There’s hardly anything more nerve-wracking than a first date with someone you don’t know very well. It’s hard to say whether awkward silence or saying the wrong thing is more embarrassing. Good conversation is the ideal during a first date, but there are a few topics that could send a…
The death of a partner or spouse, whether sudden or anticipated, either due to the course of aging or illness, is a traumatic experience for those left behind. The emotions associated with the loss can be surprising, to say the least. Even if you were “prepared” for your partner to…
Creating the perfect environment that stokes the fires of intimacy and passion while still promoting restful sleep and a relaxing retreat can be difficult. But if you notice that your lovers skulk off into the sunrise, never to be seen or heard from again, then it might be time for…
In a split, be it amicable or acrimonious, it’s the division of assets and child custody that typically get the most attention when dealing with closure. While those issues are usually addressed in court, one thing that isn’t openly discussed is who gets the friends. Unfortunately, someone is always going…
It seems like the self-help people who call themselves “coaches” can help you get any aspect of your life together. Life, business and financial coaches make a killing by directing and guiding people through life, and they now can do the same for people who are working through breakups. Reportedly,…
Most of the time, it’s obvious when your relationship has reached a rough patch. But for married people who have taken vows that end in “…so long as you both shall live,” it can be hard to let go of a marriage, at least not without a fight. Take a…
Actions usually speak louder than words, but when you take action to put your words onto paper, then you just might create something magical. We’re talking about writing a good, old-fashioned love letter. It’s a lost art in this age of technology, but going old school to show your beloved…
Perhaps the most stressful part of a first date once plans are made is deciding on your look for the evening. Unless you’re going for couples’ massages, to the beach or hiking, then it probably means you’ll be dressing up a little. Many people say they want to just “be…
You’ve put in the time with your man – you’re committed to one another and things are great. So where’s your ring? Perhaps it’s under the Christmas tree or waiting in a glass of champagne on New Year’s Eve. If you’re hoping that’s the case, then there are a few…
Everyone says getting a case of cold feet pre-wedding is totally normal, but is it really? Researchers at UCLA recently found that being nervous about marriage can be a harbinger of hard times to come. In a study published in the Journal of Family Psychology, psychologists followed 232 newlywed couples…