How to Be a Good Friend

How to Be a Good Friend

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Of all the relationship strategies to master out there, for some reason, friendship seems to be a tough one. Getting to be good friends with your girls was likely a long process, full of drama. But making lifelong, good friends doesn’t have to be a trial by fire. Like you…

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Should You Have Casual Sex?

Should You Have Casual Sex?

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The temptation of having a fling can be strong – anonymous sex is the subject of many people’s fantasies. But is it for you? Obviously, a one-night stand or brief sexual relationship with someone else is an option for a single person, but it’s probably off the table for a…

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First-Date Convos to Avoid

First-Date Convos to Avoid

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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…

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Dating Online? Look for These Red Flags

Dating Online? Look for These Red Flags

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Signing up for an online dating service takes a lot of guts – and a sense of wariness about what potential online matches share with you. It’s great when you’re able to put yourself out there looking for your perfect match, but it involves a lot of separating the wheat…

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Guys’ Surprising Turn-Ons

Guys’ Surprising Turn-Ons

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Men are simple creatures who are easy to get interested in sex or the possibility of having sex. But there are a few ways to pique a guy’s interest without performing some of the “obvious” sexy tasks, like donning a pair of tight jeans or batting your eyelashes. A great…

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How Safe Is the Pull-Out Method?

How Safe Is the Pull-Out Method?

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Many couples rely on the good, old-fashioned pull-out, or withdrawal, method for contraception. It’s common practice for people whose religions eschew birth control or those who also rely on the rhythm method. The withdrawal method entails the man pulling his penis out of the vagina before ejaculating. Ideally, it keeps…

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Surviving the Kid Debate: Is It Possible?

Surviving the Kid Debate: Is It Possible?

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To procreate or pass on the progeny? That is the question for a lot of couples who are considering expanding their families. Most kids are brought up believing they will – or at least should – have children when they grow up. That pressure is higher for many women, obviously…

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Is Monogamy Unnatural?

Is Monogamy Unnatural?

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There have been many studies debating whether it’s “normal” for human beings to remain with one partner for a lifetime. Certainly, many people have done so and continue to do so. But when it comes to evolution, monogamy hasn’t always been the rule of thumb. Most animals are programmed to…

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Are You Turning Into a Bridezilla?

Are You Turning Into a Bridezilla?

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The concept of a “bridezilla” – a woman who becomes completely insufferable prior to what should be the most joyful day of her life – is a relatively new concept. But it’s hard to recognize the signs and symptoms of being “that bride” when you’re the one who is tasked…

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Coping with the Death of a Partner

Coping with the Death of a Partner

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The death of a partner or spouse, whether sudden or anticipated, either due to the course of aging or illness, is a traumatic experience for those left behind. The emotions associated with the loss can be surprising, to say the least. Even if you were “prepared” for your partner to…

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