Spouseless and the Holidays

Spouseless and the Holidays

Love / Relationships

One of the worst scenarios during the holidays is to have lost a spouse and face being alone. As a widower I have firsthand experience with this topic. I now understand that I needed to experience such a loss to know how important the ability to love is to life….

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The Hottest Accents: Southern, Por Favor

The Hottest Accents: Southern, Por Favor

Love / Love Tips

All right, all right, all right! If that’s what you like to hear come out of your mate’s mouth, you’re not alone. Y’all seem to love a Southern accent best of all, according to a survey done by online dating site Cupid.com. Those who hail from Southern states took 36.5…

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Dirty Talk for Shy Women

Dirty Talk for Shy Women

Love / Intimacy

Believe it or not, dirty talk isn’t just reserved for phone sex operators and porn stars. Even the average Jane is capable of some serious trash talking if it means turning on her man. Many guys get a cheap thrill over having their girls talk sexy smack. If the notion…

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Is He a “Nice Guy”?

Is He a “Nice Guy”?

Love / Love Tips

Don’t get us wrong – guys who are nice are fantastic. But there has been a recent rash of self-described “nice guys.” Don’t be fooled – these are guys with an agenda. They’re the ones who say women are just attracted to jerks, and the odds are stacked against them,…

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A Timeline for Wedding Planning

A Timeline for Wedding Planning

Love / Love Tips

With a whopping 68 percent of engaged couples planning their own weddings, it’s safe to say you might need some help getting ready for the big day. To ensure your day is picture-perfect, give yourself and your partner enough time to plan. Now if you’re like 74 percent of couples,…

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How to Create a Perfect Online Dating Profile

How to Create a Perfect Online Dating Profile

Love / Love Tips

If you’ve decided to pursue a relationship by signing up on one of the many online dating sites, then you might wonder how best to maximize your results, attracting the best matches – and weeding out the duds. First of all, choose the right site to use. Some sites, like…

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When Should You Take It Personally?

When Should You Take It Personally?

Love / Relationships

We hear so often, “Don’t take it personally.” What does this really mean? The answer is NOT simple! Let’s say that you are in a great mood, feeling loving and expansive, and someone – either someone close to you or a stranger like a clerk in a store – is…

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Chip In: Would You Help Buy Your Engagement Ring?

Chip In: Would You Help Buy Your Engagement Ring?

Love / Love Tips

Many modern couples are eschewing the tradition of the bride paying for everything that has to do with the wedding once engaged. Both parties are chipping in for everything from the cake, venue and even the attire. But it’s been virtually unheard of for the person who proposes to ask…

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