An enabler is a person who by their actions makes it easier for an addict to continue their self-destructive behavior by criticizing or rescuing. The term codependency refers to a relationship where one or both parties enable the other to act in certain maladaptive ways. Many times, the act of…
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…
Ask your man about his idea of a hot movie to get you in the mood, and it’s likely you’ll get a one-word answer: porn. The notion makes many of us ladies wrinkle our noses, but why is that? It probably has something to do with the way we’re wired….
We’ve learned early on in life that it’s better to win, and in order to win, we need to be competitive. Although this attitude works well in sports and games, it can rear its ugly head in a romantic relationship. Too much competition can cause both partners to constantly try…
Friends? Lovers? Or somewhere in between? At one time in our lives, most of us have contemplated entering into an infamous “friends with benefits” agreement. If you’ve seen recent rom-coms including Friends with Benefits or No Strings Attached, you know just the type of dynamic we’re talking about. It’s the…
Love is not predictable, so why should dating have rules? Well, the reason for this is that when women follow their hearts and not their heads during dating, the way that they act around men is not always in their own best interests. You can’t expect to treat a man…
Love is blind, which could explain why so many women settle for jerks. Jerks with a capital J, the kind of guys your mom and dad warned you about. That’s right. We said it. Consider this your official jerk alert. Not sure your man if your man fits the bill?…
Relevance Info Services, an international publisher of quality information, approached me as an expert in relationship issues with the question if I could evaluate a number of websites that offer methods and tips for saving relationships and prevent a divorce. The fact is that, with respect for all the well…
Same-sex celebrity couples weather the same types of storms as any hetero pair, including cheating partners, miscommunication and plain old personality conflicts. And just like straight couples, some gay marriage splits come as a complete shocker. Below are 5 high-profile breakups that stunned. 1. Jane Lynch and Lara Embry In…
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…