When “sorry” seems to be the easiest word, then you might want to take a closer look at what’s going on in your relationship. Apologizing when you’ve truly committed a wrong act is honorable; saying you’re sorry when you’re not or apologizing for the most innocuous infractions may indicate deeper…
It’s inevitable that after you break up with someone, he or she will move on to someone else. And it will be painful. But for many women, after they split with a man (usually of a certain age) who then falls into the arms of a much younger woman, it…
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…
Usually, when a couple decides to separate, it’s a precursor to an inevitable divorce. But therapists and the couples they counsel are finding that sometimes, separation is the first step to reconciliation. Instead of separating ultimately to divorce later, many couples are treating separation as a “time-out” of sorts. And…
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,…
You’ll do anything for love…but you won’t do that. It’s not just a song; it’s important to establish intimacy boundaries early in a relationship (preferably before you jump in the sack) in order to avoid hurt feelings, awkward situations and issues regarding consent. It’s not a bad idea to make…
It’s sometimes easy to deny to yourself that your current relationship just isn’t working out. The emotional strain of a failing relationship is fairly obvious, but did you know that you may suffer physically as well? Listen to your body as well as your inner voice when you get the…
For many brides-to-be, the naughty bachelorette party thrown by a few of her closest friends is a rite of passage. Before tying the knot, it’s customary to tie one (or many) on at a bar, strip club or other venue. If you’re the party planner, the pressure to put together…
There may come a time when you have a knock-down, drag-out argument with your partner, and before either of you say another word, you may need a time-out. How you handle that time out can be crucial to your relationship. At times, we may feel so hurt and angry that…
If only it was easy to tell when a guy is completely undateable… unfortunately, in the beginning stages of a relationship, it’s hard to tell what kind of damage the guy has. But there are some subtle signs that can tell you whether or not to pursue a relationship. Check…