Couples going through rough patches – or even on the brink of divorce – may look to a marriage counselor for help. But the type of counselor, not to mention his or her certification and counseling style, that you choose can make a big difference. The first thing to look…
Experiencing your first kiss may have been thrilling, weird or downright gross, but everyone agrees it’s an unforgettable rite of passage. Whether you were a kid or much older, the first kiss is one that sticks with you, regardless of the path you choose in life. Even movie stars remember…
Are you looking to take command in the bedroom? Maybe your partner has made the request, and you don’t know where to start. Or you’ve always wondered what it would be like to exercise full control over just what happens (and doesn’t happen) between the sheets. Our guide will outline…
No one’s going to argue that infidelity can ruin a relationship. There are more reasons to stay faithful – or break off your unhappy relationship – than there are to cheat, but many spouses and significant others are tempted. The figures are murky about how many spouses cheat, but infidelity…
Obviously, when you love someone, his clothes shouldn’t be a factor. After all, what attracted you to him in the first place was his personality, right? Well, if it’s getting difficult to look past your man’s appearance these days, then there are some subtle ways you can help him improve…
One partner’s low libido can be the downfall of a relationship. But if the cause is a medication, particularly one the partner needs for his or her health, then a couple can be in a tough situation. Here are some medications that can affect sex drive. Blood pressure problems can…
Sorry, Meg Ryan. If you tend to get a little, uh, theatrical between the sheets like Ryan did in When Harry Met Sally, a Canadian study has proven that your partner probably knows you’re faking it if he’s attuned to your emotions outside the bedroom. Researchers studied 84 heterosexual couples…
We’ve all had that icky feeling upon waking up after having a vivid sex dream about someone with whom you have no business having sex or getting down in strange ways as you slumber. The thing about sexual dreams, particularly when they happen in implausible situations, is that they don’t…
There are many types of addiction – substance, gambling, food, sex…the list goes on. But it seems like everyone could use more love in their lives, right? For some people, however, love becomes all-consuming. The emotional high of contact with another person who shows interest or love for the other…
An enabler is a person who by their actions makes it easier for an addict to continue their self-destructive behavior by criticizing or rescuing. The term codependency refers to a relationship where one or both parties enable the other to act in certain maladaptive ways. Many times, the act of…