Loving a Substance Abuser

Loving a Substance Abuser

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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…

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Could You Be Asexual?

Could You Be Asexual?

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Sex is an integral part of many relationships, fostering closeness and intimacy, while providing the participants with a pretty darn good time. It’s obviously also used as a means for procreation. But there are people who have absolutely no interest in having sex with other people – or even themselves,…

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When Is it Time to Cohabitate?

When Is it Time to Cohabitate?

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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…

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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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Medications that May Affect Sex

Medications that May Affect Sex

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One partner’s low libido can be the downfall of a relationship. But if the cause is a medication, particularly one the partner needs for his or her health, then a couple can be in a tough situation. Here are some medications that can affect sex drive. Blood pressure problems can…

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Signs He Has Stalker Tendencies

Signs He Has Stalker Tendencies

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Stalkers come in all shapes, sizes and sexes. They come from all walks of life. Unfortunately, what they don’t come with is warning labels. According to the National Center for Victims of Crime, more than 1 million women and more than 370,000 men are victims of stalking every year. One…

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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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Should You Be More Than Friends?

Should You Be More Than Friends?

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When Harry met Sally, they hated each other. Then they became best friends, lovers and finally spouses. If you think this silver screen relationship trajectory is one that you and your friend of the opposite sex should follow in real life, then here are a few tips to determine if…

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Getting the Most out of Marital Counseling

Getting the Most out of Marital Counseling

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If you’re seeking couples’ therapy as a way to repair and improve your marriage or relationship, then you need to know how to go about it in order to receive maximum benefits. First, timing is everything. The success rates of therapy in keeping couples together isn’t great, according to Psychology…

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Faking It? Your Partner Knows

Faking It? Your Partner Knows

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Sorry, Meg Ryan. If you tend to get a little, uh, theatrical between the sheets like Ryan did in When Harry Met Sally, a Canadian study has proven that your partner probably knows you’re faking it if he’s attuned to your emotions outside the bedroom. Researchers studied 84 heterosexual couples…

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