Marriage

Pornography good for your relationship?

Racy books, erotic videos – is it possible that sexually explicit media can benefit a relationship? Find out how.

Promises, promises – Why breaking promises isn’t always a bad sign

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.

The Best of 2011

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.

The trouble with in-laws… (Holiday Edition!)

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.

How you can kill love with “should,” “always” and “never.” Do you have unrealistic expectations for a relationship?

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.

Soulmates – how believing in them (or not) affects your relationships

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.

“We’re in love, so we’ll work it out” and other dating myths

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?

Is marriage losing importance around the world? The changing face of marriage in Asia

From all the way around the world, marriage is changing and becoming less important. But for different reasons in Asian than Western countries. Here are a few interesting research findings about marriage in Asia.

Do you take your own relationship advice?

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.

How long do you wait for the ring?

You have a great guy. You’ve beeen serious for a while. You would like to take the relationship to the permanent next level but your man has yet to agree. Is your guy patient or just stringing you along? How long should you wait for a proposal?