Relationship Tips

The consistency paradox continued - New rules of engagement

The deeper we feel, the harder we'll fall. So, SHOULD I stay or should I go?
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Now you see me, now you don't - Why consistency matters

A look at the seeming impossibility of balancing our desire to let another person in with our fear of letting another person in
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Are you a good cyberflirt?

Read this article about flirting via instant messaging and email and learn how to leave your online conquests a little less ;-( and a lot more :-9.
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Board game makers continue in pursuit to end your relationship, destroy your life

Game night. Why sitting down to play a friendly game of Boggle with the ones you love always ends with daddy packing a suitcase and sleeping in a hotel.
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White guy on black love site tells women, "stop dating guys that aren't me."

Poor Kirk's not feeling the love from the ladies. Read one man's view on why women date guys that are mean.
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You want me to put what, where? Myths about the romance of personal hygiene products

Times have changed. Gone are the days when advertisers targetted women, warning them of the consequences of failing to uphold their personal responsibility to keep their filthy bodies clean and fresh-smelling for their husbands, their children and society as a whole, right? Wrong.
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Lindsey's ex-boyfriend's not bitter, just thorough and very very crazy

When a relationship ends, it can take a while for one or both partners to let go and move on. Lindsey's ex-boyfriend isn't quite there yet and he wants to tell you ALL about it.
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Ouch! The world's cruelest break-up lines

There's just no really nice way to tell someone that you want to get away from them. There are, on the other hand, plenty of not-so-nice ways to get the job done. Here are a few.
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How to show real love and affection...old school

There are loads of ways to express your love in meaningful and very public ways. Here are a few standbys that never fail to get the attention of the one you love (as well as any and all unexpecting passersby).
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I’ll be right here – the Elliott-E.T. model of successful long distance relationships

In many cases, being separated from the one you love can leave you lonely, anxious and heartbroken. In other cases, periodic separation can be healthy and can reignite excitement and offer both partners a balance of independence and togetherness.
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They’re playing our song – cheesy lyrics can make or break true love

Picking one song to encompass everything that you've ever felt about the one you love is a tough job. These tips can help you avoid the mistakes most commonly made by couples.
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Taco girl compounds pain of recent break-up with public humiliation

Yet another tragic tale about someone's failed attempt to drown her sorrows in alcohol and salsa.
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The art of flirting

Prolonged hugging, intense glances, provocative compliments – good flirting can make you feel all oogly inside. Flirting is a skill. Here’s what you need to know to be the best flirter you can be.
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To be friends or not to be: What to do when your ex wants you around

Break ups suck. Whether you are the heartbreaker or the one whose heart is breaking, here are a few things to consider about the possibility of preserving a friendship with your ex.
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The ultimate sex and love quiz - how do you rate?

Do you enjoy taking those love and sex quizzes online and in popular magazines? You will love this one!
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Pick up lines: what works, what will get you a smack upside your head

We've all heard them and we've probably laughed at the worst of the worst. So why do we keep recycling old pick-up lines or creating new ones that are even more pathetic?
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How to get someone to have sex with you – it may not be as hard as you think

Someone really ought to develop a brain ray that would make it so other people know exactly what we want when we want it. Until then, it looks like we’re on our own. Read this if you’re sick of trying to figure out what the hell is going on in your partner’s head.
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Pardon me, but have you seen the excitement in my relationship? I seem to have misplaced it.

The energy that we put into the beginning of relationships can sometimes drop off the longer we're together. It's not necessarily a death sentence for passion, but can instead be a wake-up call that we may be missing the most interesting stuff.
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Maintaining a long-term relationship may not give you bulging biceps, but it can build strength and endurance.

Feeling tired in your current relationship? Turns out that loving someone for a long time just may be one of the toughest workouts you'll ever get.
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Skinner’s theory on why you keep calling your ex-girlfriend’s answering machine.

Love can lift you up and make you feel like you're filled with sugary candy fluff. It can also bring you crashing down and can make you feel like you've just had a razor blade dragged across your eyelids. Why do we allow ourselves to go through heartache again and again? Because it's in our nature to do it.
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