As many as one in 14 women is a victim of stalking, and a whopping 3.4 million people reported being stalked during a 12-month period between 2005 and 2006. With overwhelming statistics like that, it’s likely that you or someone you know will be stalked during your life. It’s important…
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…
The single life can wear on someone when it seems like dating has become less enjoyable and more of a job. The concept of “burnout” normally is applied to work situations, but it’s very real for those trying to find love, too. Well-meaning friends might set you up on a…
In a relationship, there are many things that attract you to your mate. For example, a sense of humor ranks high on people’s list of must-haves for a potential mate. Compatibility is determined by multiple factors, one of which is your age difference. Is it important to consider the impact…
But sometimes you get that niggling feeling that a woman giving your man attention is doing so to get some attention back from him. Sometimes you might get the feeling she’d like you out of the picture completely. So when should you listen to that inner voice that tells you…
A whopping 60 percent of women say that good manners “absolutely” make a man more attractive. But is there any way to change a man whose idea of a fancy night out is eating at any restaurant that doesn’t have a drive-thru? There are ways to drop subtle hints to…
“Forgive and forget” goes the old saying. But when you’ve been wronged, forgiving the person who hurt you is easier said than done. And it may even seem ludicrous to even consider allowing someone to “get away with” whatever transgression they committed against you. But when you consider the benefits…
Despite what you – and the people who condescendingly wonder why you can’t just find a significant other in the same zip code – might think, it is possible to have a successful long-distance relationship. The first step in making your LDR easier is to outline your expectations and your…
A woman proposing to her man isn’t just a phenomenon we see on shows like Friends and Sex and the City anymore. Close to 10 percent of proposals are from women to men, and most guys are receptive to a woman’s proposal, according to iVillage. So should you propose to…
Being in a relationship with a person who is or was addicted to drugs or alcohol is a challenge, to say the least. Addiction becomes a disease that not only affects the user, but also the whole family when spouses or partners and children are affected. Thus, the whole family…