Let's Talk Relationships (Page 23)

There comes a time when you are on the fence about staying with a woman. You can feel your mind teeter-tottering back and forth on the edge of staying or going. Before you make that decision, consider some of the following aspects of your relationship: 1. Are you both on the same page? You want to gauge what levels you are both at. For example, you may want to have fun downtown with the guys and flirt with women at...

Some people like to predict whether a marriage will last in the same way baseball fans speculate on the World Series. From the disapproving mother-in-law to the nosy neighbor, everyone seems to have a theory. However, new research published in the journal Science found if you really want to determine ahead of time which marriages will prove happier, the gut instincts of the bride and groom would be a good place to...

Reader Question: I am a college freshman and am very attractive. I have hooked up with the hottest boys in the school but none have turned into relationships. I am now exclusive with a wonderful but not-so-hot guy, and everyone is judging me for it. I am not that attracted to this guy physically, but his personality and friends are all great. I want to date him, but I feel like I am settling and could get...

One of the best things about the big day has always been planning ahead for it. Where do you propose? What types of flowers should you have? Who should you invite? Our 10 Best Engagement Blogs are all about the joys of prenuptials, from finding the perfect way to propose, to keeping the fire going long after the honeymoon. The Heart...

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. A first kiss can be an important step in a relationship. It's often withheld until both parties are comfortable with each other, but how long would you wait to make your move? A new study conducted by DatingAdvice.com found 25 percent of...

The beginning of a great relationship is often characterized as fun, interesting and exciting. The initial spark and romance brings excitement about long-term potential as you enjoy in new experiences together and learn about each other. As some of the newness wears off and you get into a groove as partners, it is only natural that your relationship will change and grow. All relationships go through stages, phases...

We are in a tenuous time with relationships. Loose attachments with low criteria and no commitment are making women feel insecure about love. Rather than being brave enough to make their needs known and demand relationship definition, too many women are massaging their bruised egos with a cadre of men who bring women false power. In fact, most single women have about five loose attachments that do not add up to...

The trophy wife is a concept that causes some to roll their eyes, while others see it as another part of the American dream. But does that shiny new bride guarantee a higher level of marital bliss? And does the same carry true for handsome grooms? New research, which was published in the Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, hopes to offer some insight. A group of psychologists interviewed 450 newlywed...

Mending a romantic relationship is one of those things best left to a professional who has years of experience as a couples therapist and can help bring couples back together. Sometimes therapy sessions can make all the difference and strengthen a relationship so it lasts for years to come. If you're looking for this kind of help, check out our 10 Best Blogs for Relationship Therapy. For Your...

If I were to poll 100 men asking what types of movies and books they prefer, most likely their answers would be predictably similar: 007, Schwarzenegger, Tom Clancy and John Grisham to name a few. Men love action/adventure, intrigue and things blowing up in the middle of the night. However, when it comes to women, there’s a reason why they’ve made authors like Nicholas Sparks and actresses such as Jennifer Anniston...

New research offers some startling numbers about how frequently children of violent households go on to repeat that violence with their own kids. Four out of five young people who had grown up surrounded by relationship violence were found to later perpetrate violence against their own romantic partners, according to the study. The research was published by the Crime Victims Institute at Sam Houston State...

Reader Question: Is it OK for my girlfriend to be alone with a guy friend doing various activities? She has a guy friend she hikes alone with and another male friend she goes running with. She has told me many times she has no interest in him romantically, but I know she finds him physically attractive. I also heard through one of her friends the guy she goes hiking with has a crush on her. Should I tell...

Being in love can certainly evoke an entire host of emotions or behaviors, but does it make you inherently less focused? That’s the finding from a new report appearing in the journal Motivation and Emotion. According to the authors, those in love are simply more susceptible to difficulties when it comes to maintaining concentration. Scientists gathered 43 volunteers for the study, all having been in a relationship...

In Hollywood storylines, a cheating spouse is frequently portrayed as a confident if not snide type, selfishly serving his or her own needs. Yet in many cases, the emotions and motivations are not as dramatically clear, and experts tell us some spouses cheat, in part, because of insecurity. In a newly released study, spouses with insecurities specifically related to their own partner’s commitment were found more...

When it comes to dating, more and more Americans are turning into a detective, researching the backgrounds of their prospective partners through social media. This is especially true of millennials and Gen Z. According to new polling data from the Pew Research Center, 40% of Internet users aged 18 to 29 use online services to gather information about a potential date. More than half admitted to using the Internet...

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. Love ‘em and leave ‘em is a pattern often attributed more to men. However, new research conducted by DatingAdvice.com found it is actually women who are far less likely to end up in a relationship after first-date sex. Overall, men in...

In this crazy all-about-me world, it can be very difficult to find someone whom you can trust to protect you emotionally, physically and financially. It can be equally hard to be a trustworthy person, but without trust, you can’t have real love. Here are seven ways to grow trust (and love) in yourself and your relationship: 1. Learn compassion. Compassion is like empathy, but it includes actual behavior. The...

Did you see one of the latest lead stories on one of the major search engines? The lead story was, “A Look Back at Kim Kardashian's Love Life.” Who cares? Have you watched the show? She's awful. It's ridiculous. It's about people you don't even know, people you'll never meet and people you'll never hang out with. I could care less about them. Sure, they’ve all done well from the show. It’s been great for all...

Romance - we are all suckers for it. Surely you remember feeling the excitement as Jerry Maguire and Dorothy Boyd shared the romantic words, “You complete me.” Let’s be honest. Don’t we all want someone to feel that way about us? I know I did. However, the romantic myth that kept me daydreaming when I was young and impressionable was one defined by Snow White: “Someday my prince will come.” As human beings, we are...

If women ruled the world, some say there would be no more wars. Women are better equipped for compromise and more open to discussion, the theory goes. However, is there a scientific basis for the different ways in which women and men argue and then make up? And does this impact how married couples get along after they’re done fighting? New research published in the journal Emotion suggests there are some clear...

Long-distance relationships can be difficult, what with the time apart, the missed phone calls and the lonely nights. Don't let these things get you down. Follow the advice of our 10 Best Long-Distance Relationship Blogs and your relationship is sure to go the distance. Loving from a...

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. For many people, one of the biggest taboos when out on a first date is discussing past relationships. While most people try to avoid such topics, some groups seem to be less bothered by the practice. In a recent DatingAdvice.com study,...

So you met a great guy and you two are getting to know each other better. Maybe you’ve been spending a lot of time together and you’re really into him. He also seems into you. Maybe this could be the start of a great love relationship... Or maybe not! Sometimes what seems like a perfect match really isn’t because what you each wanted wasn’t a fit. Or you could've liked each other well enough but there was zero...

Engaged couples spend months and even years planning a beautiful fairytale wedding. Prompted by a well-oiled wedding industry, generations of brides (and even some grooms) have become mesmerized by one enchanted event and sometimes lose site of the most vital wedding plan needed — the marriage plan. Here are a few tips for those about to walk down the aisle and hear wedding bells chime. Ultimately, these tips will...

Reader Question: Should I get back together with my girlfriend? My girlfriend emailed me saying she liked someone other than me and broke it off. I found out she ended up asking this other person out and getting rejected. She texted me saying wanted to get back again, even though it hadn't been more than two hours. I was pretty mad at her and told her I would talk to her at school. I wouldn't mind being...

Texting has become the preferred means of communicating for a lot of people, including many couples, but can the convenience of talking without talking lead to trouble down the line? A new study involving 276 young adults was conducted by researchers from Brigham Young University. They wanted to understand how texting might lead to serious miscommunications in a relationship. In texts, often a person’s context and...

How does marriage fit with an open relationship? What about having kids? Do I want those things? Legal marriage is, to me, just that: a legal document dictating a financial agreement with a partner. Therefore, getting legally married is a financial arrangement and agreement and can overlap with any relationship structure, given it is between two people (and in many states still, two straight people). Legal...

Can an algorithm accurately guess who your partner is and whether you’ll break up by comparing your Facebook friends? According to Facebook, it’s already happened. Their scientists claim to have developed a means of analyzing the friends list of both partners in a relationship, looking for the number of mutual and nonmutual names. Facebook senior engineer Lars Backstrom, alongside Cornell University scientist Jon...

How much sex a couple has, and how often, has long been connected to their overall levels of happiness in the relationship. Couples that enjoy intimacy more frequently are generally known to be more sexually satisfied and positive about their partnership. Now researchers are examining whether a person’s motivation for having sex can impact the health of a relationship, in both positive and negative ways. Two...

It’s hard to imagine, but centuries ago there was no such thing as romantic love, at least not in marriage. Most marital unions were either arranged or based on a logical, rational decision to blend lives because it made sense for economic or political reasons. Back then, romantic love lived in art, music, poetry and in the tortured hearts of men and women who were married to someone else. Around the time of the...