So many myths and misconceptions about love and romance flourish in our culture it is almost impossible to count them all! Many books and articles are written promoting these myths.
Why? Because few people actually bother to check what the research says.
The truth is .
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your relationships will sizzle if you keep in mind a few of the following truths and relationship secrets.
Five Golden Truths (And Myths Exposed): 1.
Myth: You build intimacy by following a bunch of complicated procedures.
Truth: You build genuine intimacy and improve your love life by becoming better and closer friends with your mate.
It's friendship that makes all the difference.
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Myth: The way to a happy relationship is to manage conflict in the right way, fight fair or avoid conflict altogether.
Truth: You can have conflict in a successful relationship as long as you get over your battles quickly and don't let them linger.
Forgive and forget your way to happiness! 3.
Myth: Men and women are by their nature vastly different and they think differently and want different things.
Truth: Men and women are very much alike, and there is little truth in the popular notion that men come from one place and women another.
It's an interesting idea, but one that is not based on sound research.
Both men and women want to have sustainable and lasting romantic relationships, and are far more alike than different.
To be successful with men or women you apply the same age-old formula: treat others the way you want to be treated.
It works beautifully in a marriage or intimate relationship.
Both men and women want to be loved, appreciated, respected and adored.
No one likes to be left behind, taken for granted or ignored.
Everyone likes to be a part of the decision making process and wants to be kept informed.
Neither sex likes to be cheated, lied to or deceived and misled.
Both sexes are interested in lasting relationships.
And both sexes benefit from lasting relationships.
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Myth: Sexual joy comes from doing new and exotic techniques when making love.
Truth: Joy in the bedroom often starts in another room or location.
Stop worrying about sex postures and wash the dishes, mow the lawn or straighten up the garage for your partner -- do something to lighten his/her load and he/she will have more interest in and energy for lovemaking! And they'll be more likely to want to please you if you have found various ways of pleasing them! 5.
Myth: To be a great lover, one who is popular and in demand, one must remake himself to fit some noble ideal.
Truth: Great lovers are more than accomplished in bed -- they are thoughtful and tender outside of the bedroom, and they focus on giving more than receiving .
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in all areas of their lives.
You see, it's difficult to turn it on and off.
Great lovers do not manipulate, but are honest and trustworthy.
Their word is golden.
That's why it's so difficult to be a truly great lover! Once you get past the damaging and misleading cultural myths that float around about marriage and intimate relationships, you will be ready to embrace the truth and genuinely enhance your relationships .
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and make romance sizzle.