As many as one in 14 women is a victim of stalking, and a whopping 3.4 million people reported being stalked during a 12-month period between 2005 and 2006. With overwhelming statistics like that, it’s likely that you or someone you know will be stalked during your life. It’s important…
When partners are facing a tough time in their relationship, then sometimes they need to bring in an outside party to help them sort things out. Half the battle in many relationships is getting both partners to agree to couples’ therapy. Many times, one partner is reticent to do so,…
An enabler is a person who by their actions makes it easier for an addict to continue their self-destructive behavior by criticizing or rescuing. The term codependency refers to a relationship where one or both parties enable the other to act in certain maladaptive ways. Many times, the act of…
For many women (and men) who experience abuse in romantic relationships, a way out may not seem possible when the attacks continue to happen. Abusive relationships seem to hold victims in thrall, either too scared or too worried about the next steps, to escape. But leaving a violent situation is…
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…
If you’ve been with that special someone for quite a while and you’re ready to take the next step, then it may make sense to cohabitate. But before you pack a single box, be sure that it’s the right move for your relationship – and for each of you. First,…
The concept of a “bridezilla” – a woman who becomes completely insufferable prior to what should be the most joyful day of her life – is a relatively new concept. But it’s hard to recognize the signs and symptoms of being “that bride” when you’re the one who is tasked…
Trying new things, including new positions, can jazz up your sex life and keep the passion in your relationship. It’s a great idea to mix things up once in a while – just be sure that doing so isn’t going to injure you or your partner. There are some crazy…
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…