Almost nothing feels better than making a really strong connection with someone you don’t know. This sort of “friendship chemistry” happens when you and a person hit it off platonically, and you end up making a new friend. It’s sometimes like starting a new romantic relationship in that you want…
It may seem like all guys are jerks, and you’re destined to settle for a guy who doesn’t treat you well. “There are no nice guys” may be a mantra among you and your girlfriends, but it’s simply not the case. And starting with your own way of thinking is…
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…
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…
It’s normal for couples to argue once in a while. In fact, it’s healthy to solve disagreements by communicating in the right way. But we all have our own style of fighting, and how you handle an argument is key to the most important part of it – making up….
For many families, divorce is a fact of life, and when the moms of girls start new relationships, they may not realize that those girls are watching their every relationship move. Many kids fall into the same relationship patterns as their parents when they get older – for better or…
Plenty of factors can make tiny cracks in your relationship and weaken it to the point where it’s irretrievably broken. But a few relationship no-nos can serve as complete dealbreakers. Is your union headed in the wrong direction? Read on to learn about seven major relationship killers. First on the…
For many singletons, it feels like the return on the investment you make while dating will never pay off in love. When your dating life feels like a hamster on a wheel, it’s hard to feel positive about your future. But it is definitely possible to bloom where you’re planted,…
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…
No matter where you live, the pressure to couple up may be intense. Family,friends and others think you should “get out there” and start meeting people. But get out where? Are you living in the best city for people who are single and ready to mingle? U.S. Census data may…