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Whether you're dating, cohabiting, engaged, or married, maintaining a romantic relationship takes effort. We provide all the information you need
to keep love alive, with ideas for romantic dinners, getaways with or without
the kids, Valentine's Day celebrations, sexy holiday breaks, movie dates,
sexy sweet phone messages, and other ways to stay connected as a couple. And
for challenges like spotting lies, communicating well, fighting fairly, responding to criticism, understanding your partner's feelings, handling blame, becoming a parent, resolving conflict, loving fearlessly, staying committed, helping around the house, reigniting passion, maintaining a long-distance relationship
and dealing with abuse, we turn to experts and authors like Jennifer Louden
(The Couple's Comfort Book) and Sharon Ellison (Taking the War Out of Our Words). Not sure if you need the advice? Take a Relationship Satisfaction Test and find out!
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Small space strategies for cohabitating couples
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| As much as I love living with my boyfriend and falling asleep next to him every day, I love the weekends when he’s out of town and I’m home alone even more. |
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10 fun sex facts
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| What's the average size of a guy's equipment? Where can't you buy "marital aids" -- and speaking of sex toys, why do some Japanese ones have happy faces on them? Get answers to... |
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The words you use affect relationships and self-esteem
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| That old phrase, “sticks and stones may break my bones, but names will never hurt me” is not really true. Words may not inflict visible bruises like sticks and stones, but... |
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How to go on a first date
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| You finally got up the nerve to ask “Mr Apt #5” on a date, after weeks of sweet hellos in the hall, sultry glances and small talk over laundry. But what now? If you’re out... |
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Romantic relationships in your 20s
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| Romance. We are all suckers for it (yes, even you guys -- because you know what it leads to!) Images of romance surround us: the couple holding hands at Starbucks, the... |
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A vegetarian can love a carnivore, but what will they eat?
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| So let's say you meet a great guy and everything about him is perfect. But on your first dinner date, he orders -- gasp -- a steak. Rare. |
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When he has an unusual sexual request
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| You’re in the middle of the action. Everything’s all hot and heavy... ad then he does something -- or asks you to do something -- you’ve never tried before. Your libido... |
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How to flirt with text messaging
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| If you’re like most girls, the idea of sending your lover a sexy text can be quite exciting. It also doesn’t hurt knowing that the little ding of the cell phone text could... |
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What, no Valentine? Relationships not restricted to romance
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| It's that time, again. Heart-shaped candy, assorted bouquets and sentimental cards are plentiful, but not a source of happiness for everyone. |
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Creating a sensual Valentine's retreat
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| To please your partner on Valentine's Day, you should try to appeal to all five senses. The experts at IKEA put together some fabulous tips on how to create a romantic... |
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How to de-stress during the holidays
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| The holidays are one of the most stressful times of year for many of us. But it doesn't have to be that way! You can easily find ways to de-stress and enjoy the holidays in a... |
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Where to travel in the summer for romantic couples
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| The warm sand beneath your toes, the gentle lapping of salty water tickling your feet -- what could be better than a seashore vacation to escape your cares? In today's day and... |
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Chick flicks
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| "Chick flicks" aren't just for women. According to research by Richard Harris, professor of psychology at Kansas State University, guys like romantic movies, too. |
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Guess who's back? Reuniting with past loves
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| Old flames still smolder, especially when they're early love affairs -- which leave a particularly vivid mark in our minds. Reawakening such a romance can be an incendiary... |
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With or without you: When is traveling better with the kids?
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| Once you become a parent, the whole concept of vacation changes. Really, can you call it a "break" when you're lugging overstocked diaper bags, managing meltdowns in... |
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Communication is key to long distance relationships
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| With summer approaching, many college students are preparing to go their separate ways for the three-month break. That could be returning home, an out-of-town internship or... |
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Cohabiting is bad for women's health - but not men's
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| Women eat more unhealthy foods and tend to put on weight when they move in with a male partner, according to a new report by the University of Newcastle upon Tyne, England. |
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10 ways parents can strengthen their relationship
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| Many adults search for the recipe to build a lasting and loving relationship. Upon becoming parents, it is very easy to put your love life on hold in order to nurture and raise... |
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The trouble with sensitive men
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| Men have worked hard in the last thirty or forty years to become more sensitive in the ways that women want, e.g. learning to listen better, open up more, and become more... |
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How to Get the Most From Reading a Relationship Book
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| Let's face it. Reading a relationship book will not mend a broken heart or fix a relationship that needs a major overhaul. |
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Managing "pre-engagement limbo" for the woman who...
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| Tracking friends' engagements? Feeling that the only wedding not booked this summer is your own? Thinking that sending out save-the-date cards looks popular for everyone else?... |
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Valentine's Day - Use cues to improve relationships
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| Borrowing an idea from a stage or television crew may help improve relationships. |
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Sweat Equity
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| Home, sweet home should be filled with peace and tranquility. But what if your home is a constant battle with your mate to help around the house? Is it making you feel angry,... |
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Soul strokes, part two
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| In part two of this excerpt from her book, The Couple's Comfort Book, Jennifer Louden provides straightforward guidelines to help you connect with your partner on a daily basis... |
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Soul strokes
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| The most important thing you can do to keep your relationship alive is to listen to your partner. We all want to be heard. It doesn't mean we have to agree with each other, but... |
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