Knowing When Not to Marry
Just as there are signs that you are ready to marry, there are also signs that you're not. A surprising number of people are able to look back on their marriages and say why they weren't ready to marry [more…]
Understanding Genital Warts and Herpes
One out of four Americans between the ages of 15 and 55 will contract at least one sexually transmitted disease. The more you know, the more you can prevent this from happening to you. Below, two incurable [more…]
Dealing with a Lack of Sexual Desire in Women
Many women start out with a low sex drive. Others have problems after they've had children. Still others don't begin to have such problems until after menopause. A number of women also have low desire [more…]
Making Your Marriage More Romantic
When you were courting, all you could think about was how exciting and romantic it was to be together. Back then, you couldn't do enough to please each other. As time passed, you got so accustomed to married [more…]
Marriage Means Communication (Verbal and Non-Verbal)
When couples complain that they're not communicating, they don't realize that wives and husbands can't not communicate. But are you still communicating, even when neither of you is talking? Absolutely! [more…]
Sex after a Heart Attack
Not every ailment is visible, and one of the most common problems that affect sexual functioning is a heart attack. [more…]
Deflating Six Common Marriage Myths
The only thing perfect about marriage is the airbrushed wedding photo.
— Anonymous
Rather than allowing myths about marriage to undermine your relationship, you should find those truths that help keep relationships [more…]
Rekindling Romance with Communication
One of the most widespread forms of miscommunication between men and women stems from the fact that too many people, especially men, equate sex with romance. They believe that if their sex life is adequate [more…]
Finding Ways to Date Your Mate
Taking the person you share your life with for granted is an easy habit to get into. The fact that you have sex on a semi-regular basis, share a checkbook, and discuss whether or not to paint the living [more…]
Making Marriage Work by Fighting Fairly
Some couples claim that they never argue. That's next to impossible in marriages where both partners feel free to express their differences. Other couples have frequent arguments that sometimes get very [more…]
Shaking Yourselves Out of a Romance Rut
For many couples, boredom begins to creep into their interactions and shared interests. Their relationship has gone stale, and they can't seem to make the change by themselves. Change can be frightening [more…]
Making Time for Your Mate
Pick up any magazine in the grocery store, and you'll find at least one heading that reads, "How to keep the romance alive!" or "Take our survey, are you a good kisser? [more…]
Keeping Stress from Undermining Your Marriage
Marital problems become magnified when the partners take their personal stresses out on each other. The resulting problems can get so complicated that they become very difficult to unravel. [more…]
How to Resolve Marital Money Differences
Money is a regular cause of marital problems. Recognize how your attitude about money affects your marriage and use these tips to help resolve your money-dealing differences: [more…]
Common Myths about Marriage
Focus on finding the truths that keep your marriage strong instead of allowing common myths about marriage to undermine your relationship. Examine these marital myths to view your marriage more clearly [more…]
How to Fight Fairly in Marriage
Accepting that you and your spouse will argue can help to strengthen the marriage, but only if you have the ability to fight fair. If a marital argument arises, use these tools to help resolve the conflict [more…]
Reducing the Stress on Your Marriage
Negative stress effects your emotion and physical well-being, as well as your marriage. Take time to identify the source of your stress and then utilize these tips to reduce stress on yourself and your [more…]
Have a Sexier, More Exciting Marriage
A waning sex life is a complaint many couples have after years of marriage. Use these tips to keep the sexual chemistry alive in your marriage and improve your sex life: [more…]
Making Marriage Work For Dummies Cheat Sheet
Your marriage will be best if you debunk common marital myths, fight fairly, reduce marital stress, maintain a good sex life, and work together to resolve money issues that affect the marriage. [more…]
How to Spice Up Your Sex Life and Rekindle Romance
After the initial passion and excitement of lust has faded, sex can start to feel routine and predictable for some couples, particularly if you’re both leading busy or stressful lives. There are lots of [more…]
How to Use Arguments to Improve Your Relationship
Every relationship has conflict — arguments and disagreements go hand-in-hand with love and affection. But with Dr. Kate's Make-A-Deal technique, you can settle disagreements [more…]
