“I’ve been celibate for almost five years. Yeah, I know — ‘Man down! Code 10!’ I am trying to wait until I am married to have sex again. Lord knows I am. But it’s becoming extremely hard. My male and female friends tell me to just ‘get it in,’ but I follow a male relationship [...]
5 Reasons Why Women Are Unfaithful in Relationships
April 6, 2013 | Posted by
As far as stereotypes go, a wandering eye and the urge to jump into bed with multiple partners seems to be built into a man’s DNA, but when it comes to cheating, the sexes are created more equally than we think. (Cough, Kristen Stewart, cough.) Renee Lee, a relationship expert with a masters in psychology, [...]
Capacity to Be Alone is Asset to True Intimacy
April 3, 2013 | Posted by
While the definition of intimacy may vary depending on the relationship, it is generally felt to be the “authentic” connection between two people. As such, the connection reflects a mutuality of loving feelings shared and expressed in thought, affect and behavior. A host of factors including safety, trust, effective communication and sexual exclusivity have been [...]
What We Can Learn from Committed, Healthy Non-Monogamous Relationships
March 28, 2013 | Posted by
Ask any woman to describe the three most important things in a relationship, and monogamy will typically round out the list. Maintaining monogamy with a single partner can be incredibly important, but it can also be tricky. The deck is stacked against those looking to be with one person for the rest of their lives, [...]
4 years, 4 Months is Ideal Age Gap For Couples in Love
March 26, 2013 | Posted by
Love knows no age, right? Not according to this survey. Confused.com asked 2,000 adults what they thought was the ideal age difference is in a couple and most respondents answered: four years and four months, with the man being older. What does this mean about our views on love? If we go by these numbers, [...]
Novel Idea: Fall In Love with . . . Yourself
March 24, 2013 | Posted by
We fall in love with people, and we fall in love with places and things. But how many of us have fallen in love with ourselves? It’s a weird concept to think about – falling in love with yourself – it seems like something that we shouldn’t need to experience. But I’m starting to think [...]
Effective Communication Is Neither Too Passive Nor Too Aggressive
March 22, 2013 | Posted by
Do you find yourself frustrated when you feel you are not being heard? Do you get upset when your partner didn’t hear what you just said? Do you get into arguments with loved ones, only to find out they misunderstood what you were actually saying? If you answered “yes” to any of these questions, then [...]
The Search for Relationship Compatibility
March 21, 2013 | Posted by
Are you in or contemplating a serious relationship but wondering whether you are really compatible? It is sometimes said that opposites attract, but is “being opposite” really a useful standard for determining compatibility in intimate, interpersonal relationships such as marriages, partnerships, and companionships? Like most clichés, this popular belief is overgeneralized and can be misleading, [...]
Topics to Discuss Before a Marriage Commitment
March 20, 2013 | Posted by
You’re in love — deeply, passionately, crazy in love. You want to move in together. You are sure you want to share the rest of your lives. You want to marry. Stop! Before you reserve the moving truck or buy the ring, take time to discuss the issues that can make or break your relationship. [...]
7 Breakup Survival Tips
March 17, 2013 | Posted by
Relationship breakups are tough. They are emotionally exhausting, and can be incapacitating at times. For some who begin to dwell in regret and sadness, breakups can even spiral into depression. Even the breakups that make the most logical sense are still emotionally painful. And in fact, it is the emotional — not logical — part [...]
