Communication

Do you ever feel a sudden emotion (happy, sad, angry, love) without knowing where it came from? The answer could be staring you right in the ear. Read on to learn how your cell phone may be toying with your emotions.

If he loved me he would stop smoking; if she loved me she wouldn’t talk to other guys. When people make and break promises in relationships, most take this as a bad sign. But researchers disagree. Find out why.

As the year ends, we remember some of our favorite and most popular blogs of 2011. Dating, relationship, and sex advice – read more about the latest research.

Have you ever been to a bar or other social hangout and been approached by someone who just doesn’t get the hint that you’re not interested? Conversely, have you felt that that you were doing everything you can to send an “ask-me-for-my-number” signal to no avail? Why do we have such difficulty in accurately reading sexual cues from others?

The holidays are time for cheer and goodwill, but can sometimes be buried under stress and scrutiny – especially from your in-laws. Read on to learn about how research says you should handle these sometimes fragile relationships during the holidays.

Do you expect your relationships to have a perfect fairytale ending? That you’ll never fight and will always be happy? Read more about this research to find out how unrealistic expectations about relationships may actually undermine them.

“Presents are the best way to show someone how much you care. It is like this tangible thing that you can point to and say, ‘Hey man, I love you this many dollars-worth.’” – Michael Scott, from the American version of “The Office”

How true is this quote? Is it really the thought that counts, or deep down are you placing a dollar amount on your relationship?

What happens when the honeymoon ends and conflict begins? When this happens, you might question the love between you two, and whether it was a mistake to get married. But don’t panic, at least not yet: conflict in early marriage doesn’t necessarily mean doom for the relationship. Find out why…

Ok sure- many of you might think the only way to confirm that you are in an exclusive relationship is to sit your partner down, take a big dramatic deep breath and launch the phrase “So, where do you see us going?” I personally hate this drama-inducing question and tried to avoid it in the past. Here are 6 clues you can use to verify their relationship is serious- without “the conversation”?

What was your ex like in bed? Where is this relationship headed? Are the certain topics that make you cringe or run for the hills? If so, you may not be the only one. Find out what topics are off limits and how talking (or not talking) about these subjects can affect your relationship.