Balanced Life -- 7 (Maybe) Tips For Avoiding An Office Affair

Gretchen Rubin, 01.06.2010

Writer, The Happiness Project

Every Wednesday is Tip Day. This Wednesday: Seven - maybe - tips for avoiding an office affair.

The Republican Who Might Bring Gay Marriage to Jersey

John R. Bohrer, 01.06.2010

Historian of 1960s American politics

Contrary to popular belief, New Jersey's same sex marriage equality legislation isn't dead yet. There are five Democratic Senators voting no. That means at least three Republicans are needed to pass.

Friendship in Real Life vs. This Emotional Life

Bella DePaulo, 01.05.2010

Author of "Singled Out" and the "Living Single" blog

This first installment of the PBS series This Emotional Life consisted of three segments: family, friends, and lovers. Each was oddly ominous, seeming to warn us of the worst that can happen.

Elizabeth Gilbert Has A Sequel to Eat, Pray, Love -- and Even the Cult of Liz Will Be Disappointed

Jesse Kornbluth, 01.04.2010

Editor of HeadButler.com

Committed is mostly a skim-the-surface tour of marriage through the ages. It lacks wisdom. It's dull. There's nothing to connect the reader to Elizabeth Gilbert. But Viking is unleashing a Palinesque million-copy first printing.

Recession begets family violence

Philip N. Cohen, 01.02.2010

Sociologist at UNC-Chapel Hill

Evidence of the recession's effect on family violence is piling up. Here's a rundown. The NY Times reports that, in New York's recession-year court b...

Top 10 LGBT Stories of 2009

Bil Browning, 01.03.2010

Editor-In-Chief of The Bilerico Project

In 2009, federal legislation was passed that included sexual orientation and gender identity, over 250,000 LGBT people and allies marched on Washington for civil rights, and same-sex marriage was legalized in several states.

Just Listen -- Start Your Love Relationship On The Right Track For 2010

Mark Goulston, M.D., 12.31.2009

When tension exists between you and someone else, the only thing that will not create more defensiveness is a sincere apology. Apologies also make the apologizing person feel better.

OldieWeds: What to get the late bloomer boomers

Ellen Snortland, 12.30.2009

Ellen Snortland is a writer, self-defense advocate, actor, lawyer, radio and TV personality.

Celebrating wedding anniversaries as a late-love bride has its challenges Celebrating a wedding anniversary as a late-love blooming, baby-booming bri...

More Lies Women Tell Themselves

Jag Carrao, 12.23.2009

Dating and relationship coach

Inspired by all the women who are clearly ready to start a New Year by ditching self-sabotaging deceptions, I've decided to offer five more myths which could be trapping you in old, unhealthy relationship patterns.

Just Listen -- Keep A Tiger Out Of YOUR Tank

Mark Goulston, M.D., 12.28.2009

There are no positive reasons for dating a married man. Even the good reasons don't stand the test of time and turn out to be bad ideas in good ideas' clothing.

The Tiger Phenomenon - Chasing the Illusion

Dr. Elsbeth Meuth, 12.23.2009

Co-Founder, TantraNova Institute

In the context of the recent controversy surrounding Tiger Woods, I pose this question: What can we learn about our cultural conditioning regarding marriage, love, intimacy, fulfillment, and happiness?

The Year End Round-Up in Marriage

Annabelle Gurwitch, 12.22.2009

Annabelle is an actress and writer; Jeff wrote for Remote Control

It has been a banner year for marital tankings. We're talking supreme tankage here. So, let's do a round up of the extreme highs and the lowest of the lows of marital woes 2009.

Obama Won't Push Equal Rights Law in the Right Direction

Emma Ruby-Sachs, 12.25.2009

Lawyer

While the Obama administration pretends that the law is a concrete inflexible animal incapable of multiple interpretations, LGBT rights in this country continue to languish. Strong leadership is needed.

Why Would Tiger Cheat On His Wife?

John Gray, 12.21.2009

John Gray, Ph.D is author of Men Are from Mars, Women Are From Venus

Having a partner of great physical beauty is like moving into a home with a fabulous view. At first the view is all that you see. After a year you notice the view less, focusing more on the things that "need to be fixed."

Christmas Letter 2009

Jerry Zezima, 12.23.2009

Humor columnist for The Stamford Advocate in Connecticut

Since I am in the holiday spirit (and, having just consumed a mug of hot toddy, a glass of eggnog and a nip of cheer, the holiday spirits are in me), ...

Why I'm (Still) Auctioning Off My Right to Marry

Jamie Frevele, 12.21.2009

Your biggest fan

So, a couple of weeks ago, after the NY State Senate voted down marriage equality, I put my legal right to marry up for auction on eBay. My symbolic auction had raised $327 for the Point Foundation.

Is the Recession Really Saving Marriages?

Philip N. Cohen, 12.19.2009

Sociologist at UNC-Chapel Hill

If it's true that the husband's job loss especially increases stress on a marriage - as previous research suggests - we may yet see that emerge for the current crisis. If not, maybe something has changed.

Can Your Vows Enrich Your Marriage In 2010?

Anne Naylor, 12.22.2009

Personal motivation consultant and author

Vows can be seen as the bridge between romantic love and the love that lasts a lifetime. For better or worse, such commitment can lead to understanding, compassion and appreciation of your loved one.

Catholic Charities Meet the DC Council

Christopher Brauchli, 12.17.2009

Columnist and lawyer

On December 15, 2009, the D.C. Council voted 11-2 in favor of a bill to legalize same-sex marriage in the District. That distresses the Pope and his employees almost as much as sexual abuse of children.

Christmas Without Carol

John W. Whitehead, 12.17.2009

Attorney and author who has written, debated and practiced widely

Unlike many couples whose outside interests take them in opposite directions, Carol and I were joined at the hip. We did everything together. When she passed away, I was more alone than I had ever been.

What Tiger Woods Can Learn From George Clooney: Why Marry and Have Kids?

Laura Trice, 12.18.2009

Relationship Expert, Author and CEO

Some marriages please parents. Others to fit in. Others, to handle an unplanned pregnancy. As reason number seven, here is a good summary of one of the things that can lead to a long term happy marriage.