Communication in a Relationship

Communication in a Relationship

Love / Relationships

By Michael Brady Communication is a vital part of our lives: a typical day involves many interactions between ourselves, our work colleagues and clients, our children, our friends, our ex’s, future relationships, etc. This interaction takes place where we live, work, relax, socialize and wherever we perform routine tasks. Communication…

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What’s So Bad about the “Friend Zone”?

What’s So Bad about the “Friend Zone”?

Love / Love Tips

In dating-speak, there may not be a more dreaded word than the f-word – friendship. The term “friend zone” was coined more than 20 years ago on the show Friends, in relation to Ross and Rachel’s budding relationship. Now the term refers to an “almost” couple – two people who…

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Ways to Make a Long-Distance Relationship Easier

Ways to Make a Long-Distance Relationship Easier

Love / Love Tips

Despite what you – and the people who condescendingly wonder why you can’t just find a significant other in the same zip code – might think, it is possible to have a successful long-distance relationship. The first step in making your LDR easier is to outline your expectations and your…

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Are Your Mate’s Problems Taking a Toll?

Are Your Mate’s Problems Taking a Toll?

Love / Love Tips

We all carry baggage into a relationship. That said, it’s sometimes not fair to unload all your problems onto your mate, allowing them to affect your relationship negatively. Then again, there are issues that, if you’re serious about each other, you must face as a couple. Here’s how to know…

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What to Wear in Bed

What to Wear in Bed

Love / Love Tips

Looking to have a sexy night in? Perhaps you’re just looking for an upgrade when it comes to boudoir wear. If your relationship is getting stale and needs spicing up, then a change in PJs might be in order. We’re not talking about investing in XXX-worthy teddies or crotchless panties,…

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Recover from Breakup Battiness

Recover from Breakup Battiness

Love / Love Tips

Most people have had moments after a breakup when revenge, sadness or sheer rage drive them to do things they’d never do when cooler heads prevail. We’re talking about stunts like those in Fatal Attraction when Glenn Close’s character seriously messed with Michael Douglas’ character’s life…and ultimately, his bunny. No…

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The Truth About Herpes

The Truth About Herpes

Love / Intimacy

One of the most common yet manageable types of sexually transmitted diseases or STDs is genital herpes. The herpes simplex virus can be present in many parts of the body, and genital herpes is the form that results from contact of the sexual organs of an infected partner. While herpes…

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Loving a Substance Abuser

Loving a Substance Abuser

Love / Love Tips

Being in a relationship with a person who is or was addicted to drugs or alcohol is a challenge, to say the least. Addiction becomes a disease that not only affects the user, but also the whole family when spouses or partners and children are affected. Thus, the whole family…

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