When you have family and/or work obligations, getting time away, alone with your partner, is like eyeballing a four-leaf clover. When you do finally have a coveted free night penned in your calendar, you know that you need to make the most of it. From special dinner menus to romantic packages at a Chicago hotel, […]
Whether you are dating, have been married for years or are in the process of a divorce, Make It Better has articles to advise you on any stage of your relationships. Advice for All Relationships For Better Sex, Explore Your Fantasies Do You Speak Your Partner’s Love Language? Scientific Secrets for Better Sex How to Be […]
Do you have erotic fantasies, but feel some are so inappropriate you barely admit them to yourself, much less share them with your mate? If you’d like to have a more satisfying sex life, you may want to bring them out of the dark and into your bedroom. Many women have a rich fantasy life, […]
Grand Geneva Resort & Spa Takes Date Night to Another Level Move over, date night. Date day is where it’s at. If you’re looking to spend some daylight with your special someone, check out the romantic experiences offered at Grand Geneva Resort & Spa in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin. Covering 1,300 acres in the scenic Wisconsin […]
After five years of marriage, a big move from Chicago to Grand Rapids, Michigan, new jobs and two new babies, Sarah Tupper knew she wanted to mark her wedding anniversary in a significant and meaningful way. “I think it’s easy to get lost in the everyday routine of life that shifts the focus off the […]
We’ve changed our lives through tidying and learned to listen and talk to our kids. For round three, The Cynic’s Self-Help Book Club decided to tackle matters of the heart. We read “The 5 Love Languages: The Secret to Love that Lasts” by Gary Chapman. The book posits that there are five ways people give love to […]
When you make the painful decision to file for divorce, you know there will be some expenses, namely legal fees. But, the end of a marriage can trigger all sorts of costs, many of which soon-to-be-ex spouses don’t anticipate because they are (understandably) mired in the emotional aspects of splitting up. One big increased expense […]
After 37 years of marriage, four kids and a mortgage, longtime Evanston actors Jill Shellabarger and Roger Mueller still feel the heat. “We are each other’s biggest fans,” says Shellabarger. “We respect each other’s artistry; we don’t talk shop a lot, but we can go to each other when we are wrestling with a part.” […]
Chocolate and flowers are good, but a Valentine’s Day gift that gives back is great. These five companies have products your Valentine will love and you can feel good about giving. 1. Shop For Good Our very own Shop For Good is a great place to look for a Valentine’s Day gift. Through Feb. 15, your purchase […]
Women, we may not be as straight — or as gay — as we think we are. Mounting research indicates women are more likely to be turned on by both sexes than men are. One of the most publicized studies, conducted by Meredith Chivers, measured the arousal of participants as they watched videos of heterosexual, […]
