Dating

Should new relationships be avoided or encouraged around Valentine’s Day? While the holiday provides an opportunity for couples to express their intimate feelings for one another the very nature of the holiday might overwhelm fledgling relationships, or break those that are teetering.

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?

A recent study shows that chemicals in the brain can alter the way you think about romantic relationships. Find out how and what this means for your next date.

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.

Do you believe in soulmates? Read the latest research and find out how your beliefs about relationships can impact your approach to relationships and the long-term quality.

Has anyone identified the number of relationships you should have before you decide to settle down? According to Peter Todd, he has. And the answer might surprise you.

As yet another celebrity marriage bites the dust, one wonders if these two actually talked about the realities of the future more than the endorsements for the wedding ceremony. To give them the benefit of the doubt that at least one or two conversations were had before the trip down the aisle, what kept them from seeing the obvious red flags? What can dating couples learn from Kris and Kim’s demise?

When I read the community boards, I see a lot of great advice given by members. You are wise. But do you follow your own advice? Knowing the right thing to do in relationships and actually choosing to do it are not always tied together. Find out why.