Does it seem like your relationship revolves around your partner, leaving you out in the cold? Is he distant much of the time, seeming to prefer his own misery to your company? It’s possible your mate is a narcissist. Perhaps you think of a narcissist as someone who loves himself…
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…
Perhaps it’s your first holiday together away from your families. Or maybe you and your significant other are planning to travel during the holidays. Either way, these stocking stuffers and naughty gifts are meant to be opened in private – not in front of Grandma! For a woman trying to…
As kids grow up, they learn about how to interact with others by watching their parents or guardians interacting with one another. So it’s important as you raise kids to understand that you may be establishing relationship patterns that they’ll emulate when they grow up and take on romantic partners….
When a relationship is in the beginning stages, laying the groundwork for a trustworthy, long-lasting relationship is key. Sometimes that foundation is never built, leading to suspicion, jealousy and other negative feelings down the road. However, even if a relationship begins with the best intentions, it may not end that…
Dating after a divorce can be exciting. You’re on your own for the first time, rediscovering yourself and your needs. You’re meeting new people and forming new relationships, and you’re finally happy. If you have kids, though, it’s important to note that you aren’t the only one to think of…
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…
Sometimes a woman’s biggest competition is not another woman; it’s sports. Many men spend what seems to be all their waking hours living and breathing sports. If it’s not football, it’s baseball, basketball, or hockey. While your boyfriend or husband spends countless hours watching ball games, you’re feeling more and…
By Michael Brady Communication is a vital part of our lives: a typical day involves many interactions between ourselves, our work colleagues and clients, our children, our friends, our ex’s, future relationships, etc. This interaction takes place where we live, work, relax, socialize and wherever we perform routine tasks. Communication…
Kegel. The word alone can cause a girl to giggle. But Kegels are no laughing matter. These exercises effectively strengthen the pelvic floor and the benefits are far reaching. After all, this is one muscle you want to give a workout, especially if you want to keep certain bodily functions…