Sticky Wedding Etiquette Situations

Sticky Wedding Etiquette Situations

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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…

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No More STDs? Think Again

No More STDs? Think Again

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Most people know about sexually transmitted diseases, or STDs. Many kids learn about them in school, and people of a certain age remember the fear of AIDS in the ’80s and ’90s all too well. However, even armed with this knowledge, the prevalence of STDs is higher than ever, according…

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How to Bond with Your Siblings

How to Bond with Your Siblings

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You may have grown up with them, but that doesn’t mean you get along as adults. We’re talking about brothers and sisters, of course. Once you graduate from the backseat antagonizing phase of, “He’s touching me!” your relationship with your siblings should get better, right? For some siblings, that’s not…

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Women’s Lib: Pop the Question to Him

Women’s Lib: Pop the Question to Him

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A woman proposing to her man isn’t just a phenomenon we see on shows like Friends and Sex and the City anymore. Close to 10 percent of proposals are from women to men, and most guys are receptive to a woman’s proposal, according to iVillage. So should you propose to…

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Design Your Bedroom for Love

Design Your Bedroom for Love

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Creating the perfect environment that stokes the fires of intimacy and passion while still promoting restful sleep and a relaxing retreat can be difficult. But if you notice that your lovers skulk off into the sunrise, never to be seen or heard from again, then it might be time for…

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Early Signs of Emotional Abuse

Early Signs of Emotional Abuse

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Domestic violence is a major problem for women – and men – and its effects are devastating. But a more subtle form of abuse is equally problematic, and its signs are more difficult to see than telltale bruises and black eyes. Emotional abuse is as painful as physical abuse, but…

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How to Handle Fighting in Public

How to Handle Fighting in Public

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When you are out with your partner, it’s not always easy to put on a happy face, especially when he or she has rubbed you the wrong way. A night out can quickly turn ugly when loved ones turn on each other. It can happen to those of us in…

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Teach Him to Kiss

Teach Him to Kiss

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Is your man sexy in every other way…besides smooching? Sloppy, wet, too much tongue – sounds like a dog, but unfortunately, men can be bad kissers, too. But like dogs, men can be trained! First, consider the length of time you’ve been together. Is it a first kiss that’s got…

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Is Monogamy Unnatural?

Is Monogamy Unnatural?

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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…

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Reasons Not to Get Married

Reasons Not to Get Married

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Whether you’re trying to rationalize it to yourself or explain to other people, sometimes you just need a well-informed reason why you just don’t want to get married. Not everyone wants – or needs – to tie the knot to live a fulfilled, happy life. A lot of people marry…

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