Hillary Clinton says "it takes a village" to raise children. I say it also takes a village to have a healthy, loving relationship with your spouse. Your parents or guardians and other adult figures have to teach you how to love and care for people, and they help you build self-esteem. Your friends have to give you good advice and listen to you when you need to vent -- and their behavior can rub off on you, too. All of these people contribute to your development, behavior, and growth. That's what shapes your approach to relationships.

Before the Internet, your "village" was limited to those who lived closest to you. Now, your village could include experts and psychologists and others in relationships from all over the world, with whom you can connect with a simple click of the mouse. Frankly, you could handpick your "village" if you'd like. There are numerous sites like mine that offer advice and help and community support to people who are trying to have a successful relationship. In fact, a dating site just compiled a list (and this site is on it) of all the best villagers for your relationship needs. Although I still think that loved ones and friends are your best bet, it helps to have experts chime in once in a while, too, because sometimes relationships are too complex, require extra help, and a new perspective.

Here's other help from this villager that should make your relationship stronger:

Seven Tips for Getting through the First Year of Marriage

How to Prevent Infidelity

How to Love and Care for Yourself