Relationship Advice

Mother Nature's Six Tools for a Thriving Marriage

Dr. Hendrie Weisinger | Posted 08.16.2009 | Living


Dr. Hendrie Weisinger

Startling research in the evolutionary sciences reveals that we are all "hard wired" with natural instinctual tools whose purpose is to help marriage thrive.

Six Lessons I Learned From My First Year of Marriage

Jeana Lee Tahnk | Posted 08.14.2009 | Living


Jeana Lee Tahnk

We had experienced matrimonial bliss before the matrimony but it wasn't until we purchased our first house that the real roles and responsibilities of 'husband' and 'wife' took effect.

10 Signs He Is Cheating

Tamsen Fadal and Matt Titus | Posted 08.10.2009 | Style


Tamsen Fadal and Matt Titus

It may sound weird, but if your man is too attentive, showers you with love, affection and especially gifts, he may be the cheating kind.

How to be Your Own Mediator: Tell the Story Twice

Grande Lum | Posted 08.07.2009 | Living


Grande Lum

Catch the ways you leave out the other person's perspective. Alter your actions by altering the stories you tell yourself and others.

How to Be Your Own Mediator: Empathize and Assert at the Same Time

Grande Lum | Posted 08.06.2009 | Living


Grande Lum

Feeling forced to choose to be assertive or empathetic is natural. Yet you may actually feel mixed and even desire to both assert and empathize.

Did Mark Sanford And Maria Belen Chapur Fall Victim To The Dance?

Diane Tucker | Posted 12.13.2009 | Style


Diane Tucker

"It was innocent," insisted Mark Sanford, while recollecting his first encounter with Maria Belen Chapur on an Uruguayan dance floor. Oh, really?

How to be Your Own Mediator: It's Me Not You

Grande Lum | Posted 08.01.2009 | Living


Grande Lum

Identify your contribution to the conflict. By accepting your part and then taking responsibility, you give yourself the best chance possible for getting out of conflict.

Tear Down the Walls: How to Move to Their Side

Grande Lum | Posted 08.01.2009 | Living


Grande Lum

If you truly want to bridge the gap between you and the person across from you, sitting alongside is still the place to start.

Break Your Bad Dating Pattern

Margaret Ruth | Posted 07.31.2009 | Living


Margaret Ruth

The healthy happy whole folks would not sooner date a very troubled person that a troubled person would date a healthy happy one. They are not attracted to each other.

Tear Down the Walls: Imagine a Video Camera is Only Capturing You

Grande Lum | Posted 07.30.2009 | Living


Grande Lum

See yourself doing well. Separate that from what the other person has done or will do. Picture success as it relates to you, your body language, volume, tone and words.

Men In Love With B*****s Ain't Men 'tall!!

Danielle Cavallucci | Posted 07.28.2009 | Living


Danielle Cavallucci

The idea that men love mean girls has led to a generation of divorce-fated, confused people who actually buy the bunk that stipulates we should treat each other poorly to get what we want from a relationship.

Gay and Lesbian Manners: When Best Friends Have Sex and the Sounds of Silence

Steven Petrow | Posted 11.03.2009 | Style


Steven Petrow

Last week I ended up having sex with my best friend, Richard. At least he used to be my best friend -- we haven't talked since. Did I mess up?

The 12 Women of the Zodiac (A Roadmap for Lovers)

Zondra Hughes | Posted 07.21.2009 | Living


Zondra Hughes

Just in time for Father's Day, I impart these words of wisdom to give you clarity about your girlfriend, wife, secret lover or soon-to-be-ex.

Jon and Kate Spoiler: A Sandwich of Betrayal, Stress & Divorce?

Janice Taylor | Posted 07.20.2009 | Home


Janice Taylor

An important part of a relationship revolves around sharing your life. Before you 'talk at' your significant other, take a look at these truly helpful and useful communication guidelines.

How Could This Be About Me?

Keith Leon and Maura Leon | Posted 07.20.2009 | Living


Keith Leon and Maura Leon

The only relationship you can really work on is your relationship with yourself.

Create a Comfort Zone for the Other Person

Grande Lum | Posted 07.20.2009 | Living


Grande Lum

If the the person your butting heads with is feeling safe, they are less likely to lose it.

What To Do If Your Partner's Snoring Is Keeping You Up At Night

nytimes.com | Tara Parker-Pope | Posted 07.16.2009 | Living


After writing this week about the link between marriage and better sleep, I heard from several skeptical readers who were the long-suffering bed partn...

7 Ways to Survive a Break-Up

Lora Somoza | Posted 07.10.2009 | Living


Lora Somoza

Here are a few things you must know and must do to get among the living as soon as humanly possible.

What Makes You Grow? ...Emotional Nutrients!

Dr. Hendrie Weisinger | Posted 07.05.2009 | Living


Dr. Hendrie Weisinger

Figuring out your emotional nutrients doesn't have to cost you a lot of money in therapy, but it is one of those tasks that require time and honest self evaluation.

How do you Want to "Spend" Your Time?

Michelle Renee | Posted 07.05.2009 | Living


Michelle Renee

When we spend money, we usually get something in return, and something that works. Why don't we apply the same expectations when it comes to spending the most valuable thing we have: our time?

The Cirque du Soleil of Marriage presents "The Mask of Viagra"

Srinivasan Pillay | Posted 07.03.2009 | Living


Srinivasan Pillay

While organic causes of erectile dysfunction may be valid indications for Viagra, couples may need to join forces on other real issues that compromise long-term relationships.

The Genius of Instinct... Your Natural Tools for Success!

Dr. Hendrie Weisinger | Posted 06.29.2009 | Living


Dr. Hendrie Weisinger

Unfortunately, in these modern times, most of us are disconnected from our basic instincts and all too often cautiously rely on our rational mind to cope with life's challenges.

15 Common Mistakes Women Make In Relationships

YourTango | Posted 06.28.2009 | Living


It's said that the definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results. So, yes, we know that snooping ...

Ask Maddisen: How to Get Off the Fence about Your Relationship

Maddisen K. Krown | Posted 06.20.2009 | Living


Maddisen K. Krown

If you stay together, you must realize that you are forfeiting your truth and heartfelt desire to have children. Is it worth it? Only you can decide.

Why We Don't Care Give: Instinctual Disconnection

Dr. Hendrie Weisinger | Posted 06.20.2009 | Living


Dr. Hendrie Weisinger

You won't find wolves not nurturing their mates because they are angry, perhaps a reason wolves mate for life.