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…
By Rori Raye, Author of best-selling eBook Have The Relationship You Want and free newsletter If you think you’re just being “friendly” by sending him a flirty text or baking him a birthday cake, you could be getting in the way of the kind of courtship you desire. When we…
Roughly two-thirds of marriages do not survive after an admission of infidelity. If you’ve undergone a divorce after your spouse cheated, then you probably are feeling anger, sadness, resentment and a lot of other negative emotions. You likely need to regroup and get your footing in life again after such…
If you have kids and a significant other with whom you have frequent arguments or general conflicts, then it’s time to examine how that conflict affects the kids. Parents fight and families go through rough times, but experts say that the manner in which you handle things, coupled with the…
When embarking on a new relationship, each person brings along his or her own baggage from previous relationships, and that includes their friends. But there’s no guarantee that although you and your mate are compatible, that you and his friends will be compatible. First, it’s important to consider where they’re…
They say opposites attract, and admittedly, when looking for a mate, the first thing we notice is his or her appearance. What’s attractive and what’s not is highly subjective, but did you know that your looks could influence the outcome of your relationship? It’s true – well, according to one…
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…
During the period when planning a wedding all the way up to the close of the reception, couples may find there are numerous opportunities for people to behave badly. That includes relatives, in-laws, friends and even the happy couple themselves. Here are some awkward situations weddings and wedding guests may…
There are plenty of places where single guys hang out. That doesn’t mean it’s where you should expect to find one who’s ready for a long-term relationship, however. So here are some places where you’re not likely to find Mr. Right…unless you’re looking for Mr. Right Now, perhaps. It goes…
Researchers estimate that up to 6 percent of marriages are considered “open” – that is, partners have an arrangement in which they are not monogamous with their spouses – but is an open marriage an option in your relationship? First of all, the definition of what constitutes an open relationship…