Human beings are not naturally monogamous. However, especially in western culture we’ve mostly been conditioned to believe that one man and one woman is the “right” way. We’ve only just started to really accept “one woman and one woman” or…
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Does love end? In the movies and romance novels, no. In real life, yes. Love is an emotion and as such it lasts as long as whatever put it there in the first place lasts. Deep down we all know…
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When most people consider online dating they immediately think of the big online dating sites. If you’re looking for Mr. or Miss Right Now, and you need them yesterday, that might be your best option. eHarmony.com and Match.com are the…
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Can a relationship with a cheater work out? That depends on several factors. The issue with cheating is an issue of trust and betrayal. If you believe your partner is truly sorry and can truly be faithful, there may be…
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The woman-in-peril movie, made popular by Lifetime, shows us repeatedly the dangers of the bad boy, and yet, the romance novel continues to elevate him. What gives? The simple answer? You can’t fight biology. What women have today in the…
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Best wedding shoes for a beach wedding If you want to get married on a beach, shoes are going to be one of the most important considerations both for comfort and safety. You want to walk gracefully down the aisle….
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March 19, 2015 Marriage and Divorce
The question “should wives allow their men to watch porn movies” assumes that the wife has a right to prohibit this behavior. I’m not saying anything so prehistoric as: “women don’t have rights in a relationship,” so please don’t misunderstand…
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March 19, 2015 Marriage and Divorce
At one point or another many couples are unfaithful. Sometimes it’s only one partner, sometimes it’s both. Human beings are not naturally monogamous, but are wired for more than one partner in life. Nevertheless, the social difficulties and energy requirements…
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March 19, 2015 Marriage and Divorce
With the advent of the internet, what is considered “cheating” has expanded in many people’s minds to include far more than it did at any other time in human history. But the question you should ask yourself is… is a…
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“Barefoot” shoes have become a new talking point. For years podiatrists have given people shoes with special orthotics and inserts and yet, those people’s feet and joint issues don’t get better. Runners use shoes with more and more gadgets on…
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While studies have shown that people in a long-term committed relationship tend to live longer and healthier lives, this can be misleading. This tends to be more true for men than it does for women. Additionally a relationship that is…
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December 1, 2014 Marriage and Divorce
Should adults stay married regardless of the happiness factor? When deciding whether or not to stay in a marriage, there are several things you should consider: 1. Children If you have children, you’ll want to consider carefully whether or not…
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August 29, 2014 Friends and Peers
We all have those in our lives that we would rather… weren’t in our lives. We usually feel guilty over it, but still. There are just some people who will drain the energy right out of you, raise your stress…
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August 1, 2014 Marriage and Divorce
While I can understand that it takes two to make a baby, a baby is housed inside the woman for nine months not inside the man. Women always have and always will bear the brunt of every bit of fallout…
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Mothers get blamed for everything. I’d like to say it started with Freud and the psychological fashion to “blame your childhood” for everything, but I suspect it’s always been this way. Fathers are different. Unless they really screw up –…
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March 24, 2014 Marriage and Divorce
We’re repeatedly told how bad the odds are for marriage and how high the divorce rate is. We’re told that marriage kills relationships. And there is some truth to that. But if you’re already married, how can you reduce your…
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January 27, 2014 Marriage and Divorce
Divorce can be a very painful and stressful experience but by applying some self-care, you can cope and reduce your stress during the divorce process. 1. Let it all out Cry if you need to. Have your emotional cathartic moment….
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