Everyone says getting a case of cold feet pre-wedding is totally normal, but is it really? Researchers at UCLA recently found that being nervous about marriage can be a harbinger of hard times to come. In a study published in the Journal of Family Psychology, psychologists followed 232 newlywed couples…
Being too busy for romantic grand gestures is unfortunately a fact of life for many couples, and it’s one that can spell a relationship’s downfall. If you feel like the romantic spark and those little gestures that tell each other you care have all but disappeared from your relationship, then…
During the period when planning a wedding all the way up to the close of the reception, couples may find there are numerous opportunities for people to behave badly. That includes relatives, in-laws, friends and even the happy couple themselves. Here are some awkward situations weddings and wedding guests may…
Sorry is often the hardest word to say. For men who struggle finding the words to apologize, they often make a grandiose gesture with flowers. So what’s a girl to do when she wants to show her man a little TLC without having to utter that five-letter word? Here are…
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…
Being in a relationship with a person who is or was addicted to drugs or alcohol is a challenge, to say the least. Addiction becomes a disease that not only affects the user, but also the whole family when spouses or partners and children are affected. Thus, the whole family…
It seems like the self-help people who call themselves “coaches” can help you get any aspect of your life together. Life, business and financial coaches make a killing by directing and guiding people through life, and they now can do the same for people who are working through breakups. Reportedly,…
It seems like an outdated concept, chivalry — and in the most traditional sense of the word, it is. Originally, chivalry dictated the code of conduct for medieval knights, who were charged with, among other things, protecting and honoring the weak, aka, women and children. The definition has evolved to…
Do you know the signs of compulsive sexual behavior – also known as sex addiction? If you suspect your mate might be addicted to sex, then there are a few signs to look for. First, a little background on sex addiction. The diagnosis remains highly controversial – the disorder isn’t…
For many singletons, it feels like the return on the investment you make while dating will never pay off in love. When your dating life feels like a hamster on a wheel, it’s hard to feel positive about your future. But it is definitely possible to bloom where you’re planted,…