For many couples, “til death do us part” conjures images of white-haired spouses holding the hands of their ailing life partners. But sometimes this idyllic picture is not how life turns out. When a spouse contracts a serious illness earlier in life, it can take a serious toll on the…
Sometimes dating really stinks, particularly when there’s no chemistry between you and your mate. But it’s possible that you’re turning each other off because of the way you each smell. Humans give off pheromones, or chemicals, that are intended to attract members of the opposite sex. Scientists speculate that now…
Most people know after a first date whether the relationship will progress – or if the date was a crushing failure with no hope of blossoming into a romance. But is there any way to figure out whether your first date is going well – while it’s happening? Aside from…
He’s the guy with whom you can discuss your deepest relationship secrets, insecurities about your body and the one you go to for fashion advice. He’s not your boyfriend – he may already have one of those himself. He’s the Will to your Grace, the Stanford to your Carrie, the…
When it comes to turn-ons, some people are…shall we say…unique in their preferences. With the advent of erotica like 50 Shades of Grey, all kinds of kinkiness and fetishes are going more mainstream. A fetish, or paraphilia in scientific terms, is an object, practice or body part that becomes 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…
With a whopping 68 percent of engaged couples planning their own weddings, it’s safe to say you might need some help getting ready for the big day. To ensure your day is picture-perfect, give yourself and your partner enough time to plan. Now if you’re like 74 percent of couples,…
You use your smartphone for everything else – why not put it to work spicing up your sex life? With all the technology available out there, you can go as tame or as racy as you want when it comes to downloading some hot apps. Whether you’re looking to expand…
Forget dinner and a movie. Get a breath of fresh air with these outdoor dates. When it comes to planning a romantic evening, afternoon or morning, think outside the box. Indoor activities can become tiresome over time. By expanding your horizons with these great outdoors, you not only will feel…
Your new boyfriend is phenomenal – great-looking, funny, lots of fun and ambitious. He’s quite a catch, and you know it. And you think perhaps that girl he hangs out with from work knows it, too. Perhaps that blonde in his Facebook picture thinks he’s as great as you do….