will both be able to be committed to each other and enjoy each other better. Enjo...

News: Crazy Things Couples Do Before and After Marriage

They say all marriages are made in heaven, but so are thunder and lightning. It's so weird, it's like a license that gives a person the legal right to control their spouse/their other half.

How To: Improve your social skills

In this video, we learn how to improve your social skills. First, you should have a positive attitude and try to change how people think. You want to never tell people that they are wrong, just help guide people through life. Communicate with people and really listen to what they have to say to you. Make sure that you offer you opinion but give it with a positive attitude. People will listen to what you have to say and when you are passionate it will make then believe you more. Good social sk...

How To: Make your man propose with feng shui

In this tutorial, we learn how to make your man propose with feng shui. Having a room with the proper arrangements, it can help your man propose. Your focus room should be in the far right hand corner by the front door facing in. First of all, don't have a bed shoved up against the wall or have a drab painting on the wall either. To fix this, place a bed in the middle of the room and give it calming colors. Then, place a relaxing painting on the wall with minimal items around the room. This w...

How To: Deal with a girlfriend who tends to tell white lies

With this video, we learn how to deal with a girlfriend who tends to tell white lies. First, don't set an ultimatum with the girl, this will end up in a verbal fight and can ruin the relationship. You need to start to create a new relationship with your girlfriend so she feels more comfortable with you. You need to tell her that if she keeps lying to you then it can cause you guys to end your relationship. The average person tells 26 lies a day, even if they are just white lies. Try working w...

How To: Avoid infidelity when in a committed relationship

In this video, couples issues-expert Dr. Karen Stewart discusses how to avoid infidelity when in a committed relationship. For more information, and to learn more about how to avoid cheating on your significant other, watch this helpful video guide from the folks at Mahalo.

How To: Handle disagreements with your partner

In this video, we learn how to handle disagreements with your partner. Don't tell your partner what they want to hear and do whatever you want in the meantime. If you both aren't communicating, the anger can start to build up. Be an adult and recognize that it's okay for adults to agree to disagree. You are going to have different opinions and ways of doing things. The bottom line is that it's all about communication. You will have to come to some kind of conclusion, but you will have to supp...

How To: Know if your girlfriend wants to break up

Dan and Jenn teach us how to know if your girlfriend wants to break up in this video. If the girl is saying that she doesn't deserve you, this isn't necessarily a bad thing. She may just want to make a point that you are really good to her and she doesn't know if you are the one for her. If the woman just got out of a bad relationship, you may need to give her a lot of time and space while she is going through everything. Just talk to your girlfriend to get a feel for the relationship and the...

How To: Forget your girlfriend's past & past lovers

Dan and Jennifer talk about how to forget your girlfriend's past & past lovers in this video. You need to first remember that everyone has an ex, you should not dwell on this. Don't ask your girlfriend to regret her past experiences, she should not have to. You need to think for yourself and accept her past experience. Be happy that she told you the truth and is being completely honest with you. Don't worry about her not being a virgin, this shouldn't be anything for you to be concerned about...

How To: Deal with arguing & fighting in a relationship

In this video, we learn how to deal with arguing and fighting in a relationship. If you find yourself fighting with your partner a lot, this is leading to issues in the relationship. You both need to stop fighting and start to become adults. You need to talk about your problems and what is going wrong in your relationship. Once you start to talk about your problems, you will be able to have a better relationship where you are both more open. If you are fighting over petty things, you both nee...

How To: Deal with a mother who is ruining a relationship

In this video, we learn how to deal with a mother who is ruining a relationship. If you have a situation with a mother who is ruining your relationship, you need to stop back and talk to the mother. You need to share with the mother and let her know that you are involved with the man and that she is not the one who is married to him. You have more invested in the relationship than the mother, so make sure this mother is not taking over your life. Once you get rid of the problems, you will hav...

How To: Make up with a friend after a fight

Being best friends with someone is almost like being in a relationship, and there will be disagreements and fights along the way. This video will give you tips for mending your friendships and continuing to enjoy all the perks of having a best friend.

How To: Talk to your overweight partner about their weight gain

Being overweight puts people at risk for all sorts of nasty diseases and generally makes living a physically active life more difficult. If your partner has gained weight and you're worried about their health, watch this video for ideas on how to talk to them and help them lose weight.

How To: Make up with your boyfriend, girlfriend, or spouse after a fight

In a long relationship fights are inevitable. It's your ability as a couple to deal with them that will determine whether your relationship will work or not. This video will give you some tips for making up with your partner and getting back to the fun parts of love.

How To: Tell if a friend is really an enemy, or frenemy

Having friends is important, but sometimes friendship can blind us to obvious faults and bad intentions in people we care about. In this video you'll learn some ways that you can spot a friend cum enemy, or frenemy in the modern parlance.

How To: Apologize to your husband after a fight

Marriage isn't always easy, and there are going to be times when you irritate your husband so badly that the relationship may seem to be in jeopardy. If you want to apologize effectively but aren't sure how, this video will give you some tips on making an honest, heartfelt, effective apology that will get your marriage back on track.

How To: Stand up to a meddlesome mother in law

Meddlesome mother in laws are pretty cliche these days and a common problem made fun of in many romantic comedies. And while on the big screen the pesky, overbearing mother in law is something to laugh at, having a woman of her nature in your own, real life is ego deteriorating and detrimental to your marriage.

How To: Stop arguing about the same things over and over in a relationship

If you're in a committed long-term relationship then you're stuck with the person. You're probably thinking, "um, yeah, I already know that," but have you factored this variable into how and what you and your partner fight about?

How To: Maintain a happy relationship by having different interests

Having the same hobbies and interests is so overrated when it comes to relationship compatability. It's nice to have something in common with your significant other, but do you really want to be stuck for the rest of your life with a duplicate version of yourself? We'd get pretty bored and smothered quickly.

How To: Decide if he's the one you can spend the rest of your life with

How do you know if he's The One? Many women find themselves asking this once they've been in a long-term relationship and are considering important future steps like getting married and having kids.

How To: Get your mom to accept your black boyfriend

Interracial couples are so common these days that most of us wouldn't even blink at seeing one. But those who grew up in an older generation may have less progressive views than we do about who you should be dating. It is this generational conflict that causes some parents to disapprove of their white daughter dating an Asian or a black boyfriend.

How To: Solve problems in your new relationship caused by your ex

An ex wife or husband can sometimes be the most difficult obstacle when you're trying to start a relationship with a new boyfriend or girlfriend. Follow these dating tips to keep your past from ruining your present.

How To: Build up anticipation for a relationship during a date

If you're last relationships have been dull or need a little bit of spice, then this next tutorial should help. With this video, you'll be finding out how you can add that spice and build anticipation for a relationship with someone by following this advice. It may not work for everyone, but it doesn't hurt to try. Good luck and enjoy!

How To: Deal w/ passive aggressive behavior in a relationship

Dan and Jennifer tell us how to deal with passive aggressive behavior with relationships in this video. Being passive aggressive is not really being open with what your feelings are, this ends up ruining the relationship. This will create a growing distance between people, because they won't have a way to talk about it. To get rid of this behavior, recognize that you have a problem. Then, recognize that you are feeling angry. Own your anger and then come up with ways to talk to your partner w...

How To: Tell if your boyfriend still likes his ex-girlfriend

In this tutorial, Donna Barnes tells us how to know if your boyfriend still likes his ex. One big sign that your boyfriend is still interested in his ex-girlfriend is if he talks about her a lot. Also, if he isn't around a lot of the time and he's doing other things, he's probably not interested in you. If he compares you to his ex-girlfriend, let the relationship go, because he's probably just on the rebound and isn't looking for anything serious with you. Make sure to pay attention to how h...

How To: Impress a girl by choosing the right chocolates

In this tutorial, learn all about chocolate and how it has gone from a children's candy to an elegant, high class food.

How To: Help a friend or stranger with depression

If you know someone going through depression, this is something that shouldn't be taken lightly. Depressions can last for a long period of time and can cause an individual to question everything around them including why they should even be alive. So it's important to know what you could do to help them during this rough time. In this tutorial, you'll find out just that. So good luck and take care!

How To: Make a girl want to kiss you

Dealing with a prudish girlfriend? In this episode of Ask Dan and Jennifer, hear what advice they have to lend to someone who is hoping to make his girlfriend kiss him!

How To: Break up with your crazy girlfriend

In this how to video, you will learn how to break up with your girlfriend. First, you should make sure that problems have been building up. This is the initial part that should make you decide whether or not you want to go through with it. This includes your girlfriend nagging and complaining at you. If you are prepared to do this, the next part is the actually break up. You can approach your girlfriend in person and tell her it is over. Tell her why you are breaking up. Another method is bre...

How To: Hold her hand

Every guy's there... You're taking a stroll with a girl you like and you want to grab her hand, but find your own claming up and getting sweaty! Yes, it's a bit nerve racking doing it for the first time: hand holding that is. Luckily, your Wing Girls are here to help! Get tips on how to get to the hand holding stage with the advice of these two young dating & relationship gurus.

How To: Deal with a girlfriend who talks about her ex

Does your girlfriend go on and on about her ex? That can be frustrating for any guy trying to get a new relationship off the ground. In this video, see what love & relationship gurus Dan and Jennifer have to say to those of you in this situation.

How To: Keep your diary private

If you're serious about keeping your diary for your eyes only then you might have to take some drastic steps. There are some very clever ways to distract from, encrypt, hide, or disguise a diary if you're willing to put in the work.

How To: Get a prenup before getting married

There is a lot of stigma around prenuptial agreements but they can be a good chance to work on difficult issues as a couple and make sure you're on the same page. Prenuptial agreements don't have to be a horrible experience and can give a soon to be married couple some peace of mind.