There’s safety in numbers, particularly when it comes to dating. That’s why a fun, low-pressure first or second date is better with another couple. Extra people in the mix have several benefits. First, awkward conversation lags are kept to a minimum, and there’s usually no pressure to get romantic with…
We’re all familiar with the transformation into pink that many products undergo to benefit breast cancer in October. But did you know that your cosmetics dollars may go to a good cause all year round? There are many companies that donate a portion of all of their profits to those…
Can you find a mate by just following your sense of smell? That’s what some researchers believe, although the jury is out on whether or not humans secrete and respond to pheromones. These chemicals are excreted from animals to elicit a social (alarm, food, etc.) or mating response. In other…
There may come a time when you have a knock-down, drag-out argument with your partner, and before either of you say another word, you may need a time-out. How you handle that time out can be crucial to your relationship. At times, we may feel so hurt and angry that…
Does your child have the write stuff? When it comes to rearing good writers, the secret lies in journaling. That’s right. Diaries may seem like a thing of the past, but there’s no denying the benefits of having you child keep a journal. For starters, journaling is a great way…
Nobody wants to think about the unthinkable. But it’s important to have a plan in place if something happens to you, your partner or spouse, or both of you. If you have property, even if it doesn’t seem of much value, then you need to designate to whom it will…
Common sense says that if you want to lose weight, you should lower your calorie intake. But how low can you go? It’s important to find a happy medium that will be good for your body. Many people believe that dropping down to 800 calories or less will help shed…
Grandparents Day began with the idea of honoring the elderly and championing the cause of the lonely in nursing and retirement homes. Marian McQuade, a housewife from West Virginia, brainstormed the idea, which was later to become a nationally recognized holiday, thanks to Jimmy Carter in 1978. Now the holiday…
Most people know that condoms serve the dual purpose of protecting against sexually transmitted diseases and preventing pregnancy. But in a recent survey from the American Sexual Health Association, up to 40 percent of women say they’re more likely to have sex without a condom if they’ve been drinking. The…
Johnny… Robert… Chris… They’re the stuff that dreams are made of. We’re talking about Hollywood’s hottest heartthrobs. Whether it’s their captivating looks or their overall charisma, these are the guys that sell tickets and drive ratings. You’d be hard-pressed to find a woman who doesn’t have a celebrity fantasy. But…