Being alone in a new city can be daunting. Perhaps a new job or just a fresh start was in order, and you moved somewhere where you don’t really know any other adults. Regardless of whether you’re a loner or an extrovert, you’ll need a support system at some point,…
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…
Unless you’ve been living under a rock for the past several months, you’ve undoubtedly heard the rave reviews surrounding E.L. James’ book “50 Shades of Grey.” This instant literary phenomenon tells the story of a college student who is being courted into signing a contract to be a “submissive” where…
The death of a partner or spouse, whether sudden or anticipated, either due to the course of aging or illness, is a traumatic experience for those left behind. The emotions associated with the loss can be surprising, to say the least. Even if you were “prepared” for your partner to…
Dear old Mom may have passed more down to you than your hair color and sparkling blue eyes. In fact, you take your mom out on every date you go on. No, not as a chaperone but in your habits and mannerisms of romantic relationships. The way you handle relationships…
There have been many studies debating whether it’s “normal” for human beings to remain with one partner for a lifetime. Certainly, many people have done so and continue to do so. But when it comes to evolution, monogamy hasn’t always been the rule of thumb. Most animals are programmed to…
Couples going through rough patches – or even on the brink of divorce – may look to a marriage counselor for help. But the type of counselor, not to mention his or her certification and counseling style, that you choose can make a big difference. The first thing to look…
It is good to know what your spouse does with all their money but it is not necessary. Make life easier in your marriage and avoid quarrels by understanding what value your partner puts to money. Financial issues are extremely sensitive in most relationship/marriage more than sexual matters. The secret…
The holidays already make families feel like they’re being pulled in a million different directions, particularly if kids are involved. But when you and your significant other must split your time among your two families, then the holidays can be even more stressful. So what’s a family to do when…
Whether you’re considering being in a relationship with a person or simply having a casual interaction with them, there are certain signs you shouldn’t ignore if you suspect potential problems. Experts say never to ignore that “inner voice” that throws up red flags when interacting with someone. Your subconscious may…