Love, Sex, Marriage

2011-02-13T03:55:00.001-08:00

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10 Clichés About Relationships & Sex That Are Worth Questioning

2011-01-19T02:59:00.000-08:00

1. That you either have or haven't found the one. This is the widespread narrative that there exists a human on this earth with whom you’re 100% compatible. When you meet this person you both fall deeply in love and you two live out the remainder of your lives together, happy and fulfilled, never having reason to question the validity of your relationship. This person is “the one.” The

Communication is Valuable in Healthy Relationships

2011-01-18T02:54:00.000-08:00

‘Communication is key’ is a popular phrase explaining the importance of that practice, but the truth of the phrase cannot be overstated. Communication can truly be an art form, and one that must be learned in order to be practiced well. Being devoted to talking through problems, keeping lines of discussion open through daily activities, and even talking about issues both mundane and

Idiots, Marriage, Relationships And Partnerships

2011-01-17T02:51:00.000-08:00

Jesus was asked what happens in Heaven when seven brothers in succession married the same lady after the prior one had died and Jesus answered that in Heaven there is no such thing as marriage. It would appear that marriage was created to encourage fidelity and continuity of relationships here on earth preventing flagrant immorality. One also has to look at the level in our educational

Sex is better when healthy relationships are established first

2011-01-16T02:43:00.000-08:00

Sex? Yes. Wonderful, passionate sex. I am going to assume that I now have your attention, so let’s get down to business. Before we get too excited about this subject, let’s look at what should be happening before sex: relationships. I believe this is a key player before you dive right into this activity for a number of reasons. Why are monogamous relationships important? One reason could

Breaking up, with a little help from the Web

2011-01-15T18:00:00.000-08:00

The Internet has plenty of tools to help people looking to start a romance - Match.com's ads assert that one in five new relationships begins on an online dating site - but what about those trying to end one? In recent years, a handful of new sites and services have emerged to salve the wounds of the newly single - advising them on recovery strategies, offering a space to vent, a way to

You Control Your Relationships, Not Social Media

2011-01-14T18:00:00.000-08:00

In a recent article, MSNBC called Facebook the divorce lawyer's new best friend. Social media allows people to easily meet and flirt with attractive people, diverting attention and time away from significant others. The problem with this virtual bar is that it leaves a paper trail of status updates, tweets, photographs and comments that are a goldmine to divorce lawyers. The article reports

Teenager 'was blackmailed over phone pictures into relationship with man'

2011-01-13T06:00:00.000-08:00

A teenage girl agreed to sexual relations with a man who obtained "indecent" images of her because she feared retribution by her conservative family, a lawyer told a court yesterday. "She is a young woman living in a conservative society that observes its moral principles," said Salwa al Habib, the lawyer for the girl. "She did not reveal the matter to her family for fear of a scandal or a

Family Relationships: When dating at 50 focus on the experience, not the destination

2011-01-12T21:59:00.000-08:00

Q. I'm a 52-year-old woman recently divorced, after being married for more than 30 years. My daughter keeps telling me I need to go out and date, but I don't know how to do it, and it scares me to think about it. Should I try to start dating again, and what do I do? A. Thinking about dating after 30 years of marriage is going to be scary for you.However, dating after 50 is very different and

Ending Relationships

2011-01-12T21:54:00.000-08:00

My nieces are such a great resource for helping me to remember not only what I went through when I was dating, but we talk about things they are currently going through as well. They are in their mid 20’s, quite the intelligent young women filled with much more insight and the ability to be introspective than I was at their age. The topic of conversation last night was breaking up and why

Is Your Man Too Girly?

2010-10-01T09:21:00.000-07:00

Image via Wikipedia I recently moved to a new apartment and have since spent my weekends on the floor of my studio, putting together bookshelves and cabinets. For the things I couldn't do myself and for tools I didn't own, I asked for assistance—but it wasn't a handy boyfriend or male friend who came over to help. It was my 82-year-old grandfather. It seemed that, at least among my circle, the

Wedding Bells Ring for Nicole Richie & Joel Madden

2010-10-01T04:56:00.000-07:00

Image by gisele13 via Flickr While former BFF Paris Hilton is still making headlines for her "gum" habit, Nicole Richie's planning a walk down the aisle with long-time beau and baby daddy, Joel Madden. (Aww, had it worked it between Paris and Benji, they coulda been sisters-in-law). But no need to fret—Nicole's still got plenty of gal pals by her side, and what better way to say sayonara to

How A Prostitute Saved My Marriage

2010-10-01T00:24:00.000-07:00

Image via Wikipedia Dear _________, Thank you for posting your prostitution ad on Craigslist. I'm not being sarcastic. Last year, I called you the "c" word when I asked you to stop writing my husband. We blocked your email address so your emails would stop. I stalked your website. You were selling sex. I hated you and your youth. Your disregard for the norms I grew up with made me sick.

For Women, Sex Problems Common After Breast Cancer

2010-09-30T21:23:00.000-07:00

Image via Wikipedia Every year, 200,000 women are diagnosed with breast cancer. Besides the physical and emotional toll from fighting the disease, new reports have shown that the vast majority of survivors hesitate to discuss the sex problems caused by treatment. According to the Journal of Sexual medicine, seven out of 10 survivors report difficulty having good sex after cancer. While an

Baby Bytes: No Such Thing As Perfect Parents

2010-09-30T16:50:00.000-07:00

Image by D3BUG via Flickr Here at LoveMom, we bring you the love. Our weekly Baby Bytes bring you everything else. Here are this week's 5 must-click mom links: Are you a sucker for self-help books? So are we. Which is why we're grateful for this list of the 5 books every mom should read. [momlogic] This particular LoveMom writer has a filthy mouth, and is worried she'll pass it along to her

Scientology: A Kiss Of Death For Relationships?

2010-09-30T13:14:00.000-07:00

Image via Wikipedia Mad Men star Elisabeth Moss recently filed for divorce from her husband of less then a year, Saturday Night Live actor Fred Armisen. Nobody knows for sure why the two split, but it's rumored that Elisabeth, a Scientologist, was more interested in her religion then her marriage. A source appeared out of the woodwork and told the tabloids that Fred "could not get with" her

4 Dating Tips From Couple Who Met On Facebook Game

2010-09-30T09:39:00.000-07:00

Some enchanted evening, you may see a stranger across a crowded... Facebook newsfeed? Meet John Sweeney and Joanne Doane, who found love while playing Mafia Wars on Facebook. In a mob-themed ceremony held on September 17, John and Joanne officially became the first husband and wife to meet over Zynga's popular social networking game. While their courtship is slightly unconventional, the happy

Should I Quit My Job For My Boyfriend? Again?

2010-09-30T05:29:00.000-07:00

Image via Wikipedia Per your advice, I read and considered the "8 Questions To Ask Yourself Before You Move For Love," which really helped put things in perspective and I decided to move for my relationship when I was financially ready. My biggest concern with moving was putting my education on hold—I'm in my last year and a half of college. My boyfriend encouraged me to apply to the state

How We Made Our Careers More Kid-Friendly

2010-09-30T01:25:00.000-07:00

I determined that I wanted to be a writer (and a ballerina... and an actress... and an archaeologist...) when I was 5. At about the same time, I decided that I would also be a mother. In fact—snotty brat that I was—I often told my own mother how I'd do things differently once little Anastasia Kay Brookes was in my life (don't ask). 22 years later, post-wedding and post-honeymoon, I still wanted

Mr. Mom And Prince Charming: Can Men Be Both?

2010-09-29T21:00:00.001-07:00

Image via CrunchBase We hear gender inequality and often think only of the workplace discrepancies. According to a new Harris Interactive Poll, most of us still feel sexism is very much alive, and it's affecting our careers and our love lives. While 55 percent of men believe things are pretty much equal now, just 32 percent of women would agree. The problem isn't just that we still feel like

"My Heart the Holy Spirit's Home"

2010-08-18T18:05:00.000-07:00

A Love Renewed, A Marriage Restored

2010-07-03T07:51:00.000-07:00

A short story of how unfaithfulness nearly destroyed a marriage - and how love found a way to redemption. (Spanish with English subtitles.)

One Simple Act that Can Improve Your Marriage

2010-04-28T01:37:00.000-07:00

Want to know the secret why your neighbor's 10 years of marriage seemed to be always brand new while yours of only 5 is already rotting? The key is simple and not what you think. It's not the conversations or fantastic sex-though these may contribute to a lasting marriage as well. The secret of happily married couples is that they learned how to be kind to each other. Niceness, thoughtfulness,

Too Much Closeness: Is It Bad?

2010-03-13T20:15:00.000-08:00

David have been married for 3 years to Tina, a co-worker whom he was engaged for over 2 years. He considers their union to be generally peaceful and happy with quite a few bickering. Still without children, they have all the time to spend with each other anyway they want – a privilege that few married couples with children, rarely enjoy. But their constant closeness is becoming like a prison

Women's Natural Scent More Seductive Than Perfume

2010-03-05T17:44:00.001-08:00

by Dr. Mercola Women might want to think twice before spraying Chanel No. 5. A new study suggests that a woman's natural scent may be all she needs. Recent research shows that a man's testosterone levels, which are linked with sexual interest, are significantly higher when they smell the shirt of a woman who is ovulating. Other studies have linked