It’s sometimes easy to deny to yourself that your current relationship just isn’t working out. The emotional strain of a failing relationship is fairly obvious, but did you know that you may suffer physically as well? Listen to your body as well as your inner voice when you get the…
Times are tough, even on those who are trying to show their mates a good time. So why not take your significant other on a cheap date? It’s not as awful as it sounds – money can’t buy love, right? There are tons of fun things to do when you’re…
If you’re thinking about improving your relationship by the book – that is, using a self-help guide to improve your love life, there are a few tried-and-true choices and some books that are timely and smart. Here are a few choices that can heat things up and even help heal…
If you have kids and a significant other with whom you have frequent arguments or general conflicts, then it’s time to examine how that conflict affects the kids. Parents fight and families go through rough times, but experts say that the manner in which you handle things, coupled with the…
Whether you’re concerned about conflict diamonds, cost is an issue or you simply don’t want a typical engagement ring, there are lots of unique choices that reflect the style of brides-to-be and their mates. Picking up just any diamond at a jewelry store may be problematic if you’re concerned about…
Relationships are all about give and take. But when one partner does more giving and less taking, then that person isn’t getting what he or she needs out of the relationship. Get the balance right by gauging whether or not you’re entitled to much more in a relationship. Often, low…
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…
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”…
Sometimes it may seem like the world is taking two steps forward and one step back when it comes to granting rights to all citizens, regardless of sexual orientation. Gay marriage is legal in the United States, but some states still attempt to enact laws that indirectly cosign homophobia and…
They say opposites attract, and admittedly, when looking for a mate, the first thing we notice is his or her appearance. What’s attractive and what’s not is highly subjective, but did you know that your looks could influence the outcome of your relationship? It’s true – well, according to one…