Posts from The Heart Beat
Opinion and Invective On The World of Dating and Relationships

Author Monique A. Honaman returns with a brand new blog about finding the perfect amount of “weird” in a partner… “We are all a little weird and life’s a little weird. And when we find someone whose weirdness is compatible with ours, we join up with them and fall in mutual weirdness and call it love.” [...]

I am thrilled to introduce our newest blogger, author Monique A. Honaman, who wrote “The High Road Has Less Traffic: honest advice on the path through love and divorce.” She will be contributing her insights here regularly — and starts today with interesting observations about what baggage (risks!) we bring to the relationship table. “I’m not [...]

There’s no question about it: The physical and emotional feelings that come with sex are extremely powerful, the body’s version of hitting the lottery and cashing in. Now, if you’re having great sex with someone who is truly good for you and the relationship is amazing, be my guest: Have all the sex you need! [...]

It’s so easy to focus on what is missing in our lives – but most of us have so much more than many others in this world. Had to share this blog from dating coach Lisa Darsonval, who reminds us how important and life-changing gratitude can be. To be successful at dating or anything for that [...]
A very important part of any committed relationship is your intimate life. I really loved these tips from YourTango expert/therapist Julie Orlov, who shares how couples can improve and maintain a healthy sexual connection. Here are the most common missteps both men and women make in this area… Top Mistakes Women Make in the Bedroom: Expecting [...]

Today’s guest blog is from Dr. Susan Heitler, who reveals how one man’s depression ultimately severely affected his wife. It seems depression can absolutely be contagious — unless you are aware and take action. Someone recently asked me the following question: “My husband has been depressed for months. Now I’m getting depressed, too! Did I [...]

The brilliant Dr. Seth Meyers is back with some straight talk about relationships, and whether or not you are really ready for one — or just think you are! Actions definitely speak louder than words in this area. Calling all singles: Think you’re ready for a relationship? Now is the time to check in with yourself [...]

Today’s blog is from marriage and family therapist Moushumi Ghose, who writes about a close friend of hers who suffers from a fear of commitment. I know a lot of people who are in this same place of so-called “self-protection.” I have a good friend who hasn’t had a girlfriend in the ten years that [...]

Today’s guest blog is from Dr. Susan Campbell, who brings up a topic many of us are familiar with — but may not even realize it! Relationship or love addiction can be very powerful and destructive – I am glad she is bringing it to the attention of us all. Relationship addiction might be called “the [...]

We are honored to have today’s guest blogger join us! Author Evelyn Resh, MPH, CNM, is a certified sexuality counselor with The American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors, and Therapists. She has just written a fascinating new book, Women, Sex, Power & Pleasure: Getting The Life (And Sex) You Want, and in this blog discusses [...]



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