It sounds like a cliche — couples who have been together since they were teenagers. But it happens quite a bit, and while high school sweethearts are lucky to have found their one and only early in life, there are also quite a few drawbacks. Here are a few of…
No matter where you live, the pressure to couple up may be intense. Family,friends and others think you should “get out there” and start meeting people. But get out where? Are you living in the best city for people who are single and ready to mingle? U.S. Census data may…
It seems like logic would dictate that a divorcee would learn from his or her mistakes and not make them the second time around, right? Not necessarily. Second marriages seem to be an opportunity to right the wrongs that happened the first time around, but they don’t always play out…
Despite what you might think, sex is not the name of the game when it comes to being intimate with someone. In fact, you can achieve a level of intimacy without ever doing the deed. Intimacy is actually the foundation of a strong relationship. When you are looking to strengthen…
Most people know about sexually transmitted diseases, or STDs. Many kids learn about them in school, and people of a certain age remember the fear of AIDS in the ’80s and ’90s all too well. However, even armed with this knowledge, the prevalence of STDs is higher than ever, according…
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…
Whether you’re trying to rationalize it to yourself or explain to other people, sometimes you just need a well-informed reason why you just don’t want to get married. Not everyone wants – or needs – to tie the knot to live a fulfilled, happy life. A lot of people marry…
When the level of commitment that two mates have for one another doesn’t match up, it spells trouble for the relationship. Sharing your life and love with someone else has far greater rewards than drawbacks, yet there are still men and women who have trouble committing to one person. If…
There have been many studies debating whether it’s “normal” for human beings to remain with one partner for a lifetime. Certainly, many people have done so and continue to do so. But when it comes to evolution, monogamy hasn’t always been the rule of thumb. Most animals are programmed to…
Whether you’ve been dreaming of a big, princess-y wedding since you were a little girl, want a family-only affair or just want to elope with your partner, it helps to have an idea of what you want to spend on your big day. To start, you and your fiance might…