Someone once said that friends are the family we choose for ourselves, and it rings true, particularly as we age. It’s great to have close friends to depend on when things get rough and to celebrate our successes. But your Facebook account doesn’t have to be packed to the gills…
When embarking on the journey to wedded bliss, it’s natural to feel nervous along the way. It’s a big change, particularly if you’re not used to living with your soon-to-be spouse or sharing finances, having kids, and all the other trappings of marriage. The runaway bride has become a cliche,…
Being too busy for romantic grand gestures is unfortunately a fact of life for many couples, and it’s one that can spell a relationship’s downfall. If you feel like the romantic spark and those little gestures that tell each other you care have all but disappeared from your relationship, then…
Your best friend has a new man. Sounds great, but what if you just don’t like him? He may seem nice enough and treats her well, but you just can’t shake that sense of dislike or irritation whenever he’s around. It’s confusing when you just can’t make a connection with…
Cohabitation can work out really well for those couples who are serious about each other but not quite ready for marriage. It can extricate them from roommate situations while easing the financial burden of living alone. But living together can create financial issues among couples, who may be unsure whether…
For many couples, “til death do us part” conjures images of white-haired spouses holding the hands of their ailing life partners. But sometimes this idyllic picture is not how life turns out. When a spouse contracts a serious illness earlier in life, it can take a serious toll on the…
No one’s going to argue that infidelity can ruin a relationship. There are more reasons to stay faithful – or break off your unhappy relationship – than there are to cheat, but many spouses and significant others are tempted. The figures are murky about how many spouses cheat, but infidelity…
It may seem like all bets are off when you and your partner start going at it in an argument. But out of respect and love for each other, it’s important to follow a few rules of engagement so that you both fight fair. The first and most important rule…
“Let’s just be friends.” It’s the infamous phrase people use when trying to lessen the blow of a breakup. But it’s rarely meant as a sincere sentiment. There are very few people who can recover from a breakup and emerge as friends – but it’s not impossible. Here are a…
With greater acceptance of the LGBT community, young adults and even teenagers are coming out earlier and earlier to their friends, families and even in the workplace. So if you know that you’re gay and are ready to share the news, then there are a few ways to do it….