<![CDATA[Solving Relationship Difficulties]]>http://www.sheknows.com/ Mon, 21 Mar 2011 07:33:00 -0700 <![CDATA[How to find a good work-love balance]]> http://www.sheknows.com/love-and-sex/articles/825749/how-to-find-a-good-work-love-balance When the two of you are busy and overworked, entire days can seem to go by without so much as a cursory glance or conversation. To avoid losing touch with your significant other entirely, here are a few simple strategies for making love work despite jam-packed schedules. http://www.sheknows.com/love-and-sex/articles/825749/how-to-find-a-good-work-love-balance Love & Sex Marriage & Relationships Couple Time & Romance Jessica Padykula Thu, 09 Sep 2010 05:00:00 -0700 <![CDATA[Can your marriage survive his layoff?]]> http://www.sheknows.com/love-and-sex/articles/817414/Will-your-marriage-survive-his-layoff Is your marriage strong enough to survive a layoff? Take this relationship quiz to find out. http://www.sheknows.com/love-and-sex/articles/817414/Will-your-marriage-survive-his-layoff Love & Sex Marriage & Relationships Marriage Noelle Nelson Mon, 26 Jul 2010 12:00:00 -0700 <![CDATA[Is your inner control freak affecting your marriage? ]]> http://www.sheknows.com/love-and-sex/articles/815507/is-your-inner-control-freak-affecting-your-marriage-1 We gals are light years ahead of our mates when it comes to matters of home and family. Or at least we think we are. After all, we come from a long line of mothers; we have sisters, cousins, aunts and BFFs to counsel us, and we are the definitive market for how-to books, seminars and media. But sometimes the inner control freak that catalogs all this knowledge gets in the way of a warm, appreciative relationship. http://www.sheknows.com/love-and-sex/articles/815507/is-your-inner-control-freak-affecting-your-marriage-1 Love & Sex Marriage & Relationships Dating Noelle Nelson Wed, 30 Jun 2010 17:30:00 -0700 <![CDATA[Love him or leave him... but stop complaining]]> http://www.sheknows.com/love-and-sex/articles/815281/love-him-or-leave-him-but-stop-kvetching-1 You love him, but he's flawed. Profoundly. You can't change him, so what do you do? Take our advice. Today. http://www.sheknows.com/love-and-sex/articles/815281/love-him-or-leave-him-but-stop-kvetching-1 Love & Sex Marriage & Relationships Marriage Dr. Karen Gail Lewis Thu, 03 Jun 2010 15:02:00 -0700 <![CDATA[How to dump the blame game ]]> http://www.sheknows.com/love-and-sex/articles/815498/how-to-dump-the-blame-game-1 Are either of you coming out a winner when it comes to the blame game? We thought not. Read on to learn how to stop pointing fingers and start getting more from your relationship. http://www.sheknows.com/love-and-sex/articles/815498/how-to-dump-the-blame-game-1 Love & Sex Marriage & Relationships Marriage Noelle Nelson Tue, 01 Jun 2010 20:06:00 -0700 <![CDATA[For better, for worse: More couples staying married]]> http://www.sheknows.com/love-and-sex/articles/815458/for-better-for-worse-more-couples-staying-married-1 It’s no secret that marriage takes work – including patience and a transport-trailer full of understanding. While expectations regarding marriage have skyrocketed, a new report indicates that the divorce rate has dropped in Canada by six percent during the past four years. Here’s what we can learn about marriage from Canadian couples. http://www.sheknows.com/love-and-sex/articles/815458/for-better-for-worse-more-couples-staying-married-1 Love & Sex Marriage & Relationships Marriage Karen Hawthorne Thu, 01 Apr 2010 16:50:00 -0700 <![CDATA[What's the most challenging part of marriage? Readers reveal!]]> http://www.sheknows.com/love-and-sex/articles/814324/poll-what-s-the-most-challenging-part-of-marriage-1 We asked our readers: What is the most challenging part of marriage? Thousands of women responded, and most agree that communicating with your man is the hardest part about being married. What else is keeping you from wedded bliss? Check out the results below. http://www.sheknows.com/love-and-sex/articles/814324/poll-what-s-the-most-challenging-part-of-marriage-1 Love & Sex Marriage & Relationships Marriage SheKnows Love & Sex Experts Tue, 15 Dec 2009 23:59:00 -0800 <![CDATA[7 Habits that ruin relationships]]> http://www.sheknows.com/love-and-sex/articles/812683/7-habits-that-ruin-relationships If you want to avoid major drama in your relationship, resist the seven habits below that are known to ruin otherwise healthy relationships. http://www.sheknows.com/love-and-sex/articles/812683/7-habits-that-ruin-relationships Love & Sex Marriage & Relationships Elizabeth Cullen Sun, 06 Dec 2009 15:55:00 -0800 <![CDATA[6 Tips for becoming a better wife]]> http://www.sheknows.com/holidays-and-seasons/articles/812457/6-tips-for-becoming-a-better-wife Like any woman, you'd like to think you're a perfect wife, but with a truthful look at yourself, you'll probably find room for improvement. Becoming a better wife requires not only changing your attitude but also knowing a bit more about how to create a good marriage -- what works and what doesn't, as well as some things to avoid. http://www.sheknows.com/holidays-and-seasons/articles/812457/6-tips-for-becoming-a-better-wife Holidays & Seasons New Year's New Year - Your Love Suzi Milovanovic Wed, 25 Nov 2009 15:15:00 -0800 <![CDATA[How to survive your first year of marriage]]> http://www.sheknows.com/love-and-sex/articles/812338/how-to-survive-your-first-year-of-marriage Especially for couples who didn't live together prior to the wedding, getting married is a huge lifestyle adjustment. It doesn't have to be stressful, though. Below are 6 tips for surviving your first year of marriage. http://www.sheknows.com/love-and-sex/articles/812338/how-to-survive-your-first-year-of-marriage Love & Sex Marriage & Relationships Marriage Elizabeth Cullen Wed, 25 Nov 2009 13:54:00 -0800 <![CDATA[8 Bad reasons to get married]]> http://www.sheknows.com/love-and-sex/articles/812334/8-bad-reasons-to-get-married If both your hearts are in the right place, marriage can add tremendous happiness and value to your life. However, many people opt to get married for the wrong reasons. Below are seven scenarios where you should say "I don't." http://www.sheknows.com/love-and-sex/articles/812334/8-bad-reasons-to-get-married Love & Sex Marriage & Relationships Dating Margeaux Baulch Klein Tue, 24 Nov 2009 16:11:00 -0800 <![CDATA[Getting through breast cancer together]]> http://www.sheknows.com/love-and-sex/articles/812316/getting-through-breast-cancer-together Although breast cancer is primarily a woman's disease, she doesn't have to face it alone. Fighting the disease as a couple is an experience in itself, and can only make you and your husband closer and your bond stronger. Here, couples who know give tips on how to get through the difficult experience. http://www.sheknows.com/love-and-sex/articles/812316/getting-through-breast-cancer-together Love & Sex Marriage & Relationships Couple Time & Romance Brie Gatchalian Fri, 20 Feb 2009 10:09:00 -0800 <![CDATA[Sex and the Recession: The recession's impact on your sex life]]> http://www.sheknows.com/love-and-sex/articles/807849/sex-and-the-recession-the-recession-s-impact-on-your-sex-life Worried about losing your job? Having enough money? Your 401k? Forget worrying about the recession's imapact on your life, and have more sex instead! http://www.sheknows.com/love-and-sex/articles/807849/sex-and-the-recession-the-recession-s-impact-on-your-sex-life Love & Sex Marriage & Relationships Couple Time & Romance Elizabeth Cullen Thu, 09 Oct 2008 12:00:00 -0700 <![CDATA[The sex-starved wife]]> http://www.sheknows.com/love-and-sex/articles/805985/the-sex-starved-wife Men always want sex. That's the message you hear from your friends, from talk-show experts, from TV sitcoms. Except when they don't. What if you find that you're the one craving a deeper sexual connection, but he simply doesn't want sex very often - or ever? How can you rescue your sex life? Read on for couple-tested solutions for bringing intimacy and heat back into your relationship in this exclusive excerpt from the new book by REDBOOK Love Network expert Michele Weiner Davis. http://www.sheknows.com/love-and-sex/articles/805985/the-sex-starved-wife Love & Sex Marriage & Relationships Marriage Michele Weiner Davis