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Attracting and maintaining a loving relationship is a major priority for many singles and couples. But why do some people have long-term intimate relationships that last for years, while others struggle with intimacy of any kind? Learn seduction techniques, obstacles to intimacy, and how to move towards a more connected relationship now.
What Is Love?
Defining true love - what is love, and what its not.
How Can I Tell If I'm In Love?
Wondering whether or not you've found true love? For some relationships it can be hard to tell, especially if you've never been in love before. Ask yourself the following questions so you'll know when its love.
Intimacy
The definition of intimacy in a dating relationship.
Is It Lust or Love Quiz
Sometimes it can be difficult to determine whether or not your relationship is built on love, or lust. If love and lust are issues in your relationship, take this love quiz and find out.
Test Your Chemistry
Wondering whether or not the two of you have chemistry? Take this quick quiz and find out.
Are You a Good Kisser? Quiz
Are you a good kisser or not? Take this relationship quiz and find out.
Will Getting Back Together With the Ex Work Out This Time?
A dating reader wonders: will getting back together with her ex work out this time?
Theories of Love
From About.com's Guide to Psychology, a review of the different scientific theories about why and how we are intimate with one another.
Words of the Masters (Taoism) - True Intimacy
Quotes from the About.com Guide to Taoism about intimacy.
How to Overcome Anxiety and Fear in Your Relationship
An in-depth review of the factors that affect intimacy and anxiety issues in a relationship, followed by suggestions on how to overcome these issues.
Intimacy with Women
It takes effort to create and open up to intimacy. Learn how to feel comfortable on a deeper level with your female partner by learning from the points mentioned here.
The Trouble with Insecurity
How low self-esteem sabotages relationships.
Cultivating Real Love
There's more to a great love affair than just romance - there's also friendship, devotion and commitment.

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