It’s easy to make assumptions about people who cheat and the relationships they destroy in the process, but there are a lot of strange facts about cheating that may surprise you. When it comes to infidelity, most partners who have experienced it would agree it’s painful and downright destructive for…
When you meet the person of your dreams, he or she may seem like the total package – perfect in every way. We all know that’s not the case, but in the throes of a passionate relationship, the little flaws can be overlooked. That’s a good thing, until you get…
Loving or controlling? There’s a very thin line between the two for some couples in which one partner is manipulative. It’s fairly obvious when one partner is physically abusive in order to get what he or she wants. The use of violence is a powerful incentive for getting someone to…
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…
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…
Getting dirty while you get clean is a great idea for couples who are trying to mix it up or are short on time – or perhaps hot water. But before things get steamy, there are a few things you should know. First, preparation is key. Nothing can kill the…
It’s never a good time to get dumped or have to break up with your mate. But it’s even worse when the end is near…and so is a holiday, like Valentine’s Day, Christmas or even a birthday. So whether you’re the dumper or the dumpee, here are a few ways…
After a breakup – messy or otherwise – there are a few “what not to dos” when it comes to social media. One difficult temptation you may face after a breakup is checking out your ex on social media sites like Facebook. It seems innocent enough to want to know…
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…
Sex is an integral part of many relationships, fostering closeness and intimacy, while providing the participants with a pretty darn good time. It’s obviously also used as a means for procreation. But there are people who have absolutely no interest in having sex with other people – or even themselves,…