One out of three conversations between non-married couples contains a lie, according to psychologist Bella DePaulo, and one out of every 10 conversations between married couples contains a lie. How many do you tell in your relationship? Lying is something everyone does, and it’s not always wrong. Serious lies that…
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…
Every year, we see more and more couples choosing not to marry. Many choose to cohabitate. Many do not want even that level of commitment. The Atlantic recently reported that these couples are not afraid of marriage per se, but instead are afraid they will be unable to stay married….
Are you jealous of the born conversationalist? The person who can easily strike up a dialogue with strangers and make small talk with anyone in the room? Do you want to know their secrets for keeping a conversation alive? Here we have assembled some effective openers and fun fillers to…
Most people have had moments after a breakup when revenge, sadness or sheer rage drive them to do things they’d never do when cooler heads prevail. We’re talking about stunts like those in Fatal Attraction when Glenn Close’s character seriously messed with Michael Douglas’ character’s life…and ultimately, his bunny. No…
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…
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…
Oh no, I forgot to take my pill today! What? We used the last one last night? I don’t have time to run to the pharmacy today! I have to wait how long before I can try to get pregnant? If lately you have found yourself uttering these words and…
Many women rely on the days of the calendar instead of more tried-and-true methods of birth control, such as condoms and oral contraceptives. Some of those that are considered “safe” may be the days when a woman is on her period. But can a woman get pregnant on her period?…
By Michael Brady Communication is a vital part of our lives: a typical day involves many interactions between ourselves, our work colleagues and clients, our children, our friends, our ex’s, future relationships, etc. This interaction takes place where we live, work, relax, socialize and wherever we perform routine tasks. Communication…