There is always excitement in the air at the beginning of a new relationship. Spending time together is a fresh experience; familiar things we’ve done in the past become novel and thrilling. But as relationships age, other stresses in life eclipse the simple pleasures of enjoying each other’s company. We…
It’s normal for couples to argue once in a while. In fact, it’s healthy to solve disagreements by communicating in the right way. But we all have our own style of fighting, and how you handle an argument is key to the most important part of it – making up….
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…
Whether you’re concerned about conflict diamonds, cost is an issue or you simply don’t want a typical engagement ring, there are lots of unique choices that reflect the style of brides-to-be and their mates. Picking up just any diamond at a jewelry store may be problematic if you’re concerned about…
They say that breaking up is hard to do – and it is. For people, the end of a relationship can often feel like the death of a loved one. Because the experience is so painful, there is usually a period of grief and a multitude of emotions ranging from…
You can’t really be held accountable for what you say in the bedroom, right? Your hormones are raging, adrenaline is pumping, and you’re totally controlled by your urges. In the heat of the moment, it’s easy to just say what comes to mind without thinking first. But some things can…
It seems like a dumb question – are you on a date with the person you’re interested in or is it something else? But as the rules of courtship degrade, so do the parameters of what constitutes a date, so it’s important to know beforehand what you should expect and…
After getting dumped, the last thing you might think to do is try to glean something positive out of a breakup. Most people associate negative emotions with a breakup, particularly if they were the one who got the boot. It’s hard not to ruminate about what went wrong, replaying it…
Whether it’s your first romp with a new guy or getting intimate with your longtime partner, there are certain things that can happen during sex that can totally kill the mood. First, consider your environment. In the effort for things to be as sexy as possible, be sure there are…
It’s inevitable that after you break up with someone, he or she will move on to someone else. And it will be painful. But for many women, after they split with a man (usually of a certain age) who then falls into the arms of a much younger woman, it…