Can You “Catch” Depression from Loved Ones?

Can You “Catch” Depression from Loved Ones?

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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…

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Dating Tips for the Shy

Dating Tips for the Shy

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Tired of being alone but not sure if you’re ready to crawl out of your shell? Shy people find love all the time, so if you’re one of them, it’s time to go out on a limb. You really don’t have to step too far out of your comfort zone…

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The Rules of Facebook Unfriending

The Rules of Facebook Unfriending

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The world of social media can be a strange place when it comes to conducting relationships. You may learn more than you care to know about a casual acquaintance or inadvertently find out something unsavory about someone you thought you knew well. Perhaps you consistently get unfavorable feedback on items…

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Is An Open Relationship For You?

Is An Open Relationship For You?

Love / Relationships

If you’ve been to a movie theater recently, you probably noticed that films about open, or “no strings,” relationships are very hot right now. These flicks are usually typical romantic comedies in which two people who initially began an affair with no plans for commitment eventually – usually after many…

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Tears After Lovemaking? What It Means

Tears After Lovemaking? What It Means

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You and your partner have just undergone a major nookie session. It was good for everyone,  and after you both reach orgasm, there’s nothing you want to do more than cry, right? It sounds completely bizarre, but many people find themselves in tears after having sex. And guess what? It’s…

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The Pheromone Phenomenon: What Are They?

The Pheromone Phenomenon: What Are They?

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Can you find a mate by just following your sense of smell? That’s what some researchers believe, although the jury is out on whether or not humans secrete and respond to pheromones. These chemicals are excreted from animals to elicit a social (alarm, food, etc.) or mating response. In other…

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Ladies: How to Get Him to Put a Ring On It

Ladies: How to Get Him to Put a Ring On It

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You’ve put in the time with your man – you’re committed to one another and things are great. So where’s your ring? Perhaps it’s under the Christmas tree or waiting in a glass of champagne on New Year’s Eve. If you’re hoping that’s the case, then there are a few…

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Do Opposites Really Attract?

Do Opposites Really Attract?

Love / Relationships

They say opposites attract, but do they really? In its most basic sense, an opposite is someone who is different. But not all differences are attractive. For instance, you might be on the shy side. Yet you have always admired those who are bold and brash. Therefore, you might be…

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What Are Your Love No-Nos?

What Are Your Love No-Nos?

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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…

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