An on-again, off-again relationship is a lot like playing with a yo-yo. Every time you feel like you're ready to put it away, you give it one last go, just to watch it rise and fall again. Somehow, it's a little addictive. On-again, off-again relationships... Read More

We all like to think that our relationships are evenly balanced, and that our partners care for us as much as we do for them. Unfortunately, it doesn't always happen that way. Sometimes, you find yourself suspecting that you care more about your boyfriend... Read More

If you're a woman, you may have heard about (or read) the famous book "The Rules," by Ellen Fein and Sherrie Schneider. And if you're a man, you may have been a victim of it. "The Rules" is about playing hard to get; something the authors say is a... Read More

I am amazed when I look at my two teenage nephews. I can’t believe how much they have grown and watching them develop into young adults has had its challenges (especially for their parents) but it’s had far more rewards as well. It makes me stand... Read More

Whether you met through internet dating or in a more traditional manner, when Christmas Day happens to arrive at the beginning of a relationship, or you want to celebrate a short anniversary just for fun, getting that "first gift" can be a little nerve... Read More

Now that you have finally met someone, you want to enjoy their company and make the most of the time you have together. Being active together can be fun and more importantly can help a couple form a stronger bond. Time spent together opens up topics... Read More

There is an interesting phenomenon that is occurring on the Internet today. Millions of people from all over the world ‘talk’ to each other through various internet media such as Facebook, Instant Messenger, online dating sites, blogs, etc. They... Read More

Being dumped is one of the most embarrassing and painful experiences you can have. And it happens all too often. You're in what seems like a happy, healthy relationship when, out of the blue, your partner tells you they aren't happy. And that they... Read More

For all of us, our values come from different places. Some of us are taught deep, long-lasting values by our parents. Others learn their deepest and most important values in their place of worship. Still others find their values along the way, looking... Read More

Most of us are afraid, on some level, of being hurt in our romantic relationships. For the majority of people, that simply leads to a bit of extra caution or an occasional mistrustful moment. But for commitment phobes, that "knee jerk" reaction can... Read More