Usually, when a couple decides to separate, it’s a precursor to an inevitable divorce. But therapists and the couples they counsel are finding that sometimes, separation is the first step to reconciliation. Instead of separating ultimately to divorce later, many couples are treating separation as a “time-out” of sorts. And…
Whether you’re concerned about conflict diamonds, cost is an issue or you simply don’t want a typical engagement ring, there are lots of unique choices that reflect the style of brides-to-be and their mates. Picking up just any diamond at a jewelry store may be problematic if you’re concerned about…
Those who get married traditionally take the vow to care for one another “in sickness and health.” It’s difficult enough to do that when your partner battles physical illness, but mental illness is a whole ‘nother story. For those whose relationships are affected by clinical depression, it can be a…
You can always expect commentary from the peanut gallery when you embark on a new relationship. But did you know that the peanut gallery – aka your friends – could have a negative effect on you and your beau? After all, your friends have been around a lot longer than…
It seems like most men can’t wrap their heads – or their arms – around the concept of cuddling. Ironically, that couldn’t be further from the truth. New research shows that it’s men who secretly love to be smothered by their loved ones. A study conducted by The Kinsey Institute…
It seems like the ads are everywhere. When you take public transportation, watch a sporting event on TV or visit the doctor, the advertisements for erectile dysfunction medication seem to pop out at you. While they depict men of a certain age, it’s not uncommon for younger men to experience…
If you’re thinking about improving your relationship by the book – that is, using a self-help guide to improve your love life, there are a few tried-and-true choices and some books that are timely and smart. Here are a few choices that can heat things up and even help heal…
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…
It sounds like a contradiction, with many women of a certain age stereotypically complaining about their biological clocks, but a recent survey done by the Associated Press found that more men want kids than women. Of those who already had kids, eight out of 10 fathers said they’d always wanted…
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…