There are all kinds of different dynamics when it comes to marriages, and the traditional male-female gender roles still work for some couples. In fact, just recently, pro volleyball player Gabrielle Reece spoke out about her relationship with husband and pro surfer Laird Hamilton. Reece describes her role in the…
For many women (and men) who experience abuse in romantic relationships, a way out may not seem possible when the attacks continue to happen. Abusive relationships seem to hold victims in thrall, either too scared or too worried about the next steps, to escape. But leaving a violent situation is…
There’s no doubt that there’s about a 50/50 chance of a marriage ending in divorce – but the main reasons why couples divorce these days may surprise you. A 2011 British study found that the number-one reason for couples divorcing was not infidelity (the main reason for eight years running);…
Do you have a map? Because I’m getting lost in your eyes. We all have heard them — cheesy pick-up lines. Most of us associate pick-up lines with men. However, these quick come-ons are just as much an introductory tool for women as well. The secret to making a lasting…
We don’t all have $1 million in campaign finance funds to conceal our mistresses like John Edwards, but there’s no denying that having an affair is easier than ever. Now, that doesn’t mean you should have one; we’re just saying that with the advent of technology and other additions to…
Trying new things, including new positions, can jazz up your sex life and keep the passion in your relationship. It’s a great idea to mix things up once in a while – just be sure that doing so isn’t going to injure you or your partner. There are some crazy…
When a relationship is in the beginning stages, laying the groundwork for a trustworthy, long-lasting relationship is key. Sometimes that foundation is never built, leading to suspicion, jealousy and other negative feelings down the road. However, even if a relationship begins with the best intentions, it may not end that…
So you’re divorced – does that mean that you shouldn’t give it another try? Just because your first marriage failed doesn’t mean that the next one will, too. Plenty of people get married a second time, whether as a result of divorce or being widowed, and the second time proves…
A fetish is defined as sexual satisfaction derived from a certain object, situation or fantasy that becomes the focus of most pleasurable sexual experiences. Everyone has their “thing” that turns them on – but many people also feel a sense of embarrassment about it. If your fetish involves being aroused…
Watching a loved one, particularly a partner, suffer from clinical depression can be a major downer in more ways than one. Experts have noted a phenomenon in which partners of those diagnosed with depression also suffer from it, to an extent. First, the depressed partner has a negative outlook on…