You’ll do anything for love…but you won’t do that. It’s not just a song; it’s important to establish intimacy boundaries early in a relationship (preferably before you jump in the sack) in order to avoid hurt feelings, awkward situations and issues regarding consent. It’s not a bad idea to make…
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…
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…
If your relationships resemble those you had in junior high or can’t seem to thrive without trials and tribulations, then you might be a drama queen. Blowout fights coupled with periods of being attached at the hip, followed by intense jealousy – any of that sound familiar in your day-to-day…
Researchers estimate that up to 6 percent of marriages are considered “open” – that is, partners have an arrangement in which they are not monogamous with their spouses – but is an open marriage an option in your relationship? First of all, the definition of what constitutes an open relationship…
You may feel on occasion that your attraction to a person of the same sex may brand you a bisexual. And there’s nothing wrong with that, but many people are reticent to label themselves as such because of the “make up your mind” mentality of others. Society is eager to…
Those who get married traditionally take the vow to care for one another “in sickness and health.” It’s difficult enough to do that when your partner battles physical illness, but mental illness is a whole ‘nother story. For those whose relationships are affected by clinical depression, it can be a…
All right, all right, all right! If that’s what you like to hear come out of your mate’s mouth, you’re not alone. Y’all seem to love a Southern accent best of all, according to a survey done by online dating site Cupid.com. Those who hail from Southern states took 36.5…
What happens when professional relationships suddenly turn personal? We’re talking about those workplace romances that are certain to get tongues wagging. If work and play have suddenly become intertwined, you are in good company. A survey conducted by CareerBuilder.com determined that an estimated 40 percent of employees have gotten involved…
You and your partner have just undergone a major nookie session. It was good for everyone, and after you both reach orgasm, there’s nothing you want to do more than cry, right? It sounds completely bizarre, but many people find themselves in tears after having sex. And guess what? It’s…