It is easy to get upset by the struggles in life. Take every event as a learning opportunity. Stay present with it. What pushes your buttons? What knocks you out of balance? The more you learn, the easier it will become to accept what is and be present.

Our guest blogger said: in my journey thus far, I have found that being willing to experience the full breadth of my own pain, reconnect to my physical body and take responsibility for my emotions, has drastically improved the quality of my life and the relationships that I have.

It is lovely to take time out on days like Valentines day to let your partner know of your love. Even better is bringing celebration into the everyday. For a relationship to stay alive and vibrant, make this kind of awareness of your partner a part of your life.

What makes a disagreement turn into an argument? Why do couples frequently have the same fight over and over and get progressively estranged from each other? What can we do to avoid these types of exchanges?

Having the kind of relationship that we describe, one devoid of conflict, distance and estrangement, requires an often radical change in viewpoint, understanding and behavior. Like all larger changes, this can be quite daunting. It may take a while to grasp this different way of relating because it hasn’t been that way in your relationships or your family.

Plenty of relationship advice says that conflict in a relationship is inevitable and healthy. We disagree on both counts. You can reframe how you deal with and understand disagreement by exploring the differences until you find what you have in common.

Our relationship is unlike any other we have been in. It encompasses a way of being together in peace and love that supports the individuality of each of us, while at the same time forging a deep bond of union. We examine what makes up this crucial difference.

Choose a word or phrase for your growth in the next year. We chose “Breathe” and “Presence.” Every breath is an exchange with the universe, and a relationship only exists in the present.

How do you plan for the future and be in the present? Phil says “Be here now except when there is something to take care of.” Maude says “Taking care of the future is something that is done in the present.” It’s not an either-or proposition.

We live in a deep state of peace, both in our relationship and within ourselves. There are specific components of this state of peace that they can be applied to all forms of relationships. We are promoting a simple and attainable idea: Spread Peace One Relationship at a Time!