“Forgive and forget” goes the old saying. But when you’ve been wronged, forgiving the person who hurt you is easier said than done. And it may even seem ludicrous to even consider allowing someone to “get away with” whatever transgression they committed against you. But when you consider the benefits…
Dear old Mom may have passed more down to you than your hair color and sparkling blue eyes. In fact, you take your mom out on every date you go on. No, not as a chaperone but in your habits and mannerisms of romantic relationships. The way you handle relationships…
It seems like an outdated concept, chivalry — and in the most traditional sense of the word, it is.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…
If you’re a regular watcher of women’s talk shows or the Sex and the City series and films, then you probably know what Kegels are. The exercise is named after Dr. Arnold Kegel, who invented an instrument that measured the strength of pubococcygeus, or PC, muscles. These muscles exist in…
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…
Many life circumstances and decisions are putting off baby making for couples of all ages. With a higher divorce rate, it might be that the second or third marriage is the charm. But by then, is it too late? Many men and women are putting off having kids to focus…
When you suspect that your partner or spouse is sneaking around behind your back, whether with another person, with drugs or doing other illicit things, you might be tempted to take a peek at his or her personal items, such as email accounts, social media, snail mail or even digging…
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…
Spending the holidays without a mate might seem like a bleak prospect for some single people. The thought of having someone to share gifts, fireside cuddles and traditions is appealing, and it can be disappointing if it doesn’t happen. But there are some major benefits of handling the holidays solo….
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…