Communication In Your Relationship

Never say this to your guy

Jamie Beckman — Thu, 02 Jun 2011 08:00:00 -0700

You should never censor yourself in front of a man, but sometimes it's better to let some things go unsaid. Here are five things you should avoid saying to your guy — either to avoid a fight, preserve his ego, or save your own sanity.

How to hold on to love

Jessica Padykula — Wed, 01 Jun 2011 05:53:00 -0700

Finding love is one thing but holding on to that love is another thing entirely. To help ensure your relationship stays on track, we've put together some strategies for keeping love alive – with some input from New York Times bestselling romance novelist Brenda Novak. Novak is the bestselling author of more than 30 Harlequin romance novels and through the extensive research she's done for her work, she has amassed a wide range of tips where finding – and holding on to love is concerned.

The skills every couple should have

Jessica Padykula — Wed, 25 May 2011 13:46:00 -0700

Finding Mr. Right is hard enough – now you have to make your love connection last. Sound daunting? It doesn't have to be if you have the right tools. Building a healthy relationship is much easier if both you and your man bring a certain set of skills to the partnership. Take a look at our list of the most important things every couple should bring to the table for lasting love.

The best things you can do for your relationship

Jessica Padykula — Thu, 17 Mar 2011 08:23:00 -0700

Making a relationship work takes effort. Check out our list of tried-and-true strategies to improve how you and your partner interact and love one another as your relationship grows.

Stop fighting over finances: Here's how

Noelle Nelson — Tue, 08 Mar 2011 01:26:00 -0800

If you're fighting over finances and your man is an over-spender, here are some helpful marriage and money tips for you. Resolve your budget issues and stop arguing -- here's how!

Small gestures that can improve your marriage

Jessica Padykula — Wed, 16 Feb 2011 05:30:00 -0800

It’s easy to forget about little niceties when you’re stressed out and overwhelmed with everyday life. But if you forget about the small things too often, you could be sending your marriage down the path of no return. Check out these small gestures that can help improve your marriage.

10 Rules for bridezillas

Sonja Holbrook — Tue, 15 Feb 2011 09:32:00 -0800

This may come as news to you, but your wedding day is not the one day of your life where you're allowed to become a screaming, demanding shrew. You'll have the rest of your married life to be that way. Your wedding day is a celebration and demonstration of love and commitment to your partner. While stress and anxiety is part and parcel of the wedding process, this does not give you the right to abuse everyone around you. They'll wish they'd saved the $100 on your wedding gift and gone to In & Out instead. To avoid the often irreparable damage that comes with demonic possession, add these items to your day planner, right along side your 'Thank You' list.

How to communicate better with your partner

Jessica Padykula — Tue, 15 Feb 2011 07:48:00 -0800

Communicating with your spouse isn’t always easy; things get lost in translation or fights break out. Here, Sharon Rivkin, MA, MFT and author of Breaking the Argument Cycle: How to Stop Fighting Without Therapy tells us how to communicate better in relationships.

How to resolve your next argument

Jessica Padykula — Thu, 10 Feb 2011 16:13:00 -0800

Fights are a fact of relationship life. The hard part, of course, is resolving them quickly and in a way that doesn’t leave one party feeling jilted. Here are some ways to settle your next argument before it turns into an epic battle.

How to deal with marriage humps

Tristan Coopersmith — Thu, 10 Feb 2011 10:19:00 -0800

Remember your wedding day? That beautiful, blissful day when you wished you could just freeze time and live in the fantasy forever? And then there was your honeymoon: days or even weeks of luxurious pampering. Then real life hit, and at some point, you were reminded of why you took that "for better or for worse" vow. Sure, marriage veterans – those who'd survived and those who hadn't – warned you that marriage wasn't easy, that it took work, but wow -- who knew you would hit humps like these? Fear no more: There's no marriage hump you can't get over if you're armed with the right tools.

How to get what you want

Jessica Padykula — Thu, 10 Feb 2011 06:18:00 -0800

Relationships are all about compromise, but sometimes you just want to convince your guy to give in and acquiesce to your demands. Here are a few simple tips for getting what you want.

Secrets for maintaining a successful marriage

Jessica Padykula — Fri, 04 Feb 2011 18:11:00 -0800

Marriage is a wonderful thing, but it also takes hard work if you want it to succeed. For that reason, we turned Tina B. Tessina, PhD, psychotherapist and author of Money, Sex and Kids: Stop Fighting about the Three Things That Can Ruin Your Marriage, about the keys to making your marriage work.

7 Smart reasons to break up

Tristan Coopersmith — Thu, 03 Feb 2011 12:00:00 -0800

We all know the major reasons to breakup with someone: infidelity, no common goals, abuse, loss of interest. But do you really have to wait until one of these biggies happens to call it quits? Wouldn't it be more admirable to take the high road and say goodbye before smaller things build up into one of the majors? Here's a look at some of the less severe but equally legitimate and smart reasons to break up with someone so that you can move toward a more fulfilling relationship.

How to really get over your ex

Kori Ellis — Mon, 31 Jan 2011 08:34:00 -0800

Don't let a breakup devastate your life. Follow these tips to move forward and really get over your ex-husband or ex-boyfriend.

10 Tips for getting your couch potato guy off the couch

Sandy Smith — Sun, 23 Jan 2011 10:04:00 -0800

If your man prefers the couch and potato chips to breaking a sweat and improving his health, you’ll need to be cunning in motivating him to move – we all know couch potatoes are hard to convince that sweat is better than sweets. Don’t despair, here are 10 tips for getting your guy to work out with you. After all, a healthy couple is a happy couple.

Sex talk: How to get exactly what you want from your partner

Kori Ellis — Wed, 19 Jan 2011 00:55:00 -0800

Whether your sex life is really good or a little bit lacking, it can always be better. If you aren't getting exactly what you want in the bedroom, let your partner know how to satisfy you.

How to help your BFF through a breakup

Jessica Padykula — Wed, 29 Dec 2010 15:02:00 -0800

If your BFF has just been dumped there are a few ways you can make things easier for her. Follow our steps to keeping your freshly-single gal pal’s head above water.

My husband, the clam

Noelle Nelson — Tue, 14 Dec 2010 06:00:00 -0800

Ever wonder why your husband won't talk with you much? Oh, sure, he's good for the occasional riff about work or sports, and he certainly has gotten good with his share of "Yes, dear," but when it comes to sharing his opinion on other things? Like issues with the kids, or ideas for vacation , or pointing out stuff he's found on the Net? Zip, nada. It's like you're married to a clam.

How to get your ex-boyfriend back

Kori Ellis — Fri, 10 Dec 2010 10:37:00 -0800

You thought he was your soulmate. You were sure you were going to spend the rest of your lives together -- but you broke up, and now you want him back. Follow these tips to get your ex-boyfriend back and keep him this time.

How to know it’s time to move on

Kori Ellis — Tue, 07 Dec 2010 06:00:00 -0800

My friend Sharon says she knew her seven-year relationship was over when she realized that she spent more time fantasizing about how to kill him than she did fantasizing about having sex with him. She was joking but it's interesting what it often takes for someone to realize it's time to move on from a relationship.

Avoid cheating temptation

Tristan Coopersmith — Mon, 06 Dec 2010 10:34:00 -0800

A new infidelity story seems to hit the media waves every week, and as widely accepted as cheating has become among celebrities, it remains our biggest fear in common marriages. And for good reason! Threats to marriages are everywhere, but the greatest threat – the one you truly need to worry about – is at home. By not maintaining a strong marriage, both physically and emotionally, any marriage runs the risk of becoming unfaithful. Whether your relationship's current status is A+ or faltering, try out this week of activities to keep you and your spouse on a loving, committed track, removing any potential temptation to stray.