Forget about the hustle and bustle of getting dressed up, hiring a sitter and paying a sky-high tab for a fancy dinner out with your special someone. Having a romantic dinner at home is a great way to save money, eat what you like and make your way into his…
Usually, when a couple decides to separate, it’s a precursor to an inevitable divorce. But therapists and the couples they counsel are finding that sometimes, separation is the first step to reconciliation. Instead of separating ultimately to divorce later, many couples are treating separation as a “time-out” of sorts. And…
At the beginning of a relationship, everything is hot. You’re exploring each other’s bodies, wants and needs for the first time, and it’s exciting. He wants you all the time, in every position possible and in every location of the house (maybe even out in public!) Let’s just say you’re…
With all the hoopla surrounding Michael Douglas’s hinting that a whole lot of oral sex might be to blame for his throat cancer, some may wonder if it really is better to receive than to give. Douglas went on record after his cancer went into remission, saying, “Without wanting to…
“Let’s just be friends.” It’s the mantra said by couples who split up all the time, but does anyone really mean it? It depends. Consider the tone of the breakup. If things got really ugly at the end – perhaps one partner cheated on the other, or there was a…
When embarking on a new relationship, each person brings along his or her own baggage from previous relationships, and that includes their friends. But there’s no guarantee that although you and your mate are compatible, that you and his friends will be compatible. First, it’s important to consider where they’re…
It’s normal for couples to argue once in a while. In fact, it’s healthy to solve disagreements by communicating in the right way. But we all have our own style of fighting, and how you handle an argument is key to the most important part of it – making up….
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…
The elusive G-spot is like spotting Bigfoot for men – it’s existence is stuff of legend, and no one really is sure where it is or how to access it. But for men who want to please their female partners, it’s the Holy Grail of getting it on. So here’s…
Dating after a divorce can be exciting. You’re on your own for the first time, rediscovering yourself and your needs. You’re meeting new people and forming new relationships, and you’re finally happy. If you have kids, though, it’s important to note that you aren’t the only one to think of…