Let’s face it – in order to attract someone from afar, it helps to be easy on the eyes. But being attractive is highly subjective for most people looking for love. Not everyone has the same “type,” and not even the most conventionally “hot” person will appeal to everyone. But…
There’s safety in numbers, particularly when it comes to dating. That’s why a fun, low-pressure first or second date is better with another couple. Extra people in the mix have several benefits. First, awkward conversation lags are kept to a minimum, and there’s usually no pressure to get romantic with…
For many women (and men) who experience abuse in romantic relationships, a way out may not seem possible when the attacks continue to happen. Abusive relationships seem to hold victims in thrall, either too scared or too worried about the next steps, to escape. But leaving a violent situation is…
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…
We all know a nag – someone who can’t help but pester her spouse, kids, friends…anyone, really – and we all know how annoying it is to be nagged. Many moms and women in relationships find themselves nagging and just can’t seem to stop doing it. It’s frustrating for the…
They say that breaking up is hard to do – and it is. For people, the end of a relationship can often feel like the death of a loved one. Because the experience is so painful, there is usually a period of grief and a multitude of emotions ranging from…
People might think that marital happiness is at its zenith when Mom and Dad are chasing around little kids, enjoying watching their childhood while taking fun family vacations. But nothing could be further from the truth. It might feel sad to watch them grow and become independent beings, but when…
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,…
The holidays already make families feel like they’re being pulled in a million different directions, particularly if kids are involved. But when you and your significant other must split your time among your two families, then the holidays can be even more stressful. So what’s a family to do when…
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…