Emotions
The Five Love Languages
Do you speak the language of love? Read this blog to find out.
Love Pill #9
Would you take a pill to save your relationship? Researchers are suggesting that this type of “medicine” might not be too far off.
Fall in love now: Surprising lessons from a cell biologist
When you are in love, every cell in your body feels love, too. Find out how love can affect your heart and health, and discover why you don’t need a partner to fall in love.
Unrequited love: What to do when the feeling isn’t mutual
What happens when you spill your guts and declare your love to a friend, only to find your advance is unrequited? Can the friendship be saved, or is it doomed? Read on to find out how to predict what will happen to your friendship.
Are broken hearts real?
Imagine this scenario: You’ve had a horrible break up. You suddenly can’t breathe and experience pain in your chest. You go to the doctor and after running some tests, you’re told you are suffering from a broken heart. It sounds like a sad cartoon, but this is actually a very real and possible situation any of us can be in. Feeling physical pain from a break up happens more often than we think.
Feeling unloved? Take out your phone and dial 5683.
Do you ever feel a sudden emotion (happy, sad, angry, love) without knowing where it came from? The answer could be staring you right in the ear. Read on to learn how your cell phone may be toying with your emotions.
Dating Advice: Valentine’s Day- more harm than good for couples?
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.
Does online dating level the playing field on attractiveness?
Online dating should theoretically give individuals an even chance to appear attractive, since the text in their profile could help offset aesthetic deficiencies. Online profiles with attractive photos are often rated overall as more attractive, but what of the text?
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.
Scientists use serotonin to change the way you think about relationships
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.
Your first fight
What happens when the honeymoon ends and conflict begins? When this happens, you might question the love between you two, and whether it was a mistake to get married. But don’t panic, at least not yet: conflict in early marriage doesn’t necessarily mean doom for the relationship. Find out why…
The trouble with in-laws…..
It has been shown that newlywed’s relationships with their in-laws are important to predicting marital success. But does this effect begin to wear off with time?
Having a bad day? Write about it. Having a good day? Think about it.
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.
Equality in the Bedroom (and why it matters)
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.
Why coffee is better than ice cream on a first date
A soothing hug, a cozy blanket, a hot cup of coffee – what’s the connection between these things and what makes them feel so good? Research shows that temperature may be the key to soothing a lonely heart.
I’ll Have What She’s Having (but only if she’s good looking)
With so many choices and too little time, how can women know the good guys from the bad guys with just one glance?
When good dates don’t call: Why does it hurt?
You know the drill: you meet cute somewhere. You go out. You have a wonderful time. In a phrase: you clicked! Or at least you thought as much, but here you are six days later and no call, text or email. Your date seems to have moved on- but why haven’t you? Why do some dates haunt us longer than the date itself?
Where does your empathy come from?
Do you ever get to the point where you feel as though you and your partner have absolutely nothing in common? Read further to find out the one common thread that lies in almost all of us.
Imitation is good for your relationships
Imitation is more than the sincerest form of flattery. Find out how imitating words and facial expressions improves your relationships.
How to Look on the Brightside
Are you as sick of celebrity infidelity news items as I am? Read on to learn how we can take a stand and celebrate the good people around us instead of concentrating on the duds.
Some things get better with age
Some assumptions about aging adults are debunked in a recent review on social relationships across the adulthood. Here are just some of the many things to look forward to in older adulthood.
Rebounding may be good for the brokenhearted
Flying in the face of conventional wisdom, research shows that a rebound relationship- or even just the promise of one- might be helpful in alleviating the attachment to a former relationship.
Read this before saying “I love you”
Who is more likely to say “I love you” first – men or women? A when is the appropriate time to say it? Learn more about this recent research, and find out how your gender, relationship goals, and sexual activity influence your reactions to declarations of love.
I am a Success Story (and you can be too!)
Read on to discover how losing focus can help you to find what you’re looking for.
