For many couples, “til death do us part” conjures images of white-haired spouses holding the hands of their ailing life partners. But sometimes this idyllic picture is not how life turns out. When a spouse contracts a serious illness earlier in life, it can take a serious toll on the…
So you’re thinking about going French in your relationship – and we’re not just talking French kissing. If a menage a tois seems appealing, then you may want to read up on the dos and don’ts of having a threesome. First of all, choose your cast of characters carefully. A…
Most of us have been guilty of emotional eating at some point in our lives. Emotional eating basically entails using food as a coping mechanism for emotions such as shame, guilt, disappointment or even boredom. Psychologists report that it’s a growing problem, and it may even contribute to the obesity…
Someone once said that friends are the family we choose for ourselves, and it rings true, particularly as we age. It’s great to have close friends to depend on when things get rough and to celebrate our successes. But your Facebook account doesn’t have to be packed to the gills…
When you’re trying to avoid pregnancy, a one-size-fits-all approach isn’t the best way to go about it. Of course you should consider your doctor’s recommendation first, but here are a few ways to choose the best birth control for you. Consider risk factors you might have – genetics, disease, allergies…
The clingy girlfriend is a staple of romantic comedies in which guys do their best to get away from a woman who could go Fatal Attraction on him at any moment. Most women feel possessive, jealous, insecure or angry at some point in a relationship, but how do you know…
It’s a time when parents may wish they’d considered having kids a little more carefully – we’re talking about when it’s time to discuss the birds and the bees. The bad news is that kids need to hear some version of “the talk” earlier and earlier. Puberty’s onset has started…
With the advent of social media, sexting and sex tapes, it’s pretty easy to find out the below-the-belt business of major Hollywood stars. But do you know which A-List stars’ not-so-private parts are the biggest in La-La Land? Based on quotes from former paramours and even some actual photographic evidence,…
It’s no longer hip to be square. Open relationships are apparently all the rage for some couples. But by exploring extracurricular activities with additional partners, the only thing you may be opening up is a can of worms. An open relationship is where a couple decides they want to be…
You’ve got The Rules, The Code, the different planets from which men and women come…all those tips and tricks to land a man or woman are more likely to land you in hot water – alone. Here are some tips that you might hear over and over – but probably…