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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7 Major Relationship Killers

7 Major Relationship Killers

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Plenty of factors can make tiny cracks in your relationship and weaken it to the point where it’s irretrievably broken. But a few relationship no-nos can serve as complete dealbreakers. Is your union headed in the wrong direction? Read on to learn about seven major relationship killers. First on the…

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5 Hot Relationship Books

5 Hot Relationship Books

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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…

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Is He a “Nice Guy”?

Is He a “Nice Guy”?

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Don’t get us wrong – guys who are nice are fantastic. But there has been a recent rash of self-described “nice guys.” Don’t be fooled – these are guys with an agenda. They’re the ones who say women are just attracted to jerks, and the odds are stacked against them,…

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Help! My Ex Just Came Out!

Help! My Ex Just Came Out!

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Whether it’s been a few minutes, a few months or even a few years, it can be pretty shocking if you’re a woman who’s dated a man who comes out as gay after the relationship ends. Then again, maybe it didn’t come as much of a surprise. Either way, you…

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Was Your First Date a Success? Find Out

Was Your First Date a Success? Find Out

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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…

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Can You “Catch” Depression from Loved Ones?

Can You “Catch” Depression from Loved Ones?

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Watching a loved one, particularly a partner, suffer from clinical depression can be a major downer in more ways than one. Experts have noted a phenomenon in which partners of those diagnosed with depression also suffer from it, to an extent. First, the depressed partner has a negative outlook on…

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Subtle Signs of a Manipulative Lover

Subtle Signs of a Manipulative Lover

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Loving or controlling? There’s a very thin line between the two for some couples in which one partner is manipulative. It’s fairly obvious when one partner is physically abusive in order to get what he or she wants. The use of violence is a powerful incentive for getting someone to…

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Lack of Support Can Kill Spouses

Lack of Support Can Kill Spouses

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An unhappy marriage is certainly unpleasant for the participants, but did you know that having an unsupportive spouse could kill you? That revelation is one discovered by researchers at the University of Utah, who found that an unhappy marriage literally could break your heart. Specifically, the study found a link…

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When Kids Need to Hear “the Talk”

When Kids Need to Hear “the Talk”

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It’s a time when parents may wish they’d considered having kids a little more carefully – we’re talking about when it’s time to discuss the birds and the bees. The bad news is that kids need to hear some version of “the talk” earlier and earlier. Puberty’s onset has started…

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