Let's Talk Relationships (Page 19)

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. The power of the Internet has taken dating to a whole new level - dating sites abound while social media allows us to learn everything we need to know about our potential partner. With this technology, one of the more traditional means of...

TL;DR: Power of Two Marriage is the leading online counseling program that provides couples at any stage with convenient ways to improve their relationship. If you're looking for an alternative to traditional counseling, you'll hardly find a better service than Power of Two Marriage. When a relationship is in jeopardy, most people turn to counseling to fix the problem. But what if you don't have the time to meet...

The best relationship therapists offer clarity on a variety of tricky subjects and can help couples decide if they should stay together or call it quits. Sometimes our relationships need a little extra TLC to function at their best, whether that's sexually, emotionally, or some other kind of -ally. For when we can't figure it all out on our own, these 11 relationship therapists are there to help us heal and move...

Movies always show a better version of life, especially when it comes to depicting relationships. Check out these 10 cutest movie couples of all time. They'll have you dreaming about your own fictional romance! 1. Allie and Noah What's not to adore about this couple? They have a love that can handle anything, from meddling mothers to failing memories. If he's a bird, she's a bird. 2. Minnie and Mickey Everyone's...

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. Relationships end for all kinds of reasons. Maybe people have grown apart, maybe they want different things or maybe the sex is bad. That's right - bad sex is something many Americans would end a relationship over. But who considers this...

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. They call it liquid courage for a reason - alcohol helps us get over our inhibitions and let loose. This makes it the perfect first date beverage, right? For DatingAdvice.com's most recent study, we surveyed more than 1,000 Americans to...

You've probably heard your fair share of "weird" relationships. Friends who have never met in person. People who are 20 years apart. Folks with partners way out of their league. Without knowing the truly bizarre, these relationships might seem odd. Once you've read about these 10 couples, though, you won't think twice about those other relationships. These pairings are the weirdest of the weird. 1. Al Tomaini and...

It can be difficult to find good sources of information on open relationships and nonmonogamy. That's why we've compiled these books. They aren't just good sources - they're the best. Opening Up BEST OF Bragging Rights: 4.7-star Amazon rating In-depth interviews with more than 100 people help...

You’ve started dating a new girl. She’s everything you want in a woman. She’s sexy. She’s funny. You can talk for hours, and you have an incredible time together. There’s just one problem: Your friends don’t like her at all They describe her in ways you don’t understand. They see something in her you don’t see. For one reason or another, your friends don’t approve of the relationship one bit. They don’t like it...

As individual states grapple with the issue of same-sex marriage, new research finds legalizing such unions will likely increase the odds that some of those couples will split up. Study authors Amy Farmer and Andrew Horowitz said the cost of moving to a state where same-sex marriage is legal plays a large role in a breakup. However, they are quick to point out they are not advocating against legalized gay...

When you think about it, there are two types of people in the world: introverts and extroverts. Both carry different characteristics, traits, mannerisms and lifestyles. They are completely different in their own regards, and realistically speaking, they are not all that tough to identify. The challenge comes when you’re one and they’re the other. Simply speaking, you say tomato and they say tomato. No one is...

Being in a bad relationship can take an emotional and even physical toll on just about anyone, but new research found it’s a much bigger health concern for certain people. Older adults and women, for instance, are more likely to develop high blood pressure during a trying or dissolving relationship, according to a study published in a journal of the American Psychological Association. Couples in negative...

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. Most dating experts discourage their clients from having sex on a first date, but can it even prevent you from forming a relationship? DatingAdvice.com's new exclusive study found 74 percent of Americans have not had a relationship of...

If you read my last article on the seven types of girlfriend you don’t want to be, it is only natural some of the feelings, behaviors and personalities mentioned resonated with you. We all have moments of anxiety, desperation and insecurity. However, how we deal with these emotions is essential to our own health and the health of our relationships. These emotions create problems in relationships when we utilize...

Cliches are ideas that have gone around for so long that you start thinking they are true. When it comes to lesbian life, the straight world has quite a few cliches that just don't match real life. I'm still amazed at the ones I consistently hear, and it's time to help you crack open your brain and see lesbians in a new light. So for your entertainment, here are eight commonly held lesbian cliches that are just so...

Life is all about development, evolution and progression, and as we go through this maturation process, there are often typical stages we experience as we continue to grow. For example, you will likely recall you went through certain stages and phases of identity development as you came out to yourself as a gay man and started to come to terms with your sexuality. Here is an article about the well-known “Cass...

He pictures his dream girl. Maybe she is smart, quirky, independent, balanced, funny, nurturing, strong, good in bed and he feels lucky to have her. He can’t wait to show her off to his friends and family and enjoy a relationship filled with mutual respect, trust, connection and love. Then he pictures the opposite - the type of woman he can’t help but want to avoid at all costs. He pictures a relationship filled...

At last you’re ready for a relationship. You want to find the right girl who fulfills your needs while you satisfy hers. You'd like to skip through the parks, run along the beaches, start dreaming of houses and kids and eventually plan a big ol’ wedding together. Right? Well, it’s attainable as long as you don’t fall into certain traps and personality traits that can cost you dearly along the way. Women everywhere...

You’re finally married to your lesbian sweetheart, but your father-in-law isn’t exactly warm and cuddly about the whole thing. He comes across as mildly disapproving about you as his the daughter-in-law he never expected. How can you warm him up and coax him into the friendship zone? It’s going to take a winning strategy to show up as someone who’s interested in him and what he values in life. You know this...

New research from the University of Toronto Mississauga suggests cuddling after sex helps couples find their way to a more satisfying relationship and even a better sex life. The report found how a couple interacts after sex can be a powerful predictor for how they view their partner, their relationship and even the quality of sex. The study is titled “Post-Sex Affectionate Exchanges Promote Sexual and Relationship...

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. When it comes to getting to know one another on a first date, how much is too much to share, especially in regards to breakups and exes? In the latest DatingAdvice.com study, we found more than three in five Americans would not talk...

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. Getting picked up for a first date is often thought of as a more traditional way to romantically kick things off, but is it still preferred? In the latest DatingAdvice.com study, we found more than one in four Americans still like to...

I’m the human equivalent of a Trapper Keeper. I have to be in order to coach individuals because they share confidential information with me. Ironically when I’m around the people closest to me or I’m really passionate about a topic, it’s hard to shut me up. I am an open book with my beaux, and for the most part, we should be able to confide in our partner about anything, even our deep, dark secrets. However, there...

Having a friend or close relative go through a divorce will actually increase the odds you’ll do the same and by a very dramatic margin, according to a new study. The research doesn’t quite label divorce as a contagion yet but instead points to how the emotions and experiences of the process can be shared, or at the least related to, by others close to the splitting couple. Rose McDermott, a professor of political...

Will a bit of manufactured flirtation from a good-looking individual cause most people to second-guess the value of their relationships? Yes, says a new study. Just being made to feel attractive by someone we deem as attractive, even if it’s entirely manipulated, can cause us to think less of our partners and subsequently more of ourselves. That was the conclusion New Zealand researchers came to in a recent study,...

Is Tinder a mobile dating app for singles or a social media app for those who are already attached? With more than 10 million matches a day and more than 800 million swipes a day, people are swiping like crazy on the hottest mobile dating app. However, it’s not uncommon to see couples still keep their Tinder profiles active, even after they’ve decided to date exclusively. So the question I’m posing is... Is Tinder...

Conflict in a relationship can be a good thing, a healthy motivator to improve one’s self and a natural part of the relationship. But what about those chronic arguers - partners who seem to never end a fight? A new 11-year study looking at conflict in relationships found highly argumentative couples are actually twice as likely to experience an early death, suggesting little disagreements can come at a high...

We couldn't be more excited to announce DatingAdvice.com and expert Rachel Moheban-Wachtel will join forces Tuesday, June 10 at 8 p.m. EST for a free live teleseminar! Whether you're freshly single or full speed ahead in the dating game, you don't want to miss this event. We will answer your burning dating questions, provide communication tips to better your relationship and offer one-on-one guidance during this...

Is there hope for neurotic people through the healing power of love? That's the belief at the center of a new study. Conducted by psychologists at the German Universities of Jena and Kassel, the research suggests having a positive romantic relationship helps stabilize those troubling personality traits, at least in young adults. The process Almost 250 men and women aged 18 to 30 participated in the research. They...

Having a high level of testosterone is something many people associate with virility and sexual prowess. However, new research is suggesting too much may not be good for relationships. Researchers from the University of Michigan found both men and women reported greater satisfaction levels and commitment to their partner at times when their testosterone levels were low. According to the study’s lead author,...