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Wow, right? It’s an amazing feeling when you fall in love as a lesbian for the first time. My first love is still vivid to me. She was everything I’d ever dreamed of in so many ways - beautiful, smart, loved reading, into poetry and so elegant. I fell hard and fast. She seemed to feel exactly the same way, at least with the falling hard and fast part of love. Having come out later in life, falling in love for the...

Which hurts more, the cheating -- or the lying about it? When it comes to men having extramarital affairs, new research is finding women have major concerns than their partner being sexually unfaithful. Most, as it turns out, are far more distressed by the betrayal. This was especially found to be the case when a husband developed a genuine bond during the affair. To study this, researchers from Kansas State...

Marriage is a fantastic period when two people decide to create their own family, sharing the values, thoughts, and even lives with each other. Of course, everybody wants to save the marriage for as long as possible. But often couples just can't keep it anymore. The reasons are different, but the leading cause is money. A lot of specific surveys and studies were conducted among various age groups in the United...

Are things getting serious between you and your senior mate? Once you start to get the feeling that your boomer date might just be the one for you, it’s time to consider how long you two need to wait before saying, “I do!” Most senior singles have been married at least once before. Also, as a demographic, many boomers have invested in themselves and their personal growth over the years. They possess a much better...

Support for gay marriage has been steadily growing across the country, even in some corners that many skeptics had not anticipated. Young people appear to be leading the charge in most circles, and now new research is offering a clearer breakdown of just where and how that support is offered and where some groups draw the line. The Public Religion Research Institute recently released the results of extensive...

Would you be surprised if I told you the average woman does not trust men? The average woman says her level of trust in men is only a 4 on a scale from 1 to 10, where 10 is the highest level of trust. I have to admit I'm quite surprised by this and I am not surprised at all. In my work with countless women, I'm starting to see a pattern. Patterns are good because when we can identify them and unravel them, then we...

There are a lot of reasons why a guy won’t call you his girlfriend. Although most intelligent and sensible guys wouldn’t have any problem doing it, especially if it’s what you want, other guys who have some issues might feel differently. This entire article will focus on the mentality of such men and what you can do to make a change. He won’t call you his girlfriend after a month. I would assume he’s enjoying the...

I don’t believe we just fall out of love. Sorry if you disagree, but love is not like a top 40 song that you get sick of with more and more exposure. “So then why do we fall out of love, Mr. Smarty-Pants,” you may be asking, “since it appears to happen all the time?” First, those are culottes to be precise, not smarty-pants. Second, all too often we haven’t fallen out of love because we haven’t fallen in love in...

Wives can be a broad group to cater to on the Web, with interests that are grounded in family and marriage but are by no means limited to just them. We chose our 10 Best Blogs for Wives for their function and form, presenting women with rich and thoughtful content and more than a few laughs. Unveiled...

It seems like those who are the most successful should have the easiest time attracting romantic relationships, but that’s not always the case. For example, when I was younger, I worked as a massage therapist. During that time, I constantly had the thought, “Of course, men will want to date me. Who wouldn’t want to date a woman who knows how to give a good massage?” I was baffled that not only did the men I meet...

Reader Question: I met a great guy online about a month ago, and after talking on the phone for a month, we met in person. Something is not feeling right. I asked him if he would ever invite me to his house, and he said he wouldn't want me to drive that far. He's in Illinois. I'm in Indiana. Then he tells me I couldn't make plans on the weekends because of his job and being on call. I would have to work with...

Reader Question: I have met a very sweet man. I am 65. He is 69. He treats me very well, but the one thing that turns me off is he is crabby. He thinks all lawyers and doctors are crooks, and he has relationship problems with his kids. He is very opinionated. He is never critical of me, but I still hate to listen to all of the grouchiness. -Sheila (Indiana) April Braswell's Answer: Hi Sheila, Congratulations...

Doctors have suggested that being married can be good for your overall mental health, but new research says the benefits might actually go all the way to the bone, at least for men. Researchers from UCLA found men who marry after age 25 are more likely to have stronger bones compared to singles, divorcees or those married at a younger age. The same was not found to be the case among women in the study. At UCLA's...

Being a great husband takes a variety of skills, from friend and compatriot, to lover and life partner. We selected our 10 Best Blogs for Husbands based on the quality of their content and the help they offer men who want to make the most of their family, career, lifestyle and more. The Good Men...

Many stereotypes and generalizations portray men as all about sex and fearful of commitment, but are all men really scared of commitment? The short answer is no.  The long answer is a little more complicated, involving several individual factors, such as a man’s personal, career and relationship goals, maturity, emotional readiness and timing. As relationships grow into potential long-term commitment, fears,...

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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. Sleeping with an ex can be dangerous territory. Some see it as a foolish temptation, while others see it as one last shot at making things work. However it happens, we wanted to know how often it happens and who is more likely to do...

Let's look at how we can build trust again because it’s a key element to having a fulfilling relationship that lasts. 1. Be honest and upfront from the get-go. If you're not absolutely honest about what you want, then why should he be honest about what he wants? 2. Ask important and direct questions early on. Gather information about what does and does not work for you. More importantly, listen to (and believe) his...

Could one of the secrets to a happy marriage be applying the same type of work ethic into a relationship as you might with your profession? That's the belief behind a new study, with the authors encouraging people to apply the same sense of devotion and care as they would at work, if not more. "When people enter the workplace, they make an effort to arrive on time, be productive throughout the day, listen...

Chemistry is important. You want to feel attraction for the lesbian you’re dating. The truth is it’s not always going to show up immediately. The other truth is it shouldn’t be the leading factor for dating a woman. Often when you first realize you are lesbian, it’s because a woman showed up and you found yourself irresistibly drawn to her. You could have been 6 or 60 years old, but that energy of attraction told...

Sharing has always been one of the trickier things in life. Sharing too much can sometimes make a person appear too needy, while sharing too little might make a person appear cold or isolated. Whether discussing emotional baggage or history of former lovers, how much a couple shares can perhaps say a great deal about their own level of connection. With that in mind, how many couples share arguably one of their most...

There are many similarities between romantic relationships and physical activity. Below are just five of the ways we would all be better off if we treated our relationship like we would a gym membership. 1. Deciding when to begin Maybe you haven’t worked out in a while. Maybe some holiday is coming up that sparks your desire. Wanting to get in better shape before that summer vacation? Perhaps you consider your age...

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. Just how important is the quality of a person’s sex life? Is it important enough to end a relationship over? In DatingAdvice.com's new study, nearly one-third of Americans said they would end a relationship if the sex was...

When it comes to love, the human heart is easily bruised, but can the organ itself be impacted by the quality of your relationship? New research is finding how well a couple treats one another can effect the overall cardiovascular health of both partners. Researchers at the University of Utah asked 136 married couples to participate in their report. Each partner was at least 63 years of age at the time of the...

Let's be real, more often than not, Valentine's Day is more of a deflating letdown than a smashing success. Even if you managed to stage a Valentine's date with all of the bells and whistles, on Feb. 15 you come face-to-face with The Void — the romance-less aftermath of dating’s ground zero. The Void is where you get stuck either trying to resurrect the romance following a Valentine's Day collapse or where you're...

Gay love has always been questioned by its morality or even its very existence. Whether being intolerant or just stubborn, many still view the idea of two men falling in love as something of a Hollywood concoction. Yet new research is challenging those beliefs, finding the love shared between gay men is remarkably similar to that experienced by heterosexuals. Researchers from Indiana University at Bloomington and...

For those of you who recently came out of the closet, this post is for you. Openly declaring that you are gay takes nothing less than an act of courage, and I applaud you for taking such a bold step to declare the truth about yourself and to choose to live an authentic life. You are probably feeling a mixture of emotions, both excited and nervous as you get ready to explore your identity as a gay man in the gay...

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. First dates can be intimidating, which is why dating apps like Grouper have started popping up to help assist shy daters with the process. However, according to DatingAdvice.com’s latest study, the majority of Americans still prefer the...

Problems with fertility can be very difficult for couples at any age. Struggling to build a family can easily take an emotional toll on both partners. However, new research is suggesting couples who stay together and ultimately have a baby are considerably more likely to remain together. Researchers looked at data from nearly 50,000 women experiencing fertility difficulty between 1990 and 2006. It was compiled...

For many women, learning how to be romantic with your boyfriend takes a little work. Sometimes you can feel uncomfortable being romantic. Other times you might be worried how your boyfriend will respond. It’s important that you remember men and women both have considerably different needs and desires, but at the end of the day, we all like to feel loved and adored. Being romantic with your boyfriend is a great way...