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…
When conflict arises, are you the person who’s quick to apologize, wanting to sweep everything under the rug so the tension goes away? Or are you the one who tends to hold that hurt for a while, allowing the offensive words to gain a life of their own? Most of…
You can’t really be held accountable for what you say in the bedroom, right? Your hormones are raging, adrenaline is pumping, and you’re totally controlled by your urges. In the heat of the moment, it’s easy to just say what comes to mind without thinking first. But some things can…
Sorry, Meg Ryan. If you tend to get a little, uh, theatrical between the sheets like Ryan did in When Harry Met Sally, a Canadian study has proven that your partner probably knows you’re faking it if he’s attuned to your emotions outside the bedroom. Researchers studied 84 heterosexual couples…
Whether it’s picking up bread on the way home, forgetting your best friend’s name or even your anniversary, many people who have lived with men wouldn’t disagree that they’re downright forgetful sometimes. If you’re a woman and think you have a better memory than your male mate, you’re right –…
After getting dumped, the last thing you might think to do is try to glean something positive out of a breakup. Most people associate negative emotions with a breakup, particularly if they were the one who got the boot. It’s hard not to ruminate about what went wrong, replaying it…
If you’re a regular watcher of women’s talk shows or the Sex and the City series and films, then you probably know what Kegels are. The exercise is named after Dr. Arnold Kegel, who invented an instrument that measured the strength of pubococcygeus, or PC, muscles. These muscles exist in…
Missionary is the go-to position for having sex, and although popular, it can get old quickly. After a couple hundred times, it’s missionary accomplished. Believe it or not, spicing up your sex life can be as simple as changing positions. Why not think outside the box? A turn here or…
Whether it’s been a few minutes, a few months or even a few years, it can be pretty shocking if you’re a woman who’s dated a man who comes out as gay after the relationship ends. Then again, maybe it didn’t come as much of a surprise. Either way, you…