If you’ve decided to pursue a relationship by signing up on one of the many online dating sites, then you might wonder how best to maximize your results, attracting the best matches – and weeding out the duds. First of all, choose the right site to use. Some sites, like…
When embarking on the journey to wedded bliss, it’s natural to feel nervous along the way. It’s a big change, particularly if you’re not used to living with your soon-to-be spouse or sharing finances, having kids, and all the other trappings of marriage. The runaway bride has become a cliche,…
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…
When you’re in the early days of what seems like it could be a blissful relationship, it’s easy to turn a blind eye to the warning signs that your new guy might be a jerk. So here are some subtle signs that perhaps those little red flags that you might…
Breaking up is hard to do, but it’s even harder when you never even saw the split coming. Whether it’s been a month, six months or years, getting dumped out of the blue is pretty jarring when you were under the impression that all was well. When the reasons a…
If you’ve been with that special someone for quite a while and you’re ready to take the next step, then it may make sense to cohabitate. But before you pack a single box, be sure that it’s the right move for your relationship – and for each of you. First,…
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,…
Someone once said that friends are the family we choose for ourselves, and it rings true, particularly as we age. It’s great to have close friends to depend on when things get rough and to celebrate our successes. But your Facebook account doesn’t have to be packed to the gills…
People react to divorce in different ways, depending on the circumstances. But at least those of us who aren’t famous don’t have to watch the breakup – and its fallout — play out publicly. Regular people have to deal with the judgment of their families and friends, which is bad…
When Harry met Sally, they hated each other. Then they became best friends, lovers and finally spouses. If you think this silver screen relationship trajectory is one that you and your friend of the opposite sex should follow in real life, then here are a few tips to determine if…