FACT: Sometimes love hits you in the face like a bus, and sometimes it creeps up behind you when you least expect it. Just because you don’t feel butterflies doesn’t mean you shouldn’t give them a chance. Some of the worlds greatest loves started off with friendship and mutual respect and grew into an all consuming passion. That said if you’re physically repulsed then you have my permission to move on.

FACT: Only 30 percent of women orgasm through just intercourse. You’re not a freak.

FACT: The world is filled with millions of people who were born because their parents thought this was true. When a man is aroused, he has drops of semen on the tip of his penis. This helps lubricate it. Even one drop of semen contains a million sperm, and it only takes one sperm to knock you up. Even after your partner ejaculates, sperm can be present. The only fool-proof way not to get pregnant is to abstain from sex. Other than that, use birth control.

FACT: In the past, sharing your political and religious views was considered offensive. But when you’re dating someone the whole point is to try and get to know them which means discussing “real” issues that you’re passionate about. Just don’t start preaching or making grand declarations and try to stay open to your dates opinions too.

FACT: I personally know a couple of vey happily married couples who “sealed the deal” on the very first date and how proven this myth to be false. However, “sex and the city” gals, I’m afraid to say, I strongly recommend waiting as long as you can, especially if you think there’s potential for a great relationship. As it builds intimacy, anticipation, puts you in the “bring home to mum” category, weeds out the players. After all, what’s the rush?

FACT: It’s nice to keep the spark of love alive, but to cling to the first few weeks of dizzying infatuation and call that “love” is not only wrong, it’s impossible to maintain. Watching too many Hollywood movies might have you believe that when that “crazy in love” feeling disappears, so has the love. Don’t make the mistake of starting a new relationship forever in pursuit of that illusive fist stages of falling in love. No matter how in love you might be, a relationship goes through many stages and matures beyond the silk sheets and scented candles phase to a deeper more stable love. That said, you CAN keep romance alive by breaking the everyday ruin that comes with long term relationships. Surprise each other, make love in a different room, book a last minute mini get away and most importantly of all, make time for each other even when your schedules want to swallow up all your “us” time.

FACT: Don't fall into the trap of believing that you and your partner can't be happy if you can't resolve your serious disagreements. Ninety percent of problems in a relationship are not solvable, says Dr Phil. There are things that you and your partner disagree about and will continue to disagree about. Why can't you once and for all resolve these issues? Because in order to do so, one of you would have to sacrifice your values and beliefs. You can simply agree to disagree and reach "emotional closure" even though you haven't reached closure on the issue.

FACT: There is nothing wrong with your relationship if you don't share common interests and activities. If you and your partner are forcing yourselves to engage in common activities but the results are stress, tension and conflict, don't do it! Go off play golf, get a facial and come back to tell the harrowing tale.

FACT: Sure you may not end up “doing it” three times a day, but sex provides a great escape and release from the stresses of everyday life and plays a very important role in building intimacy. In fact, sex registers higher (90 percent) on the "importance scale" if it's a source of frustration in your relationship. If your sex life is unfulfilled, it becomes a gigantic issue. On the other hand, couples that have satisfying sex lives rate sex at only 10 percent on the "importance scale."

FACT: In actuality, couples that regularly disagree stay together longer and show higher levels of intimacy than couples that never fight. Fights can be really healthy, and an important form of communication and clearing the air. Also, the type of fight a couple has plays a role. Not surprisingly, nasty, scornful or condescending fights that leave couples resolution-less and not talking for days damage the relationship. Productive conflicts that help the relationship end with some mutual decision about how to manage this disagreement.

FACT: By the time couples seek therapy, this may be true, but changing this mindset is key. Most couples seek therapy when they've been suffering for a really long time. Instead, people should view couples therapy as preventative.

FACT: Studies have shown that relationship happiness actually decreases with every child. This doesn't mean that you start loving each other less or that you won't bond at all over your child, but the mounting challenges can complicate relationships. Having realistic expectations helps couples prepare themselves for their new roles. Planning ahead and talking about the changes that will occur when you have your first child or more kids.