http://www.sheknows.com/ Fri, 17 May 2013 05:00:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/love-and-sex/articles/989157/debunking-relationship-myths Let’s take a few moments to take a real, hard look at relationships. It’s so easy to have a “grass is always greener” mindset when it comes to your love life, but really that’s just doing more harm than good. We believe so many myths about other couples that it’s hurting our relationship with our loved one. Hopefully, uncovering these myths will give you a new perspective towards your own romantic relationship. http://www.sheknows.com/love-and-sex/articles/989157/debunking-relationship-myths Love & Sex Marriage & Relationships Sarah Brooks Wed, 15 May 2013 05:00:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/love-and-sex/articles/989147/secrets-you-should-keep-from-your-husband While it is extremely necessary to be honest in your relationship, your goal should never be to hurt your spouse’s feelings. It’s OK to keep a few secrets from your husband – and you shouldn’t feel guilty about it! http://www.sheknows.com/love-and-sex/articles/989147/secrets-you-should-keep-from-your-husband Love & Sex Marriage & Relationships Marriage Sarah Brooks Fri, 10 May 2013 05:00:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/love-and-sex/articles/990213/7-telltale-signs-that-what-you-have-may-not-be-love How do you know if the man you are with loves you? Love should feel mutual, reciprocal and easy. So why is it that you often fall in love with people who say they love you but the way they treat you never feels like love. Their actions do not match the words they speak, so is this still love? http://www.sheknows.com/love-and-sex/articles/990213/7-telltale-signs-that-what-you-have-may-not-be-love Love & Sex Marriage & Relationships Dating Sherrie Campbell, Ph.D. Wed, 01 May 2013 05:00:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/love-and-sex/articles/989443/6-quirky-things-happy-couples-do A happy relationship comes down to several factors, but did you ever think about the role being quirky or playful plays in how successful you and your partner are at keeping your union thriving? If not, you may be surprised to learn that being quirky or silly with your guy can help guarantee a longer, more fulfilling relationship. http://www.sheknows.com/love-and-sex/articles/989443/6-quirky-things-happy-couples-do Love & Sex Jessica Padykula Wed, 01 May 2013 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/love-and-sex/articles/990621/not-a-good-conversationalist-heres-how-you-can-improve Conversation doesn't come naturally to everyone — especially on a first date. We asked relationship experts how to get past the small talk and spark better conversation. http://www.sheknows.com/love-and-sex/articles/990621/not-a-good-conversationalist-heres-how-you-can-improve Love & Sex Marriage & Relationships Dating Elaina Verhoff Wed, 01 May 2013 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/love-and-sex/articles/990613/how-to-ask-for-what-you-need-in-your-relationship If you're looking for a relationship that's going to last, you need to communicate your needs. But how? We asked relationship and dating expert Dr. Wendy Walsh how to ask for what you want from your partner. http://www.sheknows.com/love-and-sex/articles/990613/how-to-ask-for-what-you-need-in-your-relationship Love & Sex Marriage & Relationships Elaina Verhoff Mon, 15 Apr 2013 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/love-and-sex/articles/990499/clean-up-your-home-to-turn-up-the-romance House cleaning may be the last thing you think about when trying to spice up your sex life. But having a clean home has proven to have a great impact on your desire to be intimate. A recent survey found that women are much more likely to get it on in a clean and organized space. http://www.sheknows.com/love-and-sex/articles/990499/clean-up-your-home-to-turn-up-the-romance Love & Sex More Love Laura Moriarity Mon, 15 Apr 2013 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/love-and-sex/articles/990495/10-ways-to-get-date-ready There is nothing like the anticipation of a date, no matter if it's your first or fiftieth. Depending on how well you know your match, you may want to consider these ways to be fully prepared for a night out. http://www.sheknows.com/love-and-sex/articles/990495/10-ways-to-get-date-ready Love & Sex More Love Laura Moriarity Fri, 12 Apr 2013 05:00:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/love-and-sex/articles/987099/money-personalities-and-your-marriage Most, if not all, couples argue about money at some point, often on a regular basis. But where you spend and where you save doesn’t have to be point of contention. We have some expert advice for getting on the same page about money. http://www.sheknows.com/love-and-sex/articles/987099/money-personalities-and-your-marriage Love & Sex Marriage & Relationships Marriage Jessica Padykula Wed, 03 Apr 2013 05:00:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/love-and-sex/articles/987097/how-marriage-impacts-taxes Getting married has a big impact on your taxes. To help you navigate the changes, TaxACT spokesperson Jessi Dolmage offers this advice. http://www.sheknows.com/love-and-sex/articles/987097/how-marriage-impacts-taxes Love & Sex Marriage & Relationships Marriage Jessica Padykula Wed, 03 Apr 2013 01:55:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/love-and-sex/articles/989097/dating-mistakes-you-dont-realize-youre-making Your problem isn’t so much getting a date as it is getting that person to ask you out again. Sound familiar? If so, find out all the tiny little dating mistakes you might be making that are causing potential lovers to flee in the other direction and fast. http://www.sheknows.com/love-and-sex/articles/989097/dating-mistakes-you-dont-realize-youre-making Love & Sex Single Girls' Guide Elizabeth Mitchell Tue, 26 Mar 2013 05:00:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/love-and-sex/articles/985397/help-your-guy-break-his-bad-habits If your guy is holding onto a bad habit you can’t stand or that just isn’t good for him, we have some expert tips for helping him ditch the bad behavior for good. http://www.sheknows.com/love-and-sex/articles/985397/help-your-guy-break-his-bad-habits Love & Sex Marriage & Relationships Jessica Padykula Wed, 27 Feb 2013 05:00:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/love-and-sex/articles/985591/the-secret-to-a-happy-relationship-be-selfish The first time I met my client Sylvia, she told me, “I am getting out of this marriage. Things are so bad. And he won’t even come to therapy to address it. I am done!” http://www.sheknows.com/love-and-sex/articles/985591/the-secret-to-a-happy-relationship-be-selfish Love & Sex Marriage & Relationships Marriage Elizabeth R. Lombardo, Ph.D., M.S., P.T Fri, 22 Feb 2013 05:00:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/love-and-sex/articles/984987/what-is-your-body-language-communicating The way you talk, listen, look, hug, make love, move and react all speak volumes about the state of your emotions and what your body really wants to say. What silent signals are you sending? http://www.sheknows.com/love-and-sex/articles/984987/what-is-your-body-language-communicating Love & Sex Marriage & Relationships Sheri Meyers, Psy.D. Wed, 20 Feb 2013 05:00:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/love-and-sex/articles/985099/is-it-time-to-end-your-relationship-5-signs As that crystal globe cascaded down in Times Square not long ago, did you find yourself dogged by the nagging feeling that something was fatally wrong with your relationship? Like maybe 2013 would be the year it draws its last breath? The New Year customarily leads us to focus more on our goals and dreams and the ways we are not achieving them. http://www.sheknows.com/love-and-sex/articles/985099/is-it-time-to-end-your-relationship-5-signs Love & Sex Marriage & Relationships Sam Von Reiche, Psy.D. Tue, 12 Feb 2013 05:00:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/love-and-sex/articles/982879/power-struggles-why-being-right-can-make-everything-wrong You’re in the middle of another argument with your partner. They’re driving you crazy. Can’t they see that you’re obviously right, and they’re so totally wrong? Their sense of logic confounds you. You can hardly believe that they aren’t budging from their stance. Why don't they see that your way makes total sense, and their way is just, well… stupid? http://www.sheknows.com/love-and-sex/articles/982879/power-struggles-why-being-right-can-make-everything-wrong Love & Sex Marriage & Relationships Sheri Meyers, Psy.D. Tue, 05 Feb 2013 06:00:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/love-and-sex/articles/982759/anti-valentines-5-reasons-to-skip-the-day-of-love Not everyone feels all mushy when they think about Feb. 14. In fact, there are quite a few people we know who think of it as just another day. If that sounds like you, don’t feel bad! There are more than a few reasons to say no to cupid and skip Valentine’s Day altogether. http://www.sheknows.com/love-and-sex/articles/982759/anti-valentines-5-reasons-to-skip-the-day-of-love Love & Sex Marriage & Relationships Jessica Padykula Tue, 15 Jan 2013 05:00:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/love-and-sex/articles/980991/5-fun-things-to-save-for-as-a-couple There are a lot of things to save for: unexpected home repairs, retirement, a new home. But as important as it is to put money away for practical reasons, there are a few things we think are worth making sure you have the funds to splurge on at least once in a while. http://www.sheknows.com/love-and-sex/articles/980991/5-fun-things-to-save-for-as-a-couple Love & Sex Marriage & Relationships Couple Time & Romance Jessica Padykula Tue, 08 Jan 2013 05:00:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/love-and-sex/articles/980119/i-met-my-boyfriends-parents-and-i-dont-like-them Meeting your guy’s family is a huge step in your relationship and the best case scenario is that you love them. But what if you don’t hit it off or connect like you hoped you would? All is not lost and we have some advice for moving past a not-so-ideal first meeting. http://www.sheknows.com/love-and-sex/articles/980119/i-met-my-boyfriends-parents-and-i-dont-like-them Love & Sex Marriage & Relationships Dating Jessica Padykula Thu, 03 Jan 2013 06:30:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/love-and-sex/articles/980113/i-hooked-up-with-a-guy-on-new-years-eve-will-it-last So you ended the year with some serious sparks? It’s always fun to meet someone on New Year’s Eve and even more fun if you end up clicking with this person beyond some drunken making out before the countdown. But will it last? It’s hard to tell and could go either way, but we have some tips for gauging the potential of your New Year’s hookup. http://www.sheknows.com/love-and-sex/articles/980113/i-hooked-up-with-a-guy-on-new-years-eve-will-it-last Love & Sex Marriage & Relationships Dating Jessica Padykula Thu, 27 Dec 2012 05:00:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/love-and-sex/articles/978563/what-to-avoid-fighting-about December is a stressful month. If you've found yourself fighting more amid all that holiday chaos, you’re not alone. But there are certain things that just don’t benefit from constant arguing. We’re here to help you keep the peace going forward with our list of things to stop fighting about this year. http://www.sheknows.com/love-and-sex/articles/978563/what-to-avoid-fighting-about Love & Sex Marriage & Relationships Jessica Padykula