When partners are facing a tough time in their relationship, then sometimes they need to bring in an outside party to help them sort things out. Half the battle in many relationships is getting both partners to agree to couples’ therapy. Many times, one partner is reticent to do so,…
Pornography is a topic that often inspires heated discussions. So many people have an opinion about it. Some think of it as a way to get in the mood for a sexual romp with their partner, while others simply dismiss it as smut. But the one thing that pretty much…
We’re all familiar with couples that decide to live separately for a while before actually getting divorced. And typically, these couples use this “trial separation” to decide whether or not they want to pursue formal legal action. These days, however, more and more couples are deciding to remain separated, rather…
We all know a nag – someone who can’t help but pester her spouse, kids, friends…anyone, really – and we all know how annoying it is to be nagged. Many moms and women in relationships find themselves nagging and just can’t seem to stop doing it. It’s frustrating for the…
People react to divorce in different ways, depending on the circumstances. But at least those of us who aren’t famous don’t have to watch the breakup – and its fallout — play out publicly. Regular people have to deal with the judgment of their families and friends, which is bad…
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…
Most people know about sexually transmitted diseases, or STDs. Many kids learn about them in school, and people of a certain age remember the fear of AIDS in the ’80s and ’90s all too well. However, even armed with this knowledge, the prevalence of STDs is higher than ever, according…
Before you decide to do the deed with a guy (or girl), you need to pop the question. Well, five questions, to be exact. And that’s at the very least. Having sex is as intimate as it gets. So before you jump into the sack, there are definitely some things…
But sometimes you get that niggling feeling that a woman giving your man attention is doing so to get some attention back from him. Sometimes you might get the feeling she’d like you out of the picture completely. So when should you listen to that inner voice that tells you…
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…