Those who get married traditionally take the vow to care for one another “in sickness and health.” It’s difficult enough to do that when your partner battles physical illness, but mental illness is a whole ‘nother story. For those whose relationships are affected by clinical depression, it can be a…
It can be one of the most challenging relationships you face in your life – we’re talking about the one you have with your mom. She likely was the first person you met when you entered the world, and as the years pass, the relationship is bound to change –…
Actions speak louder than words. Sometimes it takes more than the magical phrase to show you care. Maybe you are looking for a way to smooth things over after a big blow-up, or perhaps you just want to do something that makes him feel special. There’s no need to go…
There are all kinds of different dynamics when it comes to marriages, and the traditional male-female gender roles still work for some couples. In fact, just recently, pro volleyball player Gabrielle Reece spoke out about her relationship with husband and pro surfer Laird Hamilton. Reece describes her role in the…
Been feeling the doldrums in the ol’ boudoir? Has the hotness of your bedroom cooled over the years? Take a good look at your bedroom. How does it make you feel? Sometimes we need just a little inspiration to get the juices flowing. Here are six ways to transform your…
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 seems like logic would dictate that a divorcee would learn from his or her mistakes and not make them the second time around, right? Not necessarily. Second marriages seem to be an opportunity to right the wrongs that happened the first time around, but they don’t always play out…
Finding someone special online has gone from underground to mainstream, with more than 3 million people signing up on some of the top sites. So with that many people to choose from, it should be easy enough to keep yourself safe, right? Not necessarily. When you’re picking from the online…
Looking to have a sexy night in? Perhaps you’re just looking for an upgrade when it comes to boudoir wear. If your relationship is getting stale and needs spicing up, then a change in PJs might be in order. We’re not talking about investing in XXX-worthy teddies or crotchless panties,…
You’ve just had another argument with your partner, accompanied by that all too familiar sinking feeling: Is this the beginning of the end? And deeper, you wonder if there is such a thing as true romance. You’ve been through a failed relationship already and wonder what more you can do…