Author Archive: Shelly Barclay

Long distance relationships are definitely possible, for many reasons. I suppose it could be summed up very simply with “Love knows no bounds.” That small phrase covers just about every relationship dilemma. However, as Charlie Brown once said “Absence may…
Read more

It might be said that a relationship reaches a new level when you get past the part where every action is made to impress your partner and get to the part where you are not afraid to just be yourself….
Read more

Unless a relationship ends on very bad terms, it is often difficult to come up with things to say when you want to end a relationship. Furthermore, every relationship is different. Therefore, there is no “one line fits all,” or…
Read more

Sometimes breaking up is necessary, despite lingering feelings of love. One or both people in a lost relationship may still be in love with each other when the dust settles, but how do you know if your ex still loves…
Read more

Jealousy is a double-edged sword. On the one hand, it is a sign of possessiveness and need, which are necessary in a relationship, in very small doses. On the other hand, it is a toxic brew of anger, stress, distrust…
Read more

When entering into or maintaining a relationship, it is important to know the difference between love and lust. Lust can be somewhat dangerous when mistaken for love. It can lead a person to make life choices that are based on…
Read more

It is possible for a person of either sex to be a serial cheater. With that being said, not all serial cheaters do it for the same reason. Each person is unique. Nonetheless, there are a few traits that are…
Read more

Unconditional love is something that is often elusive. It is also something that people mistakenly believe they feel until something comes along that happens to be the condition on which their love fails. Unfortunately, unconditional love is very rare in…
Read more

The winter is not exactly known as a time for romantic dates. It’s colder than usual, the weather’s less predictable and people seem to be a little less cheerful. Nonetheless, there is no reason why shouldn’t be able to go…
Read more

The spring is sometimes referred to as “the time for love.” While it may not literally be ‘the’ time for love, it sure does seem like a good time to fall in love or to be with the person you…
Read more

The dynamic of long-distance relationships is somewhat different from that of “normal” relationships. There is often very little physical contact, unless you are one of the lucky few who are able to visit your long-distance lover regularly; there has to…
Read more

“That special someone” is the mythical significant other whom we all dream about, the person with whom we can have a happy, healthy and fulfilling relationship, the person who is, by definition, special. However, not only are they special, but…
Read more

Having someone make romantic advances at you when you are not interested can be very uncomfortable. In fact, it may just be one of the most uncomfortable social situations you can find yourself in, if you don’t know how to…
Read more

Anxiety tends to make many things in life difficult. Highly anxious people are never sure what they will be able to accomplish without having an anxiety attack. Simple tasks like going to a doctor’s appointment or to the grocery store…
Read more

Love is something that is often found in the least likely places. Sometimes those places are hundreds or thousands of miles away from home. It is hard to say no to love, so many people who find themselves falling in…
Read more

Some women look in the mirror and see a woman who is unattractive, regardless of the fact that attraction is subjective. She will pick out every flaw she can find and emphasize it in her mind. Sometimes she will buy…
Read more

Sometimes it can feel like being romantic is a lot of work. However, this is not the case. There are simple things that you can do to be romantic and keep the romance alive in a relationship. In fact, many…
Read more

It is often difficult for an adult to think about, or hear, teenagers talking about sex. It is even more difficult for a parent to think about, or hear, their own child talking about sex. It’s a tough issue because…
Read more

Sometimes when you are with someone whose presence in your life is greatly appreciated, they do not always know how important they are to you. If you want them to know, you have to show it to them. You have…
Read more

A full body massage is a sensual way to do something nice for your partner. It feel good; it’s intimate and it usually involves sexy-smelling oils or lotions. Full body massage has almost all of the workings of sex without…
Read more

The question of whether or not the internet can ruin a relationship seems to have been coming up in conversations a lot in the past few years. This is not surprising given the accessibility to other potential partners that the…
Read more

The ideal response to the question “How important is money in a relationship?” would be “Not at all.” However, that wouldn’t be completely accurate. That is because money is important to the well-being of both partners in a relationship. It…
Read more