Define Love, What is It?

Love is but an illusion. A simple "I love you" and a peck on the cheek is all it takes. Today there is a lack of true emotional connection and affection replaced by the inner desire to receive pleasure and dominate. The Bible often speaks of agape love, true love, the love where one would sacrifice him r herself in order to ensure the well being and preservation of their loved one. If love were the basis and foundation of modern relationship there would be no need for bitterness or envy. Instead the relationship would bud and eventually blossom into all of its glory. Mankind sighs at this analogy as old school, "wake up it is the 21st century!" To hold this belief is to hold that love is only relevant in relevant situations, this my friends, as we know, could not be further from the truth. Love in its pure form outlasts even the toughest struggles and battles. But man has made love relevant thus it is only as strong as one's desire to stay together. "Don't forget to wear a glove!"
I mean is that not sad, I think that a gift that is so precious and meaningful that has been reduced to so little is just down right wrong.

How to Have a Happy Life

When you first fall in love, it can feel like your entire life is in harmony. You feel totally connected to the other person and you want to spend every waking moment with him or her. You haven't yet noticed the other person's flaws and it's as if the sun rises and sets with this new love in your life. Unfortunately, this phase doesn't last. The newness eventually wears off as reality sets in. The good news is that with the right mindset and attitude, you can keep the magic in your relationship.

Things You’ll Need:
• Love
• Compassion
• Understanding
• Good Listening Skills

Step 1 - Decide that you are going to have happy relationship. Anything that you ever do will begins with a thought. Visualize yourself and your partner in a happy and healthy relationship.
Step 2 - Handle conflict in a loving way. Every couple has disagreements. The way you handle them will help determine the success of your relationship. Don't insist on being right. Instead, focus on understanding your partner's point of view and be a good listener. This will help keep your partner from becoming defensive and he or she will appreciate being heard.
Step 3 - Be responsible for your own happiness. Understand that it's not your partner's job to make you happy. In the early stages of your relationship, your partner may feel flattered to know that you depend on him or her for fulfillment, but after a while, they will feel drained and suffocated. True happiness comes from within. Be your own source of happiness and that will make your relationship much sweeter
Step 4 - Don't be consumed by jealousy. This can do serious damage to a relationship. The poet Maya Angelou once said that jealousy is like salt. In small amounts, it can add spice to a relationship but too much is unhealthy.
Step 5 - Don't take your partner for granted. Remind yourself why you fell in love with this person in the first place. Focus on your partner's positive attributes and remember that no one is perfect.

Tips & Warnings:
• Spend quality time alone with your partner.
• Compliment your partner.
• Be supportive of your partner.
• Don't dwell on previous disagreements. Let them stay in the past.
• Don't nag your partner.