Signs He’s Not Ready to Commit

Signs He’s Not Ready to Commit

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In the initial stages of a relationship when the thrill of new love is in the air, you might start thinking whether or not this new guy is going to be The One. And if you’re ready to commit – whether it’s becoming exclusive now and perhaps a proposal down…

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Amicable Exes: Should You Stay Friends?

Amicable Exes: Should You Stay Friends?

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“Let’s just be friends.” It’s the mantra said by couples who split up all the time, but does anyone really mean it? It depends. Consider the tone of the breakup. If things got really ugly at the end – perhaps one partner cheated on the other, or there was a…

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When Intercourse Doesn’t Mean Orgasm

When Intercourse Doesn’t Mean Orgasm

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Can’t have an orgasm through intercourse alone? Join the club. Planned Parenthood estimates that as many as 80 percent of women have problems achieving the big O through intercourse alone. So what’s a girl to do when she doesn’t? Plenty. According to the experts, there’s more than one way to…

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How Safe Is the Pull-Out Method?

How Safe Is the Pull-Out Method?

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Many couples rely on the good, old-fashioned pull-out, or withdrawal, method for contraception. It’s common practice for people whose religions eschew birth control or those who also rely on the rhythm method. The withdrawal method entails the man pulling his penis out of the vagina before ejaculating. Ideally, it keeps…

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Should You and Your Partner Share Money?

Should You and Your Partner Share Money?

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Cohabitation can work out really well for those couples who are serious about each other but not quite ready for marriage. It can extricate them from roommate situations while easing the financial burden of living alone. But living together can create financial issues among couples, who may be unsure whether…

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Tips for a Successful Double Date

Tips for a Successful Double Date

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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…

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What’s So Bad about the “Friend Zone”?

What’s So Bad about the “Friend Zone”?

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In dating-speak, there may not be a more dreaded word than the f-word – friendship. The term “friend zone” was coined more than 20 years ago on the show Friends, in relation to Ross and Rachel’s budding relationship. Now the term refers to an “almost” couple – two people who…

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Do Pre-Wedding Jitters Foretell Divorce?

Do Pre-Wedding Jitters Foretell Divorce?

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Everyone says getting a case of cold feet pre-wedding is totally normal, but is it really? Researchers at UCLA recently found that being nervous about marriage can be a harbinger of hard times to come. In a study published in the Journal of Family Psychology, psychologists followed 232 newlywed couples…

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Tie the Knot on a Budget

Tie the Knot on a Budget

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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…

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