A stick of nicotine keeps the psychologist away.A bottle of alcohol is a way to kill longingness.A cup of caffeine prevents stupor hallucinations. Nicotine, alcohol and caffeine my dose of aspirin for a good heartache. It may seem like a…
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Relationships are everything.  Living a meaningful life is not about money, the job, the car or the dog that greets when you come home from work. As human beings, we thrive on close, loving relationships. If we make the right…
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Love is a strange thing. It is a feeling that links us to so many other emotions. It can comfort us. It can make us feel unstable. It can rip our hearts out. Yet it keeps us coming back for…
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In the world of dating there are many types of people out there, or as the saying goes “there are many fish in the sea.” While you might be the one who is ready to be open and flirtatious in…
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It is not always easy going on vacation as a single person. Couples, families and friends are enjoying a great vacation at every turn and this can be quite intimidating for the single person who is on holiday. It is…
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Dating an alcoholic can certainly test your patience, love, compassion and inner strength. While the majority of people would run for the hills and tell you to do the very same, many others would deem it commendable if you put…
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You’ve been up and down that amusement park ride so many times, it’s got you so dizzy. Yet, you believe it’s love. However, there’s nothing amusing about it. Your boyfriend or girlfriend has called you twice this month, wanting to…
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Some people love being single. The single life gives one independence, autonomy and a lifetime of fun. Many people think that they have to be in a relationship or they are going to be alone forever. Single people look at…
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If you’re a teenage girl, you will know that boyfriends can be obedient creatures. They usually do what they’re told and happily put up with the rank injustice of being the gentler sex. You don’t want them to be too…
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First dates should be fun and free of anxiety, but they don’t always turn out that way. Making a deliberate decision to make your first date as fun as possible will help to ease the pressure you may be feeling…
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Ever heard, “Excuse me, I lost my phone number, can I borrow yours?” Pick up lines are the safety nets for men to get a woman’s attention. He’s expecting a light laugh or some bizarre response. But usually she’ll reply…
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Cheating is never a good option, but for some reason, people do it everyday.  Cheating on a diet or a New Years resolution doesn’t mean the end of the world for most people, but that is where cheating begins – with…
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Lovesickness, that dark hell when passions dominate every waking thought or love is lost irretrievably, sadly, may not have a single, perfect cure. However, there are some remedies worth trying. The purpose of all remedies is to slowly build personal…
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In a day and age where technology becomes more and more advanced, all aspects of life are affected. On the relationship front, we are forced to re-evaluate what we consider to be boundaries of romantic affairs to accommodate these advancements. The…
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Being “lovesick” is possibly one of the most painful experiences in life; not only is it manifested mentally, but one might feel distinct physical pain as well.  The first thing to remember when a relationship comes to an end is…
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The stumbling over an old sock, the midnight reruns of a cherished film and the nostalgic theme songs of a tainted romance wafting across the office are all symptoms of lovesickness. The female species seem to be under the impression…
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Abuse is, or should be, one of the most hated words and acts in a relationship between two people. In its most hateful form, abuse is deemed to relate to any physical act that causes harm or damage to another….
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There are many reasons why potential dates may be put off by talking about past relationships . The past is the past and sometimes it is best to look to the future and not look back into the past. Past…
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Whether you’ve only just met, or have been together for some time, meeting your boyfriend’s parents for the first time can be an extremely stressful experience. Of course, there are no set ways that you should behave; that depends very…
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    In the truest sense, online dating is more closely related to getting to know someone.  It does not have the trappings of true dating unless the couple lives within commuting distance.  Online dating is better than nothing, so that…
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Your age is a significant part of who you are and it affects your relationships too. While it is fine to interact with people of all ages as a platonic friend, you should carefully consider age differences between you and…
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WWM, 74, seeking single woman 40-70 for companionship, long walks on the beach, travel, romantic dinners, and possible long term relationship.  And you? A widowed woman, 69, oh so lonely – you just sneak in under his age deadline. His…
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As any guy who’s ever tried to size up a girl can attest, picking up on whether she likes you or not isn’t always easy. Women have a language all their own that hints at their feelings towards you, from…
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Lovesick. It’s probably one of the few words in our vast language that everyone instantly relates to upon hearing or seeing it.  Whose life hasn’t been impacted by love-sickness at some time? So how do you heal from those all…
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Online relationships can feel like you’re living out a fantasy. Since you don’t meet the other person, the relationship is frozen in time at the giddy, euphoric, romantic phase. Going online and seeing communication from the other person consumes you with…
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Dating websites can be tricky business. And like many other things related to the internet, some websites are safer and more private than others. If you’re interested in looking for possible dating situations on such websites, you may want to…
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The age of consent refers to the “minimum age at which a person is considered to be legally competent for consenting to sexual acts”. This is not usually a term used in legal documents, but as a concept has far…
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There is an advertisement on television that claims 1 out of 5 relationships currently got their start on-line (the ad was for a dating site). Anyone that does any kind of work on the web has no choice but to notice the countless ads…
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The Internet has become a major part of life. It is not uncommon for people to meet on-line and have on-line relationships without even meeting their partner. These relationships can be quite intimate and produce the same emotions and feelings…
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Online relationships have their own battles, and they are different from offline relationships. With the different battles, like not being able to physically touch the other person, how does anyone know when to call it quits? It’s not always easy…
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