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Crying Women Are a Real Turn Off
Perhaps when Axl Rose of Guns N’ Roses wrote “Don’t Cry,” he was really protecting his libido. First, researchers collected tears of women who watched sad movies. Later, males who smelled the tears had decreased testosterone and found...
How To Keep A Marriage Romantic
Romantic relationships happen because of the hopes and dreams a couple has for a happy life together. The relationship will be pleasant and rewarding as long as you are aware of what inspires those hopes and dreams.
This article suggests ways...
Forbidden Fruit: Do We Want Who We Can’t Have
Rejecting attractive alternatives (as Homer and Marge Simpson have done over the years) is one factor that predicts longevity and commitment in relationships. In committed relationships, choosing to limit attention to other attractive partners...
Understanding What Men Say
“Men are from Mars and women are from Venus” goes the famous saying. It is therefore natural for men and women to be poles apart from each other as far as their emotions, behavioural patterns and habits are concerned. Marriage is a divine...
5 Keys to a Great Relationship
1. Finding the right person!
It’s a little strange, but so often we park in the wrong place. Staying to long where we know things aren’t a good fit. None of us is looking for perfection but staying on top of what you want is important.
At...
How to Become a Better Listener
Listening is an integral part of the communication process but it is also the part that is overlooked most frequently. Many people spend a great deal of time polishing their speaking skills but put little or no effort into becoming a better...
How to Reduce Dating Anxiety
It is normal to get anxious about interacting with potential dating partners. Everyone gets concerned about making a good first impression. It is common to get some form of “approach anxiety” and struggle to break the ice. It is...
Gossip Creates Closeness
We’ve all been there. We are around our friends, or even strangers. We are talking about our lives, and it is just a matter of time before someone says something negative about someone else. Research shows that sharing this negative information...
Why Getting Married, or Even Shacking Up, May Reduce the Risk of Addiction
The slogan “Hugs, Not Drugs” now has some added scientific weight.
A study in the latest issue of The Journal of Neuroscience provides evidence that being in a steady, supportive romantic relationship can protect against addiction.
The...
The Ten Most Endearing Things You Can Say to Your Sweetheart
Communication is the most important thing in any relationship. Unfortunately, many times we are unable to put into words what we feel in our hearts. Here are ten things you can say to your sweetheart that will help you convey the depth of your...
