New Friends vs. Old Friends

New Friends vs. Old Friends

Love / Love Tips

Almost nothing feels better than making a really strong connection with someone you don’t know. This sort of “friendship chemistry” happens when you and a person hit it off platonically, and you end up making a new friend. It’s sometimes like starting a new romantic relationship in that you want…

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Relationship Lies that are OK to Tell

Relationship Lies that are OK to Tell

Love / Relationships

One out of three conversations between non-married couples contains a lie, according to psychologist Bella DePaulo, and one out of every 10 conversations between married couples contains a lie. How many do you tell in your relationship? Lying is something everyone does, and it’s not always wrong. Serious lies that…

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Depression in Relationships

Depression in Relationships

Love / Love Tips

Those who get married traditionally take the vow to care for one another “in sickness and health.” It’s difficult enough to do that when your partner battles physical illness, but mental illness is a whole ‘nother story. For those whose relationships are affected by clinical depression, it can be a…

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Give Your Daughter a Relationship Role Model

Give Your Daughter a Relationship Role Model

Love / Love Tips

For many families, divorce is a fact of life, and when the moms of girls start new relationships, they may not realize that those girls are watching their every relationship move. Many kids fall into the same relationship patterns as their parents when they get older – for better or…

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Should You Have an Open Marriage?

Should You Have an Open Marriage?

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Researchers estimate that up to 6 percent of marriages are considered “open” – that is, partners have an arrangement in which they are not monogamous with their spouses – but is an open marriage an option in your relationship? First of all, the definition of what constitutes an open relationship…

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Dating Tips for the Shy

Dating Tips for the Shy

Love / Love Tips

Tired of being alone but not sure if you’re ready to crawl out of your shell? Shy people find love all the time, so if you’re one of them, it’s time to go out on a limb. You really don’t have to step too far out of your comfort zone…

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Physical Signs He’s Not Right for You

Physical Signs He’s Not Right for You

Love / Love Tips

It’s sometimes easy to deny to yourself that your current relationship just isn’t working out. The emotional strain of a failing relationship is fairly obvious, but did you know that you may suffer physically as well? Listen to your body as well as your inner voice when you get the…

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Stop Saying You’re Sorry for Everything!

Stop Saying You’re Sorry for Everything!

Love / Love Tips

When “sorry” seems to be the easiest word, then you might want to take a closer look at what’s going on in your relationship. Apologizing when you’ve truly committed a wrong act is honorable; saying you’re sorry when you’re not or apologizing for the most innocuous infractions may indicate deeper…

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The Best Erotic Reads

The Best Erotic Reads

Love / Love Tips

Lately, there’s one book that’s on the tip of everyone’s tongue – 50 Shades of Grey. E.L. James has made herself a household name by hastily scribbling a paltry S&M tale…and its subsequent two novels. But if Grey didn’t float your boat, then what other erotica might a lady pick…

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Your Guide to Giving a Great Massage

Your Guide to Giving a Great Massage

Love / Love Tips

Ahh…there’s really no better way to show some love to a stressed-out significant other than with a soothing massage. The power of touch can do wonders not only to soothe strained muscles, but also to calm the mind. Massages boost energy and increase concentration, so it’s great for workaholics and…

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