There’s hardly anything more nerve-wracking than a first date with someone you don’t know very well. It’s hard to say whether awkward silence or saying the wrong thing is more embarrassing. Good conversation is the ideal during a first date, but there are a few topics that could send a…
A whopping 60 percent of women say that good manners “absolutely” make a man more attractive. But is there any way to change a man whose idea of a fancy night out is eating at any restaurant that doesn’t have a drive-thru? There are ways to drop subtle hints to…
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…
Is it ever possible to go out with the girls and not give the night up completely to drama and annoyances? A GNO can turn into a real downer when things don’t go according to plan. It’s OK to be spontaneous, but when planning ladies’ night, be sure to follow…
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…
It’s no longer hip to be square. Open relationships are apparently all the rage for some couples. But by exploring extracurricular activities with additional partners, the only thing you may be opening up is a can of worms. An open relationship is where a couple decides they want to be…
Usually, when a couple decides to separate, it’s a precursor to an inevitable divorce. But therapists and the couples they counsel are finding that sometimes, separation is the first step to reconciliation. Instead of separating ultimately to divorce later, many couples are treating separation as a “time-out” of sorts. And…
When it comes to taking the advice of a sex columnist, a little common sense goes a long way. And whether you’ve been with your partner for years and are looking to spice things up or just days and need a little refresher on technique, it’s easy to separate the…
You’re never too old for Halloween. Regardless of your age, you may be one of those people who still count All Hallow’s Eve as one of the most exciting holidays of the year. And why wouldn’t it be? Halloween appears to bring out the inner child in the majority of…
Breaking up is hard to do, but it’s even harder when you never even saw the split coming. Whether it’s been a month, six months or years, getting dumped out of the blue is pretty jarring when you were under the impression that all was well. When the reasons a…