Sometimes, it seems like a divorce came from out of the blue. A seemingly happy couple calls it quits, and their friends and families are left shell-shocked. Obviously, whatever problems caused the divorce were apparent to the couple. It’s hard for those not involved to imagine why a marriage breaks…
With half of marriages ending in divorce and more, younger divorcees getting back out into the dating pool, it’s likely that you might end up in a relationship with someone who’s already been married. While that can be a turnoff for some, who may feel like they’re getting “used goods”…
Ladies, you’ve come a long way, baby. But have you gone too far? Recent research seems to think so. A University of South Florida study concluded that while women feel better in their relationships with men after experiencing professional success, the man’s self-esteem can take a hit. Men were given a…
You use your smartphone for everything else – why not put it to work spicing up your sex life? With all the technology available out there, you can go as tame or as racy as you want when it comes to downloading some hot apps. Whether you’re looking to expand…
Watching a loved one, particularly a partner, suffer from clinical depression can be a major downer in more ways than one. Experts have noted a phenomenon in which partners of those diagnosed with depression also suffer from it, to an extent. First, the depressed partner has a negative outlook on…
When “sorry” seems to be the easiest word, then you might want to take a closer look at what’s going on in your relationship. Apologizing when you’ve truly committed a wrong act is honorable; saying you’re sorry when you’re not or apologizing for the most innocuous infractions may indicate deeper…
Most of us have been guilty of emotional eating at some point in our lives. Emotional eating basically entails using food as a coping mechanism for emotions such as shame, guilt, disappointment or even boredom. Psychologists report that it’s a growing problem, and it may even contribute to the obesity…
When you’ve been with someone for a long time and really get to know them, it’s easy to know how to push their buttons and get an argument going. But just because you’re angry about something doesn’t mean you should bring it up – or just start going off on…
Tired of being alone but not sure if you’re ready to crawl out of your shell? Shy people find love all the time, so if you’re one of them, it’s time to go out on a limb. You really don’t have to step too far out of your comfort zone…
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…