A long-distance relationship is an investment by two people who can’t be together due to circumstances or choice. We’ve covered some of the reasons that people enter into long-distance relationships here. Movies like Sleepless in Seattle play up the mystique of LDR’s but the realities don’t fit into a Hollywood ending.
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The Relationship Balancing Act
We’ve all been in the position of being “ditched” by a friend before. Maybe you’ll have to rewind back to high school, or maybe it’s happened to you as recently as yesterday, but no matter when it happens, it’s safe to say that it hurts. I bring up high school because that was back when […]
Can You Have a Happy Marriage Without Sex?
For the past few years, social scientists have been studying sexless marriages for clues about what can go wrong in relationships and factors leading to the issue. In an article last year from the National Post, author and marital therapist, Andrew G. Marshall stated that sexless marriages have become the latest epidemic many married couples are silently facing today.
He Said, She Said: Husband Wants Kids, But Wife Doesn’t
This week we hear from Matt of Greensboro, North Carolina who is seeking advice on the subject of fatherhood. He wants to have kids with his wife, but she has changed her mind and does not want children at all. Should Matt simply agree with her or should he move on? Our writers help one more reader as we wrap up and end our month long advice column.
He Said, She Said: Dealing with The In-Laws
This week we hear from Scott of South Bend, Indiana who wants to ask for his girlfriend’s father for his daughter’s hand in marriage but is having trouble warming up to her parents–or rather, them warming up to him. Scott wonders when and how should he approach her folks? Our team sit at the round table and discuss this week’s relationship dilemma.
“He Said, She Said” Returns This February!
Do you have a relationship dilemma that needs a balanced perspective? Just in time for Valentine’s Day, our most popular series returns next month. The highly anticipated “He Said, She Said” advice column is back, and we want to hear from you!
A Survey From Her Heart: Evaluating the Expectations of Valentine’s Day
If I were to walk into a room with a bunch of guys and asked them what holiday is coming up, you know what I’d most likely hear? “The Superbowl!” Correct, but that’s not a holiday, so try again. “National Pancake Day!” No, well, yes–and thank you for reminding me. Valentine’s Day is coming, gentlemen; […]
Are You Ready for a Relationship? Maybe Not.
Now that I’m in my mid-twenties, I’ve noticed a common trend among many others my age: the desire to be in a relationship. People who, up until now, enjoyed being single and playing the field are now interested in finding someone special and committing to them. Whether it’s from watching others their age do the […]
Where Have All the Westleys Gone? The Search for Chivalry
Because I grew up on Disney movies and fairy tales, the first thing that usually pops into my mind when I hear the word chivalry is a handsome knight in shiny metallic armor riding a white horse on his way to rescue a damsel in distress or save a helpless princess from the clutches of […]
He Said, She Said: Bride-To-Be Won’t Change Her Last Name
In a question posed for our female readers, would you take your husband-to-be’s last name or keep your own? For our male readers, how would you feel if your future bride decided to keep her own name? A whopping 63% of male readers for Men’s Health magazine said they would be upset if their wives kept […]
He Said, She Said: Meeting an Online Love For The First Time
Meeting an online love for the first time can be a little daunting considering you can no longer hide behind a computer monitor. Everything is out in the open, but it can be a lot of fun too! Meeting someone for the first time is exciting! When you’ve met someone through a digital medium, it’s […]
He Said, She Said: The Jealous Best Friend
Jealousy is a powerful human emotion that touches all of us at least once in our lifetime. It’s best defined as an insecurity and fear; a feeling of being threatened in a situation where you might lose someone. It typically refers to negative thoughts or feelings of anxiety over an anticipated loss and most times, […]
He Said, She Said: The Infamous Three Words
In a romantic relationship, the exchange of the words “I love you” mark a big milestone for the two involved. It may look simple in three words, but it packs a ton of meaning and follows with commitment or the “forever” factor. Professing these words can convey a sense of happiness beyond compare but for […]
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