Love is blind, which could explain why so many women settle for jerks. Jerks with a capital J, the kind of guys your mom and dad warned you about. That’s right. We said it. Consider this your official jerk alert. Not sure your man if your man fits the bill?…
It is good to know what your spouse does with all their money but it is not necessary. Make life easier in your marriage and avoid quarrels by understanding what value your partner puts to money. Financial issues are extremely sensitive in most relationship/marriage more than sexual matters. The secret…
Friends? Lovers? Or somewhere in between? At one time in our lives, most of us have contemplated entering into an infamous “friends with benefits” agreement. If you’ve seen recent rom-coms including Friends with Benefits or No Strings Attached, you know just the type of dynamic we’re talking about. It’s the…
Ask your man about his idea of a hot movie to get you in the mood, and it’s likely you’ll get a one-word answer: porn. The notion makes many of us ladies wrinkle our noses, but why is that? It probably has something to do with the way we’re wired….
Are you and your partner worried about money in these uncertain times? During any economic crisis, couples have to face tough financial decisions. This can lead to an increase in stress and aggravate problems that already exist in your marriage. As you look back to when you first met, what…
One out of three conversations between non-married couples contains a lie, according to psychologist Bella DePaulo, and one out of every 10 conversations between married couples contains a lie. How many do you tell in your relationship? Lying is something everyone does, and it’s not always wrong. Serious lies that…
You finally met the guy of your dream: he’s handsome, smooth, assertive and very likeable. He always says the right things and has all the qualities you are looking for in a man. But you may have noticed him behaving differently lately. If you think something is wrong, you may…
Researchers estimate that up to 6 percent of marriages are considered “open” – that is, partners have an arrangement in which they are not monogamous with their spouses – but is an open marriage an option in your relationship? First of all, the definition of what constitutes an open relationship…
At the beginning of a relationship you tend to see only those things that are most endearing. It takes no effort to see only the best in your man. But a funny thing about relationships is that as they grow, the things you once found endearing become downright irritating. Suddenly…
We’ve all had a moment in the heat of passion when our heart rate is raised and our faces flush for a reason other than pleasure or passion. We’re talking about pure embarassment. Whether it’s that first awkward encounter with a new lover, not feeling good in a post-baby body…