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There are few marriages that do not need help in maintaining their relationship.A marriage without love is probably a marriage that’s not going to last. If it does last, those involved are usually not very happy and content.

Is their any difference between marriage and relationship, you can ask.  A marriage is a bond formed by two people in holy matrimony; and in the eyes of man and the law they are united and only death or divorce can separate them.  

A relationship is a meaningful feeling that’s formed after marriage and will continue to grow and deepen as long as the marriage is maintained.  Relationships should actually begin long before the wedding vows are given.

It’s easy to tell if your marriage needs relationship help although others may notice it long before you. Tell tell signs include going to functions but going alone and offering excuses for the spouse not attending.  

If you are together, you’re constantly criticizing each other and complaining about numerous petty annoyances. Or, it can go to the other extreme and you sit with each other but never talk. No matter what the other does or talks about, it’s boring and uninteresting.

Other signs of a declining relationship might be a dramatic lack of interest in the intimacy department. You’re both young and attractive, yet the spark isn’t there anymore while you fantasize about others.  

Most couple marry aiming that their love will survive the best and worst of times. In many cases they opt to divorce as a result. When a married couple has problems in their marriage, they will usually file for a legal separation. When applying for a separation, a reason for it has to be given.

In America, about 49% of marriages end in divorce and only 52% of marriages last 15 years or longer. The rates in percentages range from a high of 64 for Sweden, to a low of 12 for Italy, with Israel and Greece at 26 and 18, respectively.

Married couples decide to separate or divorce for a variety of reasons. A few of the most common issues that lead to separation are infidelity, communication issues, abuse, incompatibility and financial problems. Many times if couples are unable to communicate effectively with one another, small problems will get blown into larger ones. Often, the solution lies in discussing the issue and getting it out in the open.

People separate for many reasons, but one important one is marital infidelity. If one person in the marriage finds out or thinks the other has been cheating this can become unbearable for the other. Infidelity is a common reason couple’s end up in court seeking a separation.

Being asked to be the photographer for a wedding is a big responsibility.If you are doing it as a favor, or if you are doing it as your profession, following these 5 tips will help you do the job right.

This tips are coming from first hand experience as a San Diego wedding photographer.  So whether you are seasoned pro, or a rank amateur, if you follow these tips, you will feel comfortable and not have to second guess yourself.Doing this you will be fully prepared come what may.

Our first tip is a simple thing you can do and that is to have the couple and the families go and make a shot list.With a day that can be as hectic and chaotic as a wedding day, doing this will help when you are trying to organize all the group and family shots later on in the day.  You will love it and when you can just go down the list and get everything without leaving anything out by accident.

The second tip on our list is to not delete any shots.  In this day and age of digital cameras, most photographers use them.  Great as they are, they also are tempting to delete a shot since it is so easy to do.Don’t even think of looking at the shots.Remember, what you think is a great shot, could be vastly different than what the couple thinks is a great shot.You never know, they might like all those so called un “professional shots.