Young, independent, and . . . committed? Yep, you heard that right. This is a declaration for anyone who's in a long-term relationship in their 20s and has felt pressure to "see what else is out there." Some people think that being in a relationship in your 20s makes no sense at all. They assume you're wasting away your youth; however, I couldn't disagree more.

Can you spot a husband prone to infidelity? If he's unhappy with his wife, he'll cheat, right? Not necessarily. According to a Rutgers University study, 56% of men who have affairs claim to be happy in their marriages.

One of the most important indicators to the health of your marriage is your relationship with your in-laws, especially with your mother-in-law.

You cringe at the thought of saying no. You obsess about what others think of you and whether you’re doing something to make them dislike you. You live your life based on the opinions of others because you are deathly afraid of disappointing them. Do any of these sound familiar?

You have fallen in love and everything looks great because you think you have so many things in common and the future looks good.

If you’ve ever been blindsided by a breakup, it’s possible that you weren’t picking up the subtle and not-so-subtle clues that signaled the end.

Everyone makes mistakes. But no matter how much humiliation, pain, or sadness they may cause, every misstep helps us learn and grow and ultimately be better people.

Over my years as a human behaviour expert with a Ph.D. in psychology and doctorate of education, I have been approached for relationship advice by many wonderful individuals and couples who were in many different stages of their relationships.

I see a lot of single women in my office, women who despite being smart, successful and attractive, complain that the dating world isn't being kind to them.

Men are notorious for being commitment-shy, but is this reputation truly fair and deserved? For some men, it certainly is, but not for all of them — not by a long shot. The trouble is, many men aren’t the type to come right out and put their deepest feelings, hopes and desires into words, especially regarding relationships and commitment.

The fear of cheating can turn some women into super-sleuths, overanalysing every missed call, mood swing, and physical change only to come to the inevitable conclusion their men are stepping out.

Regular orgasms can reduce the risk of prostate cancer, a study has found.

A beautiful smile crosses your face as you glance across the room at your partner. You’re so happy in that moment that you can’t help but grin.Finally, you’ve found someone to really make you happy. After so many years, you’re finally dating someone who truly brings out the best in you!

1. How much sex you have. Men will never stop bragging about this. Go to an old folks home and listen in on the elderly bros playing Pinochle in the corner. They'll still be bragging about having a great sex life.

A woman loves to be in a relationship or marriage because it gives her a sense of security, emotional fulfillment and social status.  In Ghana, single women do not earn much respect irrespective of their personal achievements.

Everyone who has spent any time in the unpredictable world of dating has experienced an occasional misfire—a promising new relationship that suddenly fizzles without an obvious explanation. It happens. Romantic chemistry is fickle stuff at the best of times.

I thoroughly enjoyed a conversation I had with some young women the other day on the topic of marriage.

1. His height. Don't cross someone off your list of potential future mates just because he's not tall enough. There's nothing wrong with not being attracted to someone (you can't force chemistry), but don't ignore an obvious connection just because he's not physically the kind of person you normally date or have pictured yourself with.