1. Make friends with your heartbreak. 2. Deal appropriately with negative thoughts. 3. Turn up the radio. Science suggests that music has a therapeutic effect. (No, not that breakup album with the sad, lovesick songs.) Blare some of your favorite, feel-good tunes: Listening to them can trigger the release of endorphins, lifting your spirits and combating […]
For years, it’s been said that couples who live together before marriage are more likely to get divorced. But according to a new government study of 22,000 men and women, this is no longer the case. About 60 percent of couples live together before marriage. “It’s becoming so common, it’s not surprising it no longer […]
1 Whats wrong with my relationship? This may be a question no one can easily answer. Counseling has worked for million of couples and your relationship could benefit from it, too. If you can get the other person to agree to couples counseling, then you have precious time before they choose to leave. It gives you […]
Most people don’t deliberately enter a relationship that they know won’t last. However, they do inadvertently end up in a relationship that has the wrong ingredients for a lasting relationship. Once you understand what makes a relationship work, you can avoid those things that would hinder a relationship. Choosing a good mate requires first recognizing […]
1. He’s just plain exhausted, stressed, or preoccupied. Surely you can relate to being too tired, and maybe even too stressed, to have sex. However, I think that sex is the best stress reliever on the planet. Studies have shown that orgasms lower a person’s overall stress levels. 2. He’s sick or has a hormonal imbalance; […]
Good looking feet. Must love his mom. Someone who doesn’t drive like a psycho. Large hands. Soft hands. Definitely not sandpaper hands but not too squishy either. Someone who is willing to cook, even if he sucks at it. Respect for women as equals. Broad shoulders. Someone who can play instruments and/or sing well. A […]
Many say the way to a man’s heart is through his stomach. What about his career? Nashville-based restaurant chain Shoney’s put a special offer out to Peyton Manning if he signs with the Tennessee Titans – a free stack of flapjacks every day for the remainder of his career. Shoney’s even took out a full […]
Marriage, when it’s good, can be a wonderful thing. It’s like being allowed to spend your life hanging out with your best friend in the world. Remember how much we wanted our best friend to spend every night at our house for weeks on end when we were little? Well, with marriage, you get to do […]
Plan ahead. Find out what family or friends are doing on their weekend and ask them to join your family for a fun local outing. Pack up the car and head to the beach for a day of fun in the sun. Or, go camping for a night at a local state park or campground. One […]