Understanding the Nature of the Enabler

Understanding the Nature of the Enabler

Love / Relationships

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…

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First-Date Dealbreakers

First-Date Dealbreakers

Love / Relationships

Everyone has their own take on their personal turn-ons and turn-offs, but there are a few bumps in the road that shouldn’t be ignored and can even stop a relationship in its tracks. How do you know if those quirks are dealbreakers? Here’s a list of red flags to look…

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5 Ways to Take Control in the Bedroom

5 Ways to Take Control in the Bedroom

Love / Relationships

Are you looking to take command in the bedroom? Maybe your partner has made the request, and you don’t know where to start. Or you’ve always wondered what it would be like to exercise full control over just what happens (and doesn’t happen) between the sheets. Our guide will outline…

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Take Yourself on a Date

Take Yourself on a Date

Love / Relationships

Whether you are single or married we all need the occasional night to ourselves. Some of you may be thinking “A night to myself — what is that?” We often have those nights where we are home zoning out watching TV, eating and feeling bored. We don’t need more of…

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5 Gay Marriage Splits That Stunned

5 Gay Marriage Splits That Stunned

Love / Relationships

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…

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How to Spot a Player

How to Spot a Player

Love / Relationships

You finally met the guy of your dream: he’s handsome, smooth, assertive and very likeable. He always says the right things and has all the qualities you are looking for in a man. But you may have noticed him behaving differently lately. If you think something is wrong, you may…

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7 Secrets to a Great Date

7 Secrets to a Great Date

Love / Relationships

Being happily married means keeping things fresh. Dates are great opportunities to escape from the everyday, methodical routine of life.  These special nights are reserved times to talk, laugh and remember the love that gets overlooked during the weekly schedule.  Time together is essential for connection.  Going on a date…

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