So you’re divorced – does that mean that you shouldn’t give it another try? Just because your first marriage failed doesn’t mean that the next one will, too. Plenty of people get married a second time, whether as a result of divorce or being widowed, and the second time proves…
A 58-year-old man has problems urinating…a 65-year-old woman has abdominal pain…these may be common scenarios among older people, but many doctors aren’t looking for an increasingly common culprit: sexually transmitted diseases. A 2012 study by British researchers revealed that syphilis, gonorrhea and chlamydia have increased in 45- to 65-year-olds in…
Blind dates: They’re the butt of comedians’ jokes, a nightmare when you’re single or perhaps – and we wouldn’t hold our breath on this one – how some meet their true love. When friends want to play matchmaker for their single buddies, there are a few rules of thumb that…
There are many types of addiction – substance, gambling, food, sex…the list goes on. But it seems like everyone could use more love in their lives, right? For some people, however, love becomes all-consuming. The emotional high of contact with another person who shows interest or love for the other…
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…
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…
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…
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…
It’s normal to do a little detective work when you suspect your significant other of cheating. Exposing infidelity may not be as easy as checking a cell phone or hacking into the suspected philanderer’s computer. But technology is coming through in the clutch for those who want to bust their…
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…