“CELEBRATE THE BEAUTIFUL BOND OF LOVE“

Nothing says “I love you” like taking the time to learn and speak the language of the people you love. Love comes in many shapes and sizes – and expressions too. 

As Valentine’s Day draws near, the hopeless romantics among us are bubbling with giddy anticipation of the surprise they are certain they will receive on this special day, while the rest of us are filled with dread either because we are single or because there’s just too much pressure to not disappoint or be disappointed during this time.

Instead of fretting about shopping for the best gift for your significant other this Valentine’s Day, why not make it a little different by learning the different words you can use to express your affection for each other?

To mark the occasion, TranslationServices.com made a map to illustrate the many ways to say “love” all around the world. Get ready the best wine and chocolate, and turn your date into a session of laughter as you learn to say the magic word in different languages together. It’s fun and, best of all, it’s free (except the wine and chocolate).

Of course, Valentine’s Day is not just about romantic affection. So if you have friends and families scattered everywhere on the planet, use this map as a guide to express your appreciation for the loved ones in your life.

Valentine Day celebrations have begun. 

Valentine’s is the time to celebrate the unconditional love and warmth. 

The tradition of celebrating Valentine’s Day is different and unique in every country. 

Somewhere, it is celebrated by exchanging gifts while somewhere singles commemorate this day by eating black noodles. Sounds weird? 

The celebration of Valentine’s beings from 7th Feb and last to 14th Feb, that means the whole week dedicated to “LOVE”.  

Also Read: Why Do Triggers And Flashbacks Happen After Discovering An Affair?

Every country has its special meaning to celebrate Valentine’s Day, in wales, people give ‘love spoons’ to their dear ones, while in Philliphens hundreds of couples tie knots on 14th February and take vows to love their partner faithfully. 

Let’s have a look at this beautiful infographic that depicts how people around the world celebrate Valentine day.

Love can be celebrated in any form, it has no language and above all religion. 

No relationship is perfect. Every partnership comes with its share of ups and downs.

In the highs, you feel like you’re blessed with the best. In the lows, however, you often despair about how you might not be enough for your partner.

In those moments, you feel like your partner has an interest but is slipping away. Those lulls can cause serious communication breakdowns if you are too careless or egotistical to save your relationship.

If you feel like your partner is slipping away, consider implementing these 7 tips to save your relationship:

1. Keep distractions away

If you pay more attention to your partner, you can easily rekindle the spark you lost in your relationship. When you listen to your partner, you show that you truly care about what they say. This, in turn, shows how much you love your significant other.

So put down your phone and eliminate any other distractions in your environment when your partner shares their thoughts and feelings with you.

2. Shower your partner with surprises

Generosity can work wonders in your relationship. Little surprises like breakfast in bed, a small bouquet, or even a little peck on the cheek shows your partner how much you care about them.

Remember, these surprises don’t need to be expensive. A small token of the love you share works wonders in rebuilding a relationship. 

3. Share how much you appreciate your partner

Effort and appreciation go hand in hand. You probably don’t like when your significant other doesn’t notice your effort, and neither does your partner.

So, acknowledge even the small ways that your partner shows their love. You have no clue how much a little gratitude can do for your relationship.

4. Never assume anything

Assumptions are the most deadly poison to relationships. Instead of assuming how your partner feels, ask them for clarification. You will soon discover how often your assumptions are dead wrong.

If you struggle with assuming how your partner thinks or feels, consult a sexologist or a relationship coach to help you.  

5. Work on your inner-self

Many people push their partners to change. However, it takes two to save a crumbling relationship.

Look inside yourself and see what changes you can make to grow your relationship. Shift your focus from negativity towards your partner to growth within yourself.

Not only will making your own changes improve your relationship but it will also help you find inner peace. 

6. Cultivate security

Insecurity can often make relationships feel like a roller coaster. When we spend less time with our partners or feel disconnected from them, we start to feel insecure about ourselves.

However, our insecurities can cause serious communication breakdowns that can ultimately kill our relationships. So, prioritize your partner to develop a sense of security in your relationship.

7.  Be vulnerable enough to take risks

Vulnerability is the most difficult way to save a relationship, but it’s also the most effective. Expressing your feelings and being vulnerable with your partner can help you connect with them on a more intimate emotional level.

It may seem instinctual to build up a protective wall to avoid showing your emotions to your partner. However, being willing to share your feelings with your mate is the best way to build trust in your partnership.

Plus, your partner will be able to more confidently comfort you when they know how you feel.

Relationships are not always a smooth ride, but you can use these seven tips to even out the bumpy moments. When you commit to truly understanding your partner’s emotions, you will be able to save your crumbling relationship.

This article was originally published at Unwritten and YourTango. Reprinted with permission from the author.

Valentine’s Day is approaching and we know how it is – if you’re single, your nearest and dearest are asking you when you are going to find a date, and if you’re not, you’re trying to organize the dreamiest date night. Whether you’re celebrating Galentine’s or Valentine’s, you need to make sure you’re looking your best.

You want to ooze glamour and show off your romantic side this Valentine’s, and so you should! Wow, your date or your pals with our selection of romantic hairstyles.

Fishtail Braid

The fishtail braid adds a romantic touch to your look. It’s chic yet so simple to achieve. It pulls your hair away from your face to show off your on-point makeup and is a feminine hairstyle that can even be worn during the daytime. All you have to do is separate your hair into two sections and then take a piece from the outside of one of the sections and join it into the other until you have reached the end. We would add a bit of hair jewellery or a gold clip for a dressy finish.

Hollywood Waves

If there is one look we all dream of replicating for a date night, it’s the Hollywood siren waves. Sleek, chic and glamorous, this is everything we want from a curled look. Use larger curling tongs for looser waves and apply a serum before styling for glossy and luscious-looking hair. Brush your curls afterwards to create the famous wave pattern that we all love on the red carpet.

Low Ponytail

We love a sleek high ponytail, but we often neglect the low ponytail. Leaving wispy strands to frame your face and a low ponytail flowing over your little black dress is the perfect way to start your Valentine’s date night. Curl the ends of your low ponytail and backcomb for a rebellious twist and a hint of texture. No one wants a flat and limp ponytail, that’s for sure! Secure your ponytail with a tie that is the same colour as your hair for a natural finish.

Messy Bun

Though this is our go-to hairstyle on a daily basis, it can also work for Valentine’s Day. Again, leave a few wispy strands around your face and don’t pull on your bun too much for a relaxed feel. The whole point of the messy bun is to be imperfect, so don’t ruin your hairstyle and damage your hair by pulling it into place. If you want it to look a bit more formal, hair jewellery and embellished clips will be your must-have accessories.

Loose Waves

For a hassle-free, laid-back look, loose, natural-looking curls will be your ally on date night. Gently curl the ends of your hair with a curling tong, and scrunch texturizing spray in for a chilled but ladylike look. We can imagine this look on chopped light hair with darker roots and hair jewellery for a dazzling twist to a casual hairstyle. It will be a look that will turn heads, whether that’s your date’s or passersby!

Sleek Blow Dry

Opt for poker straight hair with a sleek blow-dry. We love how our hair is super straight but bouncy when we leave the salon, and we strive to reproduce that look, sometimes with disastrous results. Dry your hair in layers with a round brush before applying mousse for thickness and shine. Use the round brush to give shape to your hair and avoid a flat finish. Add a shine serum for an extra bit of shine – you’ll have salon-quality hair without the flashy price tag!

At the beginning of a relationship, almost every couple only dreams of hiding and indulging in sexual pleasures. Still, after several years, their passion often passes away. People can lay down together and fall asleep every night and not even think about having sex. Full-fledge relationships become platonic, and this situation is quite disturbing.

Is it possible to increase the diminished degree of sexual desire in couples who have been living together for so long that they seem to be like relatives? Yes, but this path is not very easy. You should never ignore the lack of sex, think that it’s healthy, and let things go. No one except you will make your sex life as vibrant as it was in the first months of falling in love.

But before we give you six easy ways to bring the sexual spark back in the relationship, let’s figure out why sex disappears.

Who is guilty?

There are a lot of reasons why your sex life died. But if we are not talking about past betrayals and the common refusal of one of the partners to make love, then the cause is most likely a lack of time and chronic fatigue.

You used to meet in neutral territory, neglect work, and forget about personal problems, but now it doesn’t work out that way. Personal issues became common, traffic jams, children, the desire to look through the news feed on a social network or just relax were added to the list. Your priorities have changed; now, you won’t say that work will wait, but love comes first.

Sex is a great way to relieve stress, breathe life into a relationship with a loved one, and tune in to career achievements as well. Problems at work often appear because a person simply lacks sex. If everything is bad in bed, then the rest also becomes so-so.

1. Your imperfections aren’t as important as you think

If you want to get the sex back, you need to love your body and its imperfections. If your physical issues bother you too much, you can simply hide them. Do you think that every celebrity looks perfect all the time? They also have flaws, but makeup and shaping undergarments can do a great job. You can choose a nightie that will hide your belly, and candlelight can make you look much more attractive. You also need to know that a lot of men are also concerned about their flaws. So relax, enjoy, and be self-confident.

2. Do not neglect your sex life because of the baby

If you gave birth recently, the vaginal tissue is sensitive, the hormones are under control, and you might not be interested in sex at all. It can take several months until a woman will be ready to have sex. And some men are depressed because all attention is given to the baby, and the woman has no time for him. 

How to improve your sex life in this situation? On a safe note, it is better to start slowly and gently. Spend a weekend together at least twice a year and try to take a one-week vacation with your partner. You shouldn’t feel guilty for leaving the children, remember that it will be beneficial for them to have happy parents. Time spent together is always good for your relationship.

The so-called “sex nights” are also very helpful. Hire a nanny once or twice a month and go on a date with your partner. Go to the movie theatre or restaurant, turn off your phones and TV when you return home, and leave worries behind the bedroom door.

3. Sex is suitable for both of you

If sex becomes a routine, try to erase the negatives and understand that athletics in your bedroom has many health benefits. Studies show that sex reduces the frequency of heart attacks and burns calories. Another study discovered that frequent ejaculation reduces the risk of prostate cancer at a later age for young men. People with regular sex life have a better response to stress and lower blood pressure.

Did you know that sex can help you avoid getting sick? There is a theory that sexually active people have a stronger immune system because they are exposed to many infections than non-sexually active people. It can also boost the production of an immune substance that helps fight the flu.

4. Try something new

There are a lot of ways to rejuvenate your sexual connection. Here are three tips that will fit almost everyone.

• Long-lasting foreplay. Enjoy and prolong the morning kiss instead of a dry “good morning.” Whisper something naughty and give him a seducing glance. Improving your emotional connection will boost your level of arousal throughout the day and night.
• Touch has great power. Learn to perform a great massage (but you need to warm your hands). You can also try to experiment with some tasty massage oils, like vanilla or chocolate.
• Spend more time together. Take a relaxing bath with your partner. Hug on the couch and listen to music. Buy some sex toys and Kama Sutra for getting some new sensations. 

5. Discuss if something is wrong

Women have a lot of issues “down there” that can hurt their sexual life. For example, vaginal dryness is quite common for women in perimenopause and menopause. But many of them don’t speak about it and don’t try to improve the situation. Numerous men don’t even realize that a woman can experience severe pain during sex. At the same time, many women are ashamed to tell their partners that sex is painful. You can try to use a silicone-based or water-based lubricant to improve the situation. But if you don’t feel any relief, it is better to make an appointment with your doctor and discuss this issue.

6. Check your meds

Both depression and antidepressants can significantly decrease your libido. But switching to another antidepressant can help to pump your libido again. You should also be honest with your partner. Your mental health is very important, so don’t force yourself to have sexual intercourse if you are not willing and don’t feel guilty for this. You may start with kissing in bed; see where it leads.

Even though antidepressants can affect female orgasm or male ejaculation, these problems are often not as serious as untreated depression. If you don’t treat your depression, it can take months or years before you feel the urge to have sex.