You can always expect commentary from the peanut gallery when you embark on a new relationship. But did you know that the peanut gallery – aka your friends – could have a negative effect on you and your beau? After all, your friends have been around a lot longer than…
It’s a time when parents may wish they’d considered having kids a little more carefully – we’re talking about when it’s time to discuss the birds and the bees. The bad news is that kids need to hear some version of “the talk” earlier and earlier. Puberty’s onset has started…
You may have grown up with them, but that doesn’t mean you get along as adults. We’re talking about brothers and sisters, of course. Once you graduate from the backseat antagonizing phase of, “He’s touching me!” your relationship with your siblings should get better, right? For some siblings, that’s not…
They’re comedians’ punchlines, the subject of country music songs and a giant pain in your butt – but they don’t have to be. We’re talking about your mate’s parents – the in-laws. There’s a stereotype that in-laws cannot and will not ever get along, but it’s actually possible not only…
If you’re like most people, then you like to know what you’re getting into before making a big purchase or commitment. We test drive cars, try on clothes, get dogs before having babies…the list goes on. The same goes for marriage – living together is a good way of learning…
However you and your mate like to dress up for Halloween or any other costume event – sexy, silly, cheesy, scary – is up to each of you. But why not double your fun and coordinate costumes? There are tons of great ideas to fit any couple. If you’re a…
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…
There are plenty of places where single guys hang out. That doesn’t mean it’s where you should expect to find one who’s ready for a long-term relationship, however. So here are some places where you’re not likely to find Mr. Right…unless you’re looking for Mr. Right Now, perhaps. It goes…
Getting in the mood can sometimes be tough, so why not start laying the groundwork at dinnertime? We’re talking about the top substances that can get you in the mood. Whether it’s the shape of the food, its texture or the actual ingredients, it’s true that what you eat may…
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…