The Secret Reasons for Divorce

The Secret Reasons for Divorce

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Sometimes, it seems like a divorce came from out of the blue. A seemingly happy couple calls it quits, and their friends and families are left shell-shocked. Obviously, whatever problems caused the divorce were apparent to the couple. It’s hard for those not involved to imagine why a marriage breaks…

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Lying: Bad for Health and Relationships

Lying: Bad for Health and Relationships

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It was a good thing George Washington couldn’t tell a lie – researchers are finding that lying not only harms relationships, but also harms your health. In a 10-week study at the University of Notre Dame, psychologists employed 110 people — 65 percent of whom were college students and 35…

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Are Your First Date Expectations Too High?

Are Your First Date Expectations Too High?

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The heady excitement of meeting a potential new romantic partner can make it easy to elevate your expectations too high when you make that first date. Many people walk into a first date with preconceived notions and walk out severely disappointed that their date didn’t meet their high standards. First…

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Hey, Jealousy! Ways to Avoid the Green Monster

Hey, Jealousy! Ways to Avoid the Green Monster

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Your new boyfriend is phenomenal – great-looking, funny, lots of fun and ambitious. He’s quite a catch, and you know it. And you think perhaps that girl he hangs out with from work knows it, too. Perhaps that blonde in his Facebook picture thinks he’s as great as you do….

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Staying Safe on the First Date

Staying Safe on the First Date

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More women are thinking twice about the people they let into their lives, particularly when it comes to their romantic lives. Women who date online are more likely to consider their safety and take measures to ensure safety on the first date than anyone else, according to a recent study….

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Think You Contracted an STD? Stay Calm!

Think You Contracted an STD? Stay Calm!

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Whether you’ve been hooking up with multiple partners or the condom broke, a sexually transmitted disease is a possibility. But before you freak out, take a look at the conditions that may mimic an STD. Obviously, a visit to your doctor is in order to confirm your own self-diagnosis –…

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Sleep Habits: To Cuddle or Not to Cuddle?

Sleep Habits: To Cuddle or Not to Cuddle?

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For many couples, bedtime is finally the time when they can get together, regroup and reconnect intimately with each other. Lots of couples love a little snuggle time at night, and researchers in Scotland are learning all that spooning may have an impact on the quality of the relationship. In…

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Is it OK to Forego the Condom?

Is it OK to Forego the Condom?

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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…

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Alternative Wedding Ring Ideas

Alternative Wedding Ring Ideas

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Whether you’re concerned about conflict diamonds, cost is an issue or you simply don’t want a typical engagement ring, there are lots of unique choices that reflect the style of brides-to-be and their mates. Picking up just any diamond at a jewelry store may be problematic if you’re concerned about…

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