relationship advice
Use This Communication Skill to Build Better Relationships
Posted on March 19, 2013
The happiest and most successful people tend to be extremely caring, says author Brendon Burchard. The following strategy makes others feel special–and helps you connect with them on a deeper level. From The Charge: Activating the 10 Human Drives That Make You Feel Alive.
How to Thrill Your Man on Valentine’s Day
Posted on February 11, 2013
Guys like to feel special on V-Day, too, say authors Maxwell Billieon and Ray J. Here are eight ways to make your day together unforgettable, from their book, Death of the Cheating Man: What Every Woman Must Know about Men Who Stray.
The Secret to Keeping Him Committed, from a Guy’s Point of View
Posted on February 5, 2013
Should we help him feel like a “conqueror”? Allowing men to take the lead sometimes helps men stay committed to the relationship, say Maxwell Billieon and Ray J, authors of Death of the Cheating Man: What Every Woman Must Know about Men Who Stray.
How to Spot the 8 Different Types of Cheaters
Posted on November 14, 2012
Ever get the feeling you’re not the only one in your man’s life? From the “weekend cheater” to the “dirt-bag cheater,” authors Maxwell Billieon and Ray J identify the various types of unfaithful guys. From Death of the Cheating Man: What Every Woman Must Know about Men Who Stray.
How to Make a Man Want You Using The 30-Day Rule
Posted on July 11, 2012
Weird science: If you want to build a relationship with your guy, clinical evidence says you should consider applying the “The 30-day Rule.” From Death of the Cheating Man: What Every Woman Must Know about Men Who Stray, by Maxwell Billieon and Ray J.
5 Simple Ways to Spot a Cheater
Posted on May 30, 2012
Tired of worrying about a girl on the side? These basic skills will help you identify a potential cheater before you get too involved. From Death of the Cheating Man: What Every Woman Must Know about Men Who Stray, by Maxwell Billieon and Ray J.
How to Get Up and Move on When Your Guy Doesn’t Want to Commit
Posted on May 30, 2012
By Terrance Dean
Author of Mogul
Not all men are relationship material. Many of them are not quite ready to settle down. They’re perfectly content being bachelors. But you are ready to settle down in a relationship. I’m going to do you a favor and break it down so that you will be able to identify a man who isn’t worth your time.
How to Find Time for Romance while Raising Kids
Posted on February 14, 2012
By Mayim Bialik, Ph.D.
Author of Beyond the Sling
More than almost any other aspect of attachment parenting, I’m asked about my relationship with my husband. Nurturing a relationship with your spouse once you have had kids is challenging any way you cut it, but imagine your kids sleeping in your bed and breastfeeding on demand every 2 hours for the better part of many months. But what often ignites passion for a spouse is their compassion and understanding.
5 Tips for Being Happily Single on Valentine’s Day
Posted on February 10, 2012
By Jessica Massa
Author of The Gaggle
As a single woman, there are many ways to approach Valentine’s Day. Here’s the good news: You don’t have to overplan, underplan, glorify, or ignore Valentine’s Day just because you don’t have a significant other, or even a date. You can actually enjoy the holiday! Or at the very least, you can refuse to let it turn you into a bitter and lonely hater of all things red and fragrant.
5 Things You Can Learn from a First Kiss (and One You Can’t)
Posted on February 1, 2012
By Jack Murnighan
Co-author of Much Ado about Loving
First kisses can be some of the romantic, erotic, mind-jellying, and utterly terrifying moments of our lives. But how much (or how little) do they tell us about how the relationship would go as a whole? In fact, they can predict a lot more than you might guess.
Why Do Women Avoid Ending Friendships?
Posted on December 27, 2011
It’s simple human nature to want to avoid conflict. But by not addressing the problem—or by mishandling the breakup—you might guarantee discomfort and unhappiness for days, weeks, maybe years, says Liz Pryor, Good Morning America’s advice guru and author of What Did I Do Wrong?: When Women Don’t Tell Each Other the Friendship Is Over. She shares the story of former friends, Terry and Mia, to illustrate.
Top 6 Relationship Myths: Are Happily-Ever-Afters Really Possible?
Posted on November 29, 2011
By Sabrina Jeffries
Author of To Wed a Wild Lord
I’ve been married for twenty-seven years. There’s a reason I write about Happily Ever Afters: I believe in them. I believe that everyone has someone out there for them, and that relationships can last. My marriage grows richer by the year, and it has survived periods of extreme upheaval. These myths do nothing to help love last.
Kim Kardashian and Kris Humphries Divorcing: Why Are So Many Celebs Unlucky in Love?
Posted on November 1, 2011
By Deborah Goldstein
The Kim Kardashian and Kris Humphries breakup proves, once again, that you can be beautiful, rich, famous—and sadly, unlucky in love. Hollywood brides and grooms might enjoy free everything from publicity-seeking wedding vendors, but a happily-ever-after seems to be the one thing they can’t get comped.
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