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The Gift of Intimate Apparel

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Q: Is it inappropriate to buy a woman lingerie if we have been dating for a couple of weeks?

Could the Man I met online be Married

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Q: Several weeks ago I met a man through an online dating site. We have a great time together but something about him doesn’t feel right and I cannot put my finger on it. I know that many people who are married or otherwise committed use the Internet to cheat on their partners. How can I determine if this man is on the up and up?

Popping Pills: When is it a Problem

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Q: I notice that many of my friends are popping anti-anxiety pills more frequently. I am sure there are risks associated with such behavior but what are they and how do I know if my friends are in danger of addiction?

Love Yourself Better from Head-to-Toe: Total Conditioning for the Heart, Body and Soul

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Is your skin so chapped it crackles? Does your heart feel like it’s going to break from all the pressure? Are you sick and tired of waking up tired? It’s time you stop ignoring and start adoring yourself. The following list includes conditioning tips to help renew and start loving YOU better.

Head: A clenched jaw, taut temples and a frown that’s been turned upside down? CranialSacral Therapy (CST) may be just what you need to get the flow back in your head and face. CST is a gentle, soft-touch manual approach that focuses on alleviating the central nervous system functions – including the skull, face and mouth, which make up the cranium. The benefits include improved concentration, anxiety relief and overall sense of revitalization.

Eyes: February is Save Your Vision Month. The American Academy of Ophthalmology (Academy) is encouraging you to make an appointment for an eye exam. Eye disease becomes more of a problem as we age. A comprehensive eye exam, and following through with the recommendation of your doctor, can save your eyesight and prevent vision loss later in life.

Face: Quench and feed dry, rough, wrinkled areas of skin by applying 3-4 drops of Organic Rosehip Seed Oil to your face morning and night. The natural essence will help moisturize and soothe dry skin,

Is February the New National Break Up Month?

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Breaking up appears to be the thing to do in February. Up until now, I was under the impression that January was the most popular time of year to get booted but judging by the number of written queries and calls I have received from hearts heavy and broken in the last couple of weeks, lovelorn singles seem to be trending this month.

Perhaps it’s something in the air, the faint and not so distant smell of Spring and the promise of potential new flings which may trigger it. Another factor could be that the honeymoon period is winding down for all those who hooked-up during the pre-holiday Hanukah season. And of course, there is always the post Valentine’s Day relationship reality check which sets off the flight and/or fear syndrome for some.

The dark and dreary dumpsters are no fun place to be and it’s easy to get sucked into a deep hole of self-pity, doubt and sadness. But you do not have to let a break-up break you! You can start by following this recovery plan:

Give Yourself a Timeline: You can choose to booze it up or binge your way through misery, but you’ll only wake up hung over and a few pounds heavier. Eventually, the sadness after a

Single-parent Adoption: What You Should Know

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Families today come in all shapes and sizes. Whether you’re single by choice or by circumstance, you may have thought of expanding your life to include a child.

In 2006, according to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Children & Families, 117,380 children in the foster care system were eligible for adoption, but less than half found homes.

Despite popular misconceptions about single parents, research shows that single-parent adoptees thrive as much as, if not more so than, kids adopted into more traditional families. This may be because singles are more likely to bond with children prior to adoption, have undivided attention and resources for their kids, or provide an environment that is free of marital and familial stress. Whatever the reason, it’s obvious that single adopters can greatly enrich the lives of needy children.

If you’re interested in adopting, there are two main paths to finding a child—independent adoption or agency adoption. Independent adopters are the hopeful parents you see running newspaper ads for young moms-to-be a la the movie Juno. These adoptions are direct agreements between the birth parents and the adoptive parents, facilitated by attorneys. When an agency arranges an adoption, it becomes a middleman, with all the benefits and drawbacks that implies. Agencies can be public or private, domestic or international. Adoptive

Amazing Flowers Every Woman Will Appreciate: The Gift of Giving Applies to YOU

Thu, 15 Dec 2011 17:15:30 GMT

Let’s be honest. A rose is not just a rose, if it’s a red one. These crimson colored flora can be a symbol of enduring love, a budding romance and often how we reveal our sentiments and gratitude to a loved one, secret admirer, casual fling or bedroom buddy. Whether it’s a six, nine, twelve or twenty four stem bouquet, even a single rose is a power flower that gets the job done.

Well ladies, times are changing and if you want to make yourself feel special, it’s time to ditch the red roses. Please don’t get us wrong, it’s not that we’re an ungrateful bunch, we’re simply tired of waiting for others to bestow flowers upon us or grabbing a limp bouquet at the checkout counter.

This holiday season we suggest you simply leave it to the amazing florists at HBloom.com a subscription service that delivers lush floral arrangements right to your door every week, every other week or each month. Women, including celebrities like Ivanka Trump who named H.Bloom as one of her Style Favorites in Food & Wine Magazine earlier this year, are turning to them and so should you.

The process is simple – you choose the type of collection you want (Arrange

5 “EX”-treme Getaways to Help You Get Over a Breakup

Fri, 02 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT

If you’ve been or get dumped in December, you’ve just qualified for one of the largest singles clubs. That’s because year after year the two week period leading up to Christmas is the most popular time for relationship breakups. If you’re one of this season’s casualties, treat yourself to a getaway and give yourself something to look forward to now or in the New Year!

1. Sweat Out Your Anger: The best revenge you can get after a breakup is looking even hotter than you did before. The good news is that bootcamp is hot, pilates is not, according to a new survey forecasting fitness trends for 2012. So instead double-dipping into the cookie jar, spend a week or long weekend getting your butt into better than ever gear. There are co-ed or same sex fitness programs where you can spend your time training, conditioning and tanning, all listed on Bootcampfinder.com.

2. Cruise to A Special Place: A little time at sea will help put things in perspective and give you something to which to look forward. MSC Cruises has slashes rates for solo travelers this winter on voyages in the Mediterranean. Plan one of two 14-night back-to-back Mediterranean cruise itineraries next year and price starts at $1708 a cabin – or $122 a night. The seven-night cruise begins and ends in Venice,

Business Date or Personal Expense

Thu, 01 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Q: I am dating a man who is always charging our meals onto his business credit card. I am wondering if this is legal and also if I should be offended by it?

Speeding Up Female Arousal

Thu, 01 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Q: It takes me a long time to get aroused which is often a problem. Men get frustrated and bored and often feel dejected as a result. I know many women share my experience and I was wondering if there is any way to speed up the arousal process?