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…
Moving on after the death of a partner can be extremely difficult for the partner left behind. Dating and even sex after that death can be more complicated. Many widows and widowers are torn between the need to find love again and being unable to close the chapter of their…
It’s sometimes easy to deny to yourself that your current relationship just isn’t working out. The emotional strain of a failing relationship is fairly obvious, but did you know that you may suffer physically as well? Listen to your body as well as your inner voice when you get the…
Getting dirty while you get clean is a great idea for couples who are trying to mix it up or are short on time – or perhaps hot water. But before things get steamy, there are a few things you should know. First, preparation is key. Nothing can kill the…
Before you decide to do the deed with a guy (or girl), you need to pop the question. Well, five questions, to be exact. And that’s at the very least. Having sex is as intimate as it gets. So before you jump into the sack, there are definitely some things…
He’s the guy with whom you can discuss your deepest relationship secrets, insecurities about your body and the one you go to for fashion advice. He’s not your boyfriend – he may already have one of those himself. He’s the Will to your Grace, the Stanford to your Carrie, the…
There are all kinds of preferences that men have for the women they date, but there may be a whole ‘nother set of criteria for a woman who they’d like to settle down with…or just have a one-night stand with. If you’re looking for a serious relationship, then try not…
Everybody know the allure of getting some strange, but some people take it to another level. We’re talking about sex with a stranger. We’ve seen it in porns or even our favorite rom-coms. However, there’s a fine line between fiction and fact. Before you get busy with someone you’ve never…
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…