Let's Talk Relationships (Page 18)

Amber Brooks

By: Amber Brooks

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Editor: Lillian Castro

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Relationships have incredible upsides, in fact too many to list here. But they can also be a lot of work if we’re being honest. We know the dynamics of romantic partnerships can feel somewhat like a mystery, especially if it’s your first or your first serious one in a while.

So to ease things up, our experts have agreed to provide key insights into navigating the ebbs and flows of relationships, and how they can add value and joy to our lives.

Our expert-backed content provides readers with the advice to approach relationships with intention, effort, and understanding. Whether you’re in a relationship or dating to find one, our experts want to guide you to take healthy steps toward meeting your goals.

We’ll recommend the best dating apps and sites for getting serious and discuss the steps you should take to settle down and commit. Our authors also cover the five love languages, attachment styles, codependency, and more helpful tips, so you can love better and live fuller.

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5 Relationship Lessons from Bravo’s Newlyweds Kirk and Laura Knight

5 Relationship Lessons from Bravo's Newlyweds Kirk and Laura Knight

Rachel Dack

Rachel Dack

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Welcome to Bravo TV’s “Newlyweds: The First Year.” Season two premieres March 10 and will highlight the joys and challenges couples commonly endure during the first year of marriage. Meet Kirk and Laura Knight, one of the four couples who will be featured on Bravo’s hit series. Kirk and Laura will share their lives as they embark on their journey as newlyweds. Last week I had the opportunity to interview Kirk and...

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12 Unexpectedly Perfect Cities to Get Married In

12 Unexpectedly Perfect Cities to Get Married In

Hayley Matthews

Hayley Matthews

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Whether you’re looking to stay close to home or want to hop on an adventure, your wedding spot should be as special as the event itself. Although there are some buzzed-about spots that are worth the hype, there are even more that fly under the radar. Here is a list of 12 cities you may not have considered for your big day — but should! 12. Wilmington, North Carolina Wilmington is a port city, so you know the views...

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Dr. Roksana Badruddoja: What Does It Mean to Be a Woman in America?

Dr. Roksana Badruddoja: What Does It Mean to Be a Woman in America?

Hayley Matthews

Hayley Matthews

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The 411: No matter what she's working on, Dr. Roksana Badruddoja dives head first into her research with dedication and passion, especially when it comes to helping the status of women. Dr. Roksana Badruddoja may have an MBA in finance, but her true calling is sociology, something she discovered when working at a domestic violence agency and shelter 16 years ago. "It was there that I really started looking at...

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16 Sexiest Beaches in America

16 Sexiest Beaches in America

Hayley Matthews

Hayley Matthews

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Between slipping on that polka-dot bikini and sipping Mai Thais, you can always count on the beach to heat things up. Whether you like to kick it poolside or explore local tiki bars, the beach is a constant sultry getaway. But not all beaches are created equal. To help you decide where to spend your next island vacation, we rounded up the 16 sexiest beaches in America — and some sexy adventures that await...

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10 Best Cities for Finding Love

10 Best Cities for Finding Love

James Daugherty

James Daugherty

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The real estate gurus at Zillow released their data on the top cities for singles. The data is interesting, and their team of researchers compiled data on four points: The percentage of single residents who live in each particular city The number of new single residents who have recently relocated to that city The number of date spots per capita. According to the report, date spots consist of restaurants,...

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6 Causes of Relationship Anxiety & How to Handle It (Part 1)

6 Causes of Relationship Anxiety & How to Handle It (Part 1)

Rachel Dack

Rachel Dack

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The experience of anxiety takes on many forms and is commonly described as intense, confusing, frustrating and sad. Anxiety manifests as physical and somatic symptoms, such as increased heart rate, shaking, insomnia, rapid breathing, muscular tension, sweating and fatigue. It can cause fidgety behavior, an inability to concentrate or focus, as well as feelings of nervousness and impending panic or doom. When not...

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My Girlfriend Has Lost Interest In Me

My Girlfriend Has Lost Interest In Me

David Wygant

David Wygant

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So you're in a relationship and your girlfriend is not the same loving, receptive woman she was when you first started hanging out? What's a man to do? First off, I've got to tell you: It's most likely your fault You see, when a woman pulls back and is no longer receptive, it means her needs are not being met. It goes both ways. When you're in a relationship and you pull back and stop giving love, it’s because your...

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17 Most Romantic Destinations in the U.S.

17 Most Romantic Destinations in the U.S.

Hayley Matthews

Hayley Matthews

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Paris, Fiji, Venice — couples usually think of these places when they want to plan a romantic getaway. But let's think outside the traveling box, shall we? Not only does the U.S. have baseball, apple pie and George Clooney, but this great country also has a lot of romantic cities — and more than just the ones you'd expect! We scoured the web (as well as a map) and found the 17 most romantic destinations in the...

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6 Studies That Prove Online Dating is WAY Better Than Offline Dating

6 Studies That Prove Online Dating is WAY Better Than Offline Dating

Hayley Matthews

Hayley Matthews

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Online dating sites pride themselves on their self-proclaimed status as the future of matchmaking and matrimonial bliss. They offer a plethora of potential partners to choose from and an efficient outlet for busy singles to date on their time and terms. At the heart of it all, however, these "expert matchmakers" are a business cloaked in Cupid's clothing. Is online dating really the way to go for memorable,...

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How Long Does It Take Before Making It Official?

How Long Does It Take Before Making It Official?

Jodi Meyer

Jodi Meyer

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How long do you date before making it official? This is a very interesting question because it does not have just one right or wrong answer. It really depends on the emotions of both parties. Relationships develop between both partners at different speeds, so there is no way to give you an answer on how long it can take. People do not necessarily fall in love at the same exact time. Often one falls much quicker...

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3 Reasons Divorced Women Make Better Girlfriends

3 Reasons Divorced Women Make Better Girlfriends

April Braswell

April Braswell

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Most senior men desire to be in a fulfilling romantic relationship. The majority of relationship-motivated men look more at the woman than at her exact age. They are most often desiring women who have great relationship skills and are visually attractive. More often than her never-married sisters, the divorced woman comes out ahead in the senior dating game because she's been married, and perhaps a bit burnt by...

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10 Cutest Kid Couples of All Time

10 Cutest Kid Couples of All Time

Hayley Matthews

Hayley Matthews

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Adults are known for screwing up relationships, but kids aren't. That's why it's nice to relish innocent first love every once in awhile. After scouring the Internet for the cutest of cute kid couples, we present you with this adorable compilation. 1. Darla and Alfalfa — "Little Rascals" These cutie pies may have struggled a bit, but it's obvious they're meant to be. Alfalfa, a "womun hater"? Hardly. He can woo a...

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Study: Relationship Reflection Post-Breakup Speeds Emotional Recovery

Study: Relationship Reflection Post-Breakup Speeds Emotional Recovery

Hayley Matthews

Hayley Matthews

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They say you never forget your first love. This seems to be especially true the immediate hours, days and weeks following any relationship's end. The wallowing, the runny mascara, the Adele-dominated playlist blaring on repeat — we've all been there. Somewhere in the cookie-dough-eating abyss, we find ourselves wondering if this mourning process is helpful to the moving on process. I can't attest to the cookie...

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Uncornered Market’s Top 3 Tips for Traveling Couples

Uncornered Market’s Top 3 Tips for Traveling Couples

Hayley Matthews

Hayley Matthews

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TL;DR: Having visited more than 80 countries, Audrey Scott and Daniel Noll, of UncorneredMarket.com, share their best tips for couples who want to see the world together.  For the past 17 years, travel has been an important part of Audrey Scott and Daniel Noll's lives. The once long-distance duo often trekked two hours away to visit each other on weekends and even further when Scott was in the Peace...

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Dr. Amy Steinbugler’s “Beyond Loving”: How Race Really Affects Relationships

Dr. Amy Steinbugler’s “Beyond Loving”: How Race Really Affects Relationships

Hayley Matthews

Hayley Matthews

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TL;DR: Not only has Dr. Amy Steinbugler’s book "Beyond Loving" won two prestigious awards, but it’s also challenging common misconceptions about race and relationships. In the 15 years Dr. Amy Steinbugler has been studying sociology, she’s never taken the easy road, and the same holds true for her 2012 book Beyond Loving: Intimate Racework in Lesbian, Gay and Straight Interracial Relationships." As a sociology...

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I’ve Been Proposed to 9 Times; Why I Wasn’t in Love with Most of Them

I’ve Been Proposed to 9 Times; Why I Wasn’t in Love with Most of Them

Laurel House

Laurel House

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Simple Marriage: Expert Help from the Comfort of Your Own Home

Simple Marriage: Expert Help from the Comfort of Your Own Home

Hayley Matthews

Hayley Matthews

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TL;DR: Consisting of online courses, ebooks, videos, podcasts AND an active blog with a collection of experts, there are few marriage counseling centers that offer more helpful tools for couples than Dr. Corey Allan's SimpleMarriage.net. Did you know the average couple lives unhappily for six years before seeking counseling? As a Marriage and Family Therapist, as well as a Licensed Professional Counselor with a...

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5 Ways GoodTherapy.org Will Find the Right Therapist for Your Love Life

5 Ways GoodTherapy.org Will Find the Right Therapist for Your Love Life

Hayley Matthews

Hayley Matthews

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TL;DR: As the leading online therapist directory, GoodTherapy.org provides struggling couples with the experts they need to turn their relationship around. With 40 to 50 percent of marriages ending in divorce in the United States, there's no doubt most couples will go through rough patches in their relationship. Big life changes like having children, moving to a new city, losing a family member or experiencing sexual...

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Study: Caucasians 9% More Likely to Meet Than Be Picked Up for First Date

Study: Caucasians 9% More Likely to Meet Than Be Picked Up for First Date

Hayley Matthews

Hayley Matthews

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This is an exclusive study conducted by DatingAdvice.com, which surveyed respondents over the course of three weeks to reflect an accurate representation of the U.S. population. You get picked up for a first date and everything seems great ... until it's not. Maybe he gets too tipsy to drive, or maybe she turns out to be obsessed with cats. Whatever the problem is, you still have to rely on this stranger to give...

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11 Best Polyamory Blogs of 2014

11 Best Polyamory Blogs of 2014

Hayley Matthews

Hayley Matthews

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Polyamory is often described as "consensual, ethical and responsible nonmonogamy," but it's far more complex than that. Every relationship establishes its own rules and guidelines on how polyamory works for them, and these folks are often looked down upon for their involvement in something so "taboo." Considering the view most people take on polyamory, it can be hard to find solid, relevant advice for...

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Study: Seniors 39% More Likely to Choose Coffee as First Date Activity

Study: Seniors 39% More Likely to Choose Coffee as First Date Activity

Hayley Matthews

Hayley Matthews

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This is an exclusive study conducted by DatingAdvice.com, which surveyed respondents over the course of three weeks to reflect an accurate representation of the U.S. population. Since the dawn of time - well, the dawn of coffee shops - there has been debate as to whether or not coffee is the go-to first date activity. Is it not structured enough? Is it considered cheap? Is it too cliche? And then there are the...

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Dr. Scott Braithwaite: Creator of the Go-To Online Relationship Program

Dr. Scott Braithwaite: Creator of the Go-To Online Relationship Program

Hayley Matthews

Hayley Matthews

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TL;DR: In his fourth year at Brigham Young University, Assistant Professor Scott Braithwaite, Ph.D., may be a new kid on the block, but his online relationship education program, ePrep, is already helping hundreds of couples improve their love lives. Since his undergraduate years, Dr. Scott Braithwaite has had a passion for providing couples with the tools they need to prevent relationship distress and enhance...

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Cybersex: Is It Cheating?

Cybersex: Is It Cheating?

Brian Rzepczynski

Brian Rzepczynski

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I often receive letters from partners in new dating relationships or long-term partnerships who are upset after having discovered their boyfriends are engaging in cybersex activities, whether it be viewing pornography or partaking in online chats with other men. Many of them question whether this is something they should be concerned about, while others find themselves on the brink of a breakup, feeling they’ve been...

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Dr. Terri Conley: Changing the Way We Think About Monogamy

Dr. Terri Conley: Changing the Way We Think About Monogamy

Hayley Matthews

Hayley Matthews

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TL;DR: Having researched women’s studies and psychology since 1991, University of Michigan Associate Professor Terri Conley, Ph.D., is a leader in the field and has dedicated her life to examining these topics in new ways, particularly monogamy. Dr. Terri Conley’s love for psychology and women’s studies started at a young age. Growing up in a small Indiana town with a closeted lesbian mother, she saw firsthand...

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7 Relationship “Lessons” from the Kardashians

7 Relationship “Lessons” from the Kardashians

Hayley Matthews

Hayley Matthews

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In the past few years, the Kardashians have become some of the highest profile socialites in Hollywood. Their lives are constantly on display for the rest of us through countless shows, partnerships and whatever else. While some might feel the value we place on them is too high, there is a lot we can learn about relationships from the Kardashians. Their "lessons" in love will teach you how to snag the partner of...

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Study: Older Americans 2x More Likely to Form Relationship After First Date Sex

Study: Older Americans 2x More Likely to Form Relationship After First Date Sex

Hayley Matthews

Hayley Matthews

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This is an exclusive study conducted by DatingAdvice.com, which surveyed respondents over the course of three weeks to reflect an accurate representation of the U.S. population. "Why buy the cow if the milk is free?" This saying is so ingrained in our minds, discouraging us from getting physical with someone too early (particularly the first date), but how true can this adage be, especially in this day and...

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“The Evolution of Desire”: A Groundbreaking Book About Human Mating

“The Evolution of Desire”: A Groundbreaking Book About Human Mating

Hayley Matthews

Hayley Matthews

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TL;DR: Dr. David M. Buss' innovative book "The Evolution of Desire" looks into our past to reveal some surprising findings about our mating psychology. Based on the most in-depth study ever conducted on the subject, you won't be able to look at dating and relationships the same. Comprised of discoveries from the largest study on human mating, which consisted of more than 10,000 people of all ages from 37 cultures...

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The Gottman Institute’s App for Couples Looking to Build Strong Relationships

The Gottman Institute’s App for Couples Looking to Build Strong Relationships

Hayley Matthews

Hayley Matthews

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TL;DR: When couples want to learn more about each other and build a stronger relationship, they can't go wrong with The Gottman Institute Love Jungle app. In terms of having fun and improving your relationship at the same time, no other app compares.  Whether it's long distance, work stresses or communication problems, couples often drift apart. When they need help reconnecting, that's where The Gottman Love Jungle...

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Study: Women 2x More Likely to Go on Group First Dates

Study: Women 2x More Likely to Go on Group First Dates

Hayley Matthews

Hayley Matthews

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This is an exclusive study conducted by DatingAdvice.com, which surveyed respondents over the course of three weeks to reflect an accurate representation of the U.S. population. In high school, group first dates were the way to go - often because your parents said so. As an adult, you may have traded in a gaggle of friends for some one-on-one time - or maybe not. As it turns out, there's more appeal to group...

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7 (Harmful) Types Every Gay Dater Should Avoid

7 (Harmful) Types Every Gay Dater Should Avoid

Brian Rzepczynski

Brian Rzepczynski

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When I hear people talking about the certain "types" of guys they’re attracted to and will date, I often find myself cringing. “I couldn’t go out with him because he’s just not my type" or “Muscle guys are totally my type that I go for” are some references you may have heard out on the singles scene. We're all drawn to a particular type of man This attraction is based on many factors, including early life...

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Amber Brooks

By: Amber Brooks

Editor-in-Chief

Amber Brooks is the Editor-in-Chief at DatingAdvice.com. When she was growing up, her family teased her for being "boy crazy," but she preferred to think of herself as a budding dating and relationship expert. As an English major at the University of Florida, Amber honed her communication skills to write clearly, knowledgeably, and passionately about a variety of subjects. Now with over 1,800 lifestyle articles to her name, Amber brings her tireless wit and relatable experiences to DatingAdvice.com. She has been quoted by the Washington Times, Cosmopolitan, The New York Post, and AskMen, among others.

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