What’s the purpose of your marriage? Are you and your spouse meeting each other’s needs? Are your goals right for this stage of life? What can you do to improve your relationship? If answering these pointed questions feels awkward and unromantic, consider this: Approaching your marriage more like a business partnership might make it stronger. […]
You probably already know it’s important to get out and breathe some life into your relationship. But while the same old dinner-and-a-movie routine might seem relaxing, will it really set your hearts aflutter? Experts say couples who challenge themselves together, stay together. “Everybody has a fundamental motivation to grow themselves,” says Dr. Gary Lewandowski, Jr., […]
Good news, women. According to Emily Nagoski, a Ph.D. in health behavior and self-proclaimed sex nerd, the latest scientific research proves pretty much all of us are sexually normal. That means our libido isn’t too low or too high, our interests aren’t too tame or too kinky, and our wonderful bodies look and function just the […]
“Love is the biggest predictor of human happiness,” says psychologist Arthur Aron. “More so than wealth or success. Relationship quality is even a bigger predictor of human health than smoking or obesity.” How do you view your love life? As wedding anniversaries roll around, do you reflect on your marriage—examine how your love has deepened, […]
“Love is the biggest predictor of human happiness,” says psychologist Arthur Aron. “More so than wealth or success. Relationship quality is even a bigger predictor of human health than smoking or obesity.” How do you view your love life? As wedding anniversaries roll around, do you reflect on your marriage—examine how your love has deepened, […]
“I love you Emma, and I’ll miss you when you go to college,” I tell my youngest child, holding out her crumpled coat, festering soccer socks and encrusted fruit smoothie glass from the night before, “but I am not going to miss your mess.” Emma smiles and breezes past me, tossing her dark hair over […]
There’s a scene in the 2011 film “I Don’t Know How She Does It” that depicts Sarah Jessica Parker as a working mother who lies in bed at night obsessing over her to-do list. Words appear on the ceiling: Emily’s birthday party theme; finish year-end fiscal summary; wash Ben’s teddy bear; refill washer fluid; wax […]
You’ve seen the ads. Rugged middle-aged man, oozing virility, builds campfire, obviously capable of meeting all of life’s physical challenges. Mature couple dances on beach; man confident he’s ready to perform when things turn frisky. Campaigns for drugs like and Cialis strongly reinforce the idea that men deserve to enjoy sex throughout their lives, but when it […]
Has your sex life taken a hit since you had kids? Parenting young children is an emotionally and physically draining job. It’s often hard for a mom to muster the time and energy—much less the desire—to frolic wantonly with her equally exhausted husband. For many couples, parenthood can turn a vibrant sex life into an […]
Are you a good date? Being an accomplished dater is a critical skill to finding romance as well as keeping a relationship fun, healthy and interesting over time. All of us—regardless of our marital status —could use some advice about how to amp up our powers of charm and connection. So, with the help of […]
