One out of three conversations between non-married couples contains a lie, according to psychologist Bella DePaulo, and one out of every 10 conversations between married couples contains a lie. How many do you tell in your relationship? Lying is something everyone does, and it’s not always wrong. Serious lies that…
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…
There are many types of setbacks that can occur in our lives and when an event makes a drastic impact in our partner’s life we want to do everything we can to help them through this difficult time. Setbacks in life can come in many forms: financial setbacks; career setbacks;…
Love hurts. You finally find someone you thought was “Mr. or Ms. Right,” only to learn they were all wrong. It just doesn’t seem fair. The good news is that time heals all wounds. While it wasn’t the most pleasant feeling, it was definitely a learning experience. How can you…
Johnny… Robert… Chris… They’re the stuff that dreams are made of. We’re talking about Hollywood’s hottest heartthrobs. Whether it’s their captivating looks or their overall charisma, these are the guys that sell tickets and drive ratings. You’d be hard-pressed to find a woman who doesn’t have a celebrity fantasy. But…
When conflict arises, are you the person who’s quick to apologize, wanting to sweep everything under the rug so the tension goes away? Or are you the one who tends to hold that hurt for a while, allowing the offensive words to gain a life of their own? Most of…
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…
A discovered extramarital affair of your partner is indeed devastating and knowing that you have been betrayed by the one you love will surely turn your world upside down. Overcoming pain from marital infidelity is a long and tedious process but if both parties are willing to give the marriage…
Children…Money problems…Boring sex life… These are just three of the reasons why women would expect their men to stray. In reality, a relationship doesn’t have to be on the rocks for a man to step out on his insignificant other. Or vice versa. While lack of sex might seem to…