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Good relationships – the secret to a long and healthy life

by Emily Maywood | September 8, 2011

By now you have probably heard or read somewhere that being married is actually good for your health; but how true is this statement?

Dating, divorce, and your kids

by Heather Setrakian | September 6, 2011

While there have been several studies on divorce, remarriage and step-parenting, very few exist for the courtship period parents go through before remarriage. Here are some guidelines to consider concerning post-divorced dating and your children.

Can being in a relationship make you gain weight?

by Erina Lee | September 2, 2011

When you are in a relationship, do you tend to let yourself go? That is, do you let go of concerns about your weight and appearance? Or are you the kind of person who continues to take care of yourself no matter what stage of the relationship you’re in? If you agreed with the latter, you could be in the minority. Read on to find out why.

What Type of Flirt Are You?

by Sarah Schmermund | August 31, 2011

You can learn a lot about someone by how they flirt, including someone’s personality, attitudes and beliefs about courtship, self-presentation tendencies, and even past relationship behaviors. Knowing a potential partner’s flirting style may make it easier to determine if their dating attitudes and beliefs are similar to yours.

Forbidden Fruit: The Cause and Effects of Temptation

by Jonathan Beber | August 29, 2011

When you are in a committed relationship, you are inevitably going to find other people physically attractive. But what kind of effects can this extra-attraction have on your relationship, and what is causing this underlying taboo desire? And most importantly, what can you do about it? Read here to find out what the latest research says about attraction outside of your relationship.

Is he (or she) too good for you?

by Erina Lee | August 19, 2011

Have you ever met someone you thought was too good for you? Someone you may have considered to be out of your league? Did you throw caution to the wind and pursue him/her or turn away thinking you didn’t stand a chance. Find out what research says about the tendency to date within one’s own league and what you can do about it.

Having a bad day? Write about it. Having a good day? Think about it.

by Gian Gonzaga | August 17, 2011

I have a few friends who love to journal. They write down everything that happens in their lives. They tell me it makes them feel better because they gain some perspective on the day. But this may not always be the best thing.

Can you ask your kids to take sides after a divorce?

by Heather Setrakian | August 15, 2011

I’ve been reading about several divorced dads and the varied connection they have with their children. What are factors within the divorce process that make it so difficult (or easy) to provide good parenting? Is one spouse 100% to blame? Is it possible that some of these fathers are good parents in horrible circumstances?

Equality in the Bedroom (and why it matters)

by Emily Maywood | August 11, 2011

In the second of the female sexuality series, I ask, what part does equality play when it comes to a satisfying sex life? Read on to find out about the importance of equality with your partner and 7 Do’s and Dont’s to making the bedroom more harmonious.

I’ll Have What She’s Having (but only if she’s good looking)

by Sarah Schmermund | August 5, 2011

With so many choices and too little time, how can women know the good guys from the bad guys with just one glance?