You’re in love. Could he be the one? While there’s no comprehensive test to determine this, here are ten ways to help you figure out it he’s your soulmate: 1. There’s an inexplicable attraction. You are best friends and lovers who can’t get enough of each other. 2. You tell each other things you don’t tell anyone [...]
Love that lasts is the result of partners embedding themselves in each other’s brains in a positive way. Memory circuits and pleasure get all wound up together so that the other person becomes integral to the very structure of your brain, and you become part of the structure of his. Here are the twelve steps [...]
Dr. Gary Chapman, bestselling author of The 5 Love Languages: The Secret to Love That Lasts, joined Oprah Winfrey for an episode of “Oprah’s Lifeclass” Sunday, February 10 (9:00 PM ET/PT on OWN). In the episode, Winfrey learns her love language and Dr. Chapman reveals how knowing what love language your partner speaks can transform your relationship. We had [...]
So you’ve met someone online or at the birthday party of a mutual friend. Great! You’ve spent a significant amount of time with them, and you both decide you’re ready to commit to a serious relationship. Sounds fantastic except for one “minor” glitch: he/she lives 3000 miles away. What can you do to make your [...]
Breaking up is hard to do. Regardless of whether you’re the dumper or dumpee, if you find yourself in an ending relationship, try to refrain from saying the following things. Some of them are cliché, some will be interpreted as insincere, and others will likely be regretted in the days that follow. (We don’t blame [...]
With both the Super Bowl and Valentine’s Day just 11 days apart, both men and women are looking forward to one of their favorite days of the year. If your expectations are high where you’re expecting an engagement ring, or you’re looking forward to spending quality time with someone you’ve just started dating, here are [...]
Now that you’re in a happy, healthy relationship, there are some Facebook rules that need following to ensure it stays that way. 10 things to never do on Facebook if you are in a relationship: 1. Hide things from your spouse or significant other. If you don’t want your partner seeing who you’re chatting with [...]
Not all men are marriage-minded. Is yours? Here are seven signs your boyfriend will not be popping the question anytime soon: 1. No introductions. He has not introduced you to his family members and you have been dating for over a year. 2. No planning. He does not include you in his future plans (such [...]
It’s over. Now what? Here’s our simple breakup etiquette guide to help you navigate that rocky time post-relationship. Don’t: Stay Too Long Don’t prolong initiating a breakup just because it’s going to be awkward or painful. When you know the relationship has no future, it’s time to let it end. Staying in a bad relationship [...]
How to deal with a person who’s reluctant to address issues… Jenna had finally found the man of her dreams. Well, almost. Her boyfriend, Chad, was a creative director for a New York ad agency. With a great sense of humor to match his sense of adventure, Chad was wonderful to be around…except when his [...]