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Relationship tips for intimacy

 

Some couples believe falling in love is a passport to a relationship that will last a lifetime. The relationship tips we learn from TV and romance novels have made us believe that great relationships and lasting love happen effortlessly, yet the truth is that relationships take plenty of work.

Sometimes couples know something is off, something is seriously wrong, but they put off dealing with it until the problem becomes too big to ignore.

Take my friends, Sam and Abigail as an example. The beginning their relationship was full intimacy, laughs, touching, sharing, eye contact, lust and desire. Then their baby came and everything changed, including their sex life, especially their sex life.

Abigail says she’s just less interested in sex but desires intimacy. Sam is frustrated that Abigail doesn’t seem as interested in sex. Their biggest task now is to rebuild their sexual connection by taking little steps — touching, kissing, intimacy dates, and more dates — to reignite their sex life. Often couples fail to realize how little changes in how they interact can make big improvements in their relationships. Consider these few tips to keep your relationship healthy:

Don’t delay romance. People often postpone romantic overtures or sexy activities for special occasions such as date night or vacation. However, you shouldn’t postpone romance because you’re waiting for the “right” time. By making ‘everyday’ occasions special (such as wearing your “special” lingerie to bed or making out with your partner before your partner leaves for work), you will discover so much more pleasure and joy in your day-to-day life.
Don’t wait for your partner to fix your relationship. People often take a back seat in their relationships because they believe their partner should take the lead in fixing the relationship. “Why should I do all the work?” Although it is true that relationships are a two-way street, it’s damaging to be too comfortable simply because you want your partner to be romantic. If you want more romance, then you should be more romantic. Want more sex? Then, initiate sex more often. Your partner will see and enjoy your increased interest, and he will likely respond in turn.
Ask for what you want. You also need to be more upfront when telling your partner what you want. Women, in particular, are guilty of, not speaking up, as we assume our partners should be know what we want
Think small picture. When people want to improve their relationships, they tend only to look at the big picture, and they become overwhelmed. Instead, think small picture, such as: What can I do today to improve my relationship? What is one thing I can do today to show my partner how much I love him?
Daily appreciations. Couples tend to share negative feedback with one another more easily, but they don’t spend as much effort sharing positive feedback. Fix this quickly by giving your partner three daily appreciations.

Driver rescued from car hanging from power lines (photos)

A 56-year-old woman in Tennessee somehow managed to get her car trapped in power cables when she ran up a utility pole and became caught. She was left hanging at least 7ft above ground. Fire service chief, Jeff Rollins said:

“We had to call the power company and got them there [sic] because the pole that she was hanging from was connected to a high-voltage power line. I’ve been doing this for 38 years, and I’ve never seen this before."

Police say drugs, alcohol or medical issues weren't involved

See dizzy shots of models posed atop some of NYC's tallest buildings

Japanese photographer, Mar Shirasuna shot these dizzy pictures of models dressed in next to nothing, striking poses at vertiginous heights as part of a series called Beauty and NYC. Three years and 150 rooftops have helped him perfect his art. More photos after the cut.

Obafemi Martins shares adorable photo of his son

Shanghai Shenhua striker Obafemi Martins shared a picture of his stylish son on his Instagram page with the caption 'Che figo'. Cute boy!

Cranium one launches it's premium coworking space for SME's (photos)

Cranium One "connect collaborate create" is the latest shared office space to birth in Lagos. They recently celebrated the official launch of their coworking space last week Friday at their plush site in Victoria Island.

The founder, Olaotan Towry-Coker had this to say, ‘we're happy to provide affordable, yet premium office space to the thousands of entrepreneurs and early-stage businesses in need of a professional and welcoming work environment.’

Cranium One is a modern and professional work space that comes at an affordable cost. Located in the heart of Lagos - Victoria Island, this exquisitely furnished, premium space provides a combination of ergonomic design, thoughtfully crafted spacing, well-planned community management and capacity building.

Cranium One provides a broad range of interactive learning classes that cover topics such as branding, creative thinking, project management and marketing so individuals can develop skills that give their work and play new energy.

Members of Cranium One will get more than just desk space, they will also benefit from an engaging environment, shared skills and resources, increased motivation, an expanded network of professional contacts, and sense of community.

Some of the Cranium One features include (but not limited to) - funky and functional open and closed working spaces, high-end private offices, fixed desks, hot desks, high speed Wi-Fi, capacity building workshops and seminars amongst many.

Cranium One creates an environment that fosters innovation and ideation.

For more information,
visit www.cranium-one.com or email us at info@cranium-one.com.
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