| Master This Habit to Keep Your Relationships Healthy |
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Conventional relationship wisdom says that being supportive during times of loss and sadness is a good way to strengthen a relationship bond, right? It turns out, however, that celebrating good news with each other may mean even more. Researchers who studied couples’ interactions say that the happiest pairs are those who respond positively to their partners' successes. |
| Posted on 05 Jun 2010 |
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| 10 Reasons Guys Aren't Approaching You |
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Recently, at a wedding, I witnessed a dance floor scene with a friend who is an ecologist. In the middle of this dance floor, a girl approached a guy in a pretty provocative way, all the while looking him in the eye. |
| Posted on 01 May 2010 |
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| 5 Habits of the Happiest Couples I Know |
| I'm taking a cue from Shine staffer Sarah McColl's post, "Five Habits of
Happy People Even the Biggest Grump Can Borrow." When I looked at her tips and applied them to marriage, they seemed to
ring pretty true. I thought I'd share some with you so you'll be
inspired also. Or not. I'm sure you'll let me know.
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| Posted on 21 Mar 2010 |
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| 11 Reasons He Dumped You |
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I was flipping through a Women's Health recently (I admit it), and I noticed an interesting poll. Women cited the following as the most common breakup reasons: He changed, We weren't compatible, He cheated on me. |
| Posted on 03 Oct 2009 |
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| 9 Ways to Make Your Relationship Last |
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As a divorce attorney, I pride myself on having saved some marriages during my 25 years in practice. I would very much like to see people work things out, if they can. I have come to realize that if couples try one or more of the following 9 suggestions, they may be able to keep their relationship from hitting the rocks in the first place. |
| Posted on 05 Sep 2009 |
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| 9 Things To Say During A Fight |
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Are you a pirate when it comes to fighting? As in, do you brazenly charge in with accusations, a smattering of profanity and hope to crudely beat your point across? That is a bad way, grasshopper. Read: Love & Anger: How to Fight Right |
| Posted on 21 Aug 2009 |
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| 9 Simple Things Women Want |
| Besides the meaning of life and the ingredients of hot dogs, many a man
has questioned, "What exactly do women want?" We're not playing coy
here, we know we're complex creatures. And, true, we operate on a
different wavelength than men.
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| Posted on 31 Jul 2009 |
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| The Five Biggest First-Date Turnoffs |
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Everyone reads too much into things at the beginning of a relationship. Even the dude who pretends he couldn't be more casual. It's natural -- we're trying to mind-read our dates, gauge intentions, figure out if our new flame would rather be doing her nails than listening to our college stories during a nice night out on the town. So you have to be careful with us guys -- even though we pretend not to be so sensitive -- and realize what signal you're sending. |
| Posted on 05 Jul 2009 |
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| 7 Mistakes That Prolong The Misery Of A Breakup |
| Breaking up is hard to do. What can be even more difficult than the
actual split is the aftermath: getting over the loss and trying to
start fresh. Many people can get stuck after a breakup by finding
excuses to stay in contact with their former lover. |
| Posted on 12 Jun 2009 |
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| 5 Traits That Bag a Boyfriend |
| If you've been in a relationship dry spell, it may not be due to a lack of good men, but rather because you're not living up to your girlfriend potential. Here, what brings the boys to the yard.
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| Posted on 30 Apr 2009 |
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| Smiles Predict Marriage Success |
| If you want to know whether your marriage will survive, look at your spouse's yearbook photos. Psychologists have found that how much people smile in old photographs can predict their later success in marriage.
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| Posted on 15 Apr 2009 |
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| The Best Relationship Advice I Ever Got |
| No doubt, there are days when you feel as though you deserve the "Best
Partner in the World" award: You make sure dates with your mate stay
fun, you settle arguments with amazing grace and you don't always go
into whining mode when you find his dirty socks next to, rather than
in, the hamper.
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| Posted on 05 Apr 2009 |
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| Secrets to Keep and Secrets to Spill |
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Have you ever hidden something from him about your past (or present)? Or has he ever stunned you with a secret of his own? Here, couples reveal their biggest bombshells. Plus, learn which secrets you must spill -- and which ones to keep to yourself. |
| Posted on 23 Mar 2009 |
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| First Date Deal-Breakers |
| Whether you're fifteen or fifty, there's nothing quite like a first
date. The excitement. The jitters. The potential for romance... And the
potential for some big mistakes. If you're hoping date #1 might lead to
date #2, here are a few things Foxy thinks you should avoid...
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| Posted on 11 Mar 2009 |
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| Dating and The Principles |
| The wonderful thing about The Principles is that they can be used on
absolutely any problem and, when it comes to dating, they can be
transformational. It takes a fair amount of work, willingness and
self-examination to use The Principles on love and dating.
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| Posted on 06 Mar 2009 |
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| Find Out if He's for Real |
| Don't waste your time dating a dude who may turn out to be a dud. Instead, administer these mini-tests to your man to ferret out his true colors. |
| Posted on 17 Feb 2009 |
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| Help! My Date Just Lost His Job |
| When her new guy got laid off, she panicked, thinking she had left money issues behind her with other exes. Here, seven coping strategies for getting through this tough transition. |
| Posted on 06 Feb 2009 |
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| Digital Desperation |
| In today's day and age, myriad forms of technology make dating a tricky game. It's all too easy to give into temptation and contact a new love interest more than you should. |
| Posted on 25 Jan 2009 |
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| Five Things Super-Happy Couples Do Every Day |
| Real people open up about the rituals that keep their relationships healthy and happy. Lord knows this is not the sort of thing guys brag about. But I have a ridiculously happy relationship with my significant other. Really, it's almost disgusting. |
| Posted on 17 Jan 2009 |
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| Seven Things No One Tells You About Marriage |
| The surprising, enlightening, and sometimes hard truths married folks all face -- and how they teach us about what love really means. You're smart. You know life is no storybook. But admit it: Somewhere deep in your subconscious lurk romantic visions of Cinderella, or maybe Julia Roberts. |
| Posted on 01 Jan 2009 |
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| Decode His Body Language |
| Whether you've just met your man or are long-term loves, this dating guide deciphers the meanings behind his actions. What woman doesn't appreciate a man with a nice body? Beyond admiring his physique, you can also gauge crucial dating information with a simple glance at him. |
| Posted on 07 Dec 2008 |
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| Will Your Guy Cheat on You? |
| When you're dating a guy, you can forgive him for some indiscretions, but it's nearly impossible to turn the other cheek if he strays. Well, Cosmo did some investigating to ascertain the traits that may make men more likely to cheat, and some of our findings were surprising eye-openers. |
| Posted on 25 Nov 2008 |
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| 5 Reasons Why You Guys Are Still Single |
| Do you find yourself wondering why most of your buddies have steady dates, yet you can barely secure a first date, let alone a second (and, playing a regular game of Mahjong and Canasta with your grandparents and their friends doesn't count)? Guys, if so, it's time to ask yourself a few Foxy questions... |
| Posted on 21 Nov 2008 |
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| 10 things NOT to say on a first date |
| First dates are stressful, period. You don't want to lie or stretch the truth per se, but you also don't want to send your date running off to hail a cab before you've even ordered the cheese plate. Basically, the goals of a successful first date are to reveal that adorable, endearing part of yourself, learn more about the stranger sitting across from you, and to see if there is any connection between you two crazy kids. |
| Posted on 23 Oct 2008 |
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| Are Bad Dating Habits Keeping You Single? |
| In the search for love, it's all too easy to get sidetracked by bad dates, broken hearts, and bad love habits. And while bad dates and broken hearts are part of the dating journey toward happily-ever-after, bad love habits can and should be avoided at all costs. |
| Posted on 20 Oct 2008 |
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| Questions to ask each other before you say "I do" |
So you've said "yes" to each other, to marriage, to a lifetime together. A moment like that can spill right into joyful wedding planning, but there is some other planning a couple needs to do before focusing on a ceremony and a day of celebration. Money planning -- not for one day but for your life together as a couple.
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| Posted on 19 Oct 2008 |
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| Relationships On The Go |
| In this issue's Dating & Relationships section, you'll read about an interesting study conducted by dating service It's Just Lunch that takes a closer look at peoples views on weddings, but from several different angles. How long should a couple date before getting married? Have you ever met someone at a wedding? Would you ever take a first date to a wedding? |
| Posted on 10 Oct 2008 |
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| Online Dating Dangers and Online Dating Safety Tips |
| A Las Vegas news channel recently did a story on Sonja, a model and columnist who tried online dating, but ended up being assaulted by the guy she met. Like many others, Sonja failed to follow important online dating safety tips, particularly when it comes to meeting someone for the first time. |
| Posted on 26 Sep 2008 |
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| Is This Your Soul Mate? |
You know that, "So, what do you do?" and "Where are you from?" aren't exactly the most scintillating questions to ask on a date—nor do they actually give you any juicy information about the person sitting across from you. If you really want to know whether you have good chemistry and long-term potential here, you need to probe harder than that. But what kind of questions do you ask? We asked three dating experts to help us dig through all the small talk to come up with five no-nonsense queries that reveal a lot more than they let on. Don't worry, there are no right or wrong answers.
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| Posted on 14 Sep 2008 |
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| The 20 to 1 Rule |
| Most people get frustrated when they send out a message and get no response. After this happens several times, a person can begin to feel that something is wrong with them and/or their profile. This isn't the case, because it happens to most everyone. Keep in mind the 20 to 1 rule. |
| Posted on 12 Sep 2008 |
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| 20 Dates for Under 20 Dollars |
| If you're not careful, dating can be a really expensive pastime. To impress your date, you may pull out all the stops -- fancy meals on the town, lavish trips, or high-priced events. But in many cases, there's no need to spend tons of money to create a fantastic date. |
| Posted on 13 Aug 2008 |
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| 5 Things Never to Say on a First Date |
| We all know that first dates are the ultimate relationship chess match. Men and women take their turns making verbal moves -- with the hopes that nobody's going to get rooked. But the truth is that first dates, very often, can be pretty far from the truth, with men and women acting as spinmeisters who do what they can to put their best faces (and personalities) forward. |
| Posted on 09 Aug 2008 |
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| The Worst Dating Mistakes by Men and Women |
| My dating life is always amusing. Most of the hilarity originates from the dating blunders that my dates carry out. Particularly, I have been out with single men who make these misguided dating moves: |
| Posted on 08 Aug 2008 |
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| Six Relationship-Ending Dating Behaviors |
| Finding the one to share a relationship with is a blessing. Once you've bonded with this special someone, keep in mind that respecting your partner's privacy and retaining trust are essential to maintaining a healthy relationship. If you cross certain behavioral boundaries that violate your partner's trust, you may cause irreparable damage to your relationship. |
| Posted on 03 Aug 2008 |
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| The Secrets Your Partner is Keeping From You |
| Have you ever wondered what secrets your significant other is keeping from you? Even the most committed, honest partners often have one or two secrets they keep from their loved ones. So what are the most common secrets men and women keep from each other? |
| Posted on 30 Jul 2008 |
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| High Powered Couples - Type A |
| If you think type A behavior is bad for you, just imagine what it's doing to your relationship. Chances are your mate is feeling its impact too. Here's how to get yourself -- and your love life -- back on track and keep your romance alive. |
| Posted on 30 Jul 2008 |
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| Are you ready to date again? |
| Whether you’ve endured a divorce or the loss of a spouse, deciding on the right time to begin dating again can be difficult. Often it’s emotional baggage that’s keeping you from jumping back into the dating pool, but reasons like lack of confidence and feelings of guilt can also serve as roadblocks on the path to finding new love. How do you choose the right time to take another shot at finding The One? Below, Carole Brody Fleet, author of Widows Wear Stilettos, offers her tips on when you can best gauge the right time to begin dating again. |
| Posted on 23 May 2008 |
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| Why Men Don't Talk |
As the editor of the biggest men's magazine in the world, I am privy to something many women rarely hear - straightforward, uninhibited guy talk.
Don't be so shocked - guys do actually talk, and not just about Tom Brady's quarterback rating. Most women think their man is the strong, silent type (or maybe the oblivious, silent type), and they wonder why he doesn't share his feelings. |
| Posted on 25 Mar 2008 |
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| What His Breakup Lines Really Mean |
| Every relationship goes through some bad times. Like the time you caught him flirting when he thought you weren't watching, or the time the ex called and left a sultry message on the machine, or the time when the two of you fought like angry reptiles when one of you decided it was okay to spend the bonus money on the latest turbo tool. Certainly, though, the most awkward and uncomfortable time in a relationship comes at the very end of it - the time when the two of you (or at least one of you) decides it's time to divide the iTunes account and move on. |
| Posted on 15 Jan 2008 |
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