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6 signs you’re in a band-aid relationship

It’s hard to admit, but in romantic relationships, sometimes we settle for what we’re familiar with rather than what we deserve. Call them Band-Aid relationships. It’s...

Why yawning is so contagious

You may well be yawning just reading this - it's contagious. Now researchers have looked at what happens in our brains to trigger that...

5 Signs you’re settling

Sometimes after a long stretch without being in a relationship, it’s tempting to start dating someone new just because you’re both available. You may be...

Heart attacks during sex are more likely to result in death- Study

Heart-stopping sex really could be the end of the affair. New research shows men are four times as likely to die from a heart attack it if it occurs...

Confessions: My husband slept with my ‘corpse’ on our wedding night

It was the morning after my wedding night and there I was pacing up and down the balcony of our honeymoon suite. I could...

The words that ended my marriage

A marriage doesn’t fall apart overnight, but sometimes, looking back, you can pinpoint certain moments that irrevocably changed things for the worse. It could be...

If he does these 7 things, he likes you way more than you think

Buying you flowers, paying for your dinner, making uninterrupted eye contact with you during said dinner — these are all classic signs that someone is...

Women reveal the specific movements that make them orgasm

A recent study published in the Journal of Sex & Marital Therapy examined the different types of clitoral stimulation women prefer. The study was published in July...

These newlyweds are a reminder that you can’t put an age limit on love

In June, photos from 67-year-old Lucinda Myers and 70-year-old Murphy Wilson’s engagement shoot began going viral, reminding the internet that it’s never, ever too...

Intercourse isn't everything for most women – study

Many of us equate "sex" with "intercourse" and use those words interchangeably. Yet highly satisfying sex doesn't have to be limited to penetration --...

The words that ended my marriage

A marriage doesn’t fall apart overnight, but sometimes, looking back, you can pinpoint certain moments that irrevocably changed things for the worse. It could be things that were...

The 10 best ways to end a relationship

Calling it a day on your relationship is always going to be tricky, and having ‘the conversation’ is something many of us will go...

What we can learn from Brad and Angelina about reconciling after a divorce filing

In what has become one of Hollywood’s most talked about divorces, Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie-Pitt are again making headlines as rumors circulate that...

Top 5 Ghanaian destinations for wedding anniversary getaways

Marriage is a beautiful thing, the beginning of a new life, an adventure and one of life’s most amazing journeys. The anxiety and excitement...

10 subtle things you could do every day to be happier in your relationship

A lot of us have been taught that being happy in a relationship is something that just happens. We're told that falling in love...

How well should you know your partner before getting married?

It’s so romantic! You meet one night when you least expect. You’ve recently sworn off dating and tell yourself you’re content, no, wait, happy being...

10 sure signs you’re the toxic one in your friendship

Nobody wants to admit they’ve been a bad friend – especially if the person they’ve mistreated has been an exceptional pal throughout the entire...

'Every husband needs a girlfriend but not another woman' – marriage counsellor

Frank Adofoli, a marriage counselor, has explained why married men need to have a 'girlfriend'. According to him, all couples who intend to make their...

Man tries to date 6 women in one night, they become BFFs instead

Female friendships are a powerful thing, especially, as it turns out when they’re founded on shutting down a slimy dude. This week, Washington D.C.-based...

When sex hurts and what to do about it

They said there was nothing wrong with me. Gynecologists. Gastroenterologists. Even a lung specialist. They ran tests — CAT scans, X-ray’s, blood labs, you...

In a relationship with an entrepreneur? Here are 10 things you should never say

Entrepreneurs are a unique blend of risk-takers, mad scientists, hope addicts, inventors, and magicians. They can make incredible love partners if you know how...

The truth about why some people cheat

Too often, affairs are seen as the outcome of random horniness – or just plain old nastiness. That’s very rarely the case. When it comes...

What every woman needs to know about married men who cheat

I’ve written about my experience as “the mistress.” It was a much-read post that unleashed both an outpouring of emotional stories and unbridled fury...

Loving different brands can have a huge impact on your relationship

Do you like Coke while your partner prefers Pepsi? Beware, the difference in brand choices can affect our happiness in relationships more than shared...

Will my relationship last? 7 Ways couples can slowly become unhealthy over time

For better or worse, relationships change over time. Over the long term, things can erode slowly and a healthy relationship can be unhealthy without...

Why do people cheat? Relationship expert reveals warning signs your partner has strayed

Cheating is one of the biggest problems faced by any relationship. Though it can be extremely painful for all those involved, the situation isn’t often...

Ten (10) things you should never say to a woman

Many of us have been there. One minute you’re having a conversation, maybe a minor argument, but that’s OK; it’s all under control. Then...

How your relationship with your father affects who and how you date

Could your low expectations of men or your quick ability to praise them have more to do with your father than you thought? Believe it...

Healthy sex is about respect!

In a healthy relationship, both partners are able to express their feelings and respect each other’s boundaries about sex. You shouldn’t have to have sex to...

‘Love bombing’ is the newest dangerous dating trend

Have you started dating someone who has lavished you with attention and then things have quickly soured? Chances are you could have been a...

Gallup poll: More Americans than ever say polygamy is morally acceptable

The practice of polygamy, or having more than one spouse at the same time, is illegal in all 50 states. But the percentage of...

Being single beats being married, psychologist claims

Being single allows people to “live their best, most authentic and most meaningful life” and the idea of wedded bliss is largely a myth,...

Hold me tight

Love demands the reassurance of touch. Most fights are really protests over emotional disconnection. Underneath the distress, partners are desperate to know: Are you...

Psychologist explains why it's better being single than married

Being single allows people to “live their best, most authentic and most meaningful life” and the idea of wedded bliss is largely a myth,...

Husband's tribute to his 'curvy' wife sparks backlash

A husband's Instagram post about loving his wife's "curvy" size has sparked a backlash online about body image and feminism. American entrepreneur Robbie Tripp, who...

Ten health benefits of sex

Type "sexual health" into a search engine, and it is likely that you will be bombarded with pages of articles covering anything and everything,...

What teens really want to know about sex

Remember how weird it was to ask questions about sex as a teenager? High school teacher Al Vernacchio answers his students’ questions about everything...

Can you marry in silence?

Communication is very essential in every area or aspect of life. • Communication of babies to mothers This is the reason why God made it possible...

Why rejection hurts so much — and what to do about it

Psychologist Guy Winch shares some practical tips for soothing the sting of rejection. Rejections are the most common emotional wound we sustain in daily life....

Find someone who understands that love isn’t a fantasy land

What you need is a partner who gets it — who understands that it’s going to be tough and who’s prepared to dive in...