“Desire needs mystery,” says expert couples therapist and Mating in Captivity author Esther Perel. But for many couples, mystery has been in short supply during the pandemic. With the lockdown, work from home, travel bans, cancelled activities and social distancing, couples have never spent so much time together. It’s certainly true for my husband and […]
Having opposite-sex friends has long been perceived to be valuable by both women and men. It also raises the widely debated question: Can men and women be just friends? According to a study from researchers at the University of Texas at Austin titled as the same question posed above, both sexes reported the information they […]
Giving Tuesday, the global movement that takes place the Tuesday after Thanksgiving, is based on one simple idea: encouraging people to do good. That might mean a financial donation, volunteering your time, or an act of kindness, such as making dinner for an elderly neighbor. According to the Giving Tuesday website, “Every act of generosity counts, […]
As part of our “Love Essentially” series, Jackie Pilossoph helps us navigate the complex world of relationships. Have a question that you would like her to answer? Contact her here, and it may be featured in an upcoming article! Moving is probably one of the most stressful experiences in a person’s life, especially if you’ve lived […]
After many months of quarantine, we’re betting you’ve either exhausted every ounce of creativity in the bedroom, or you’ve spent so much time with your partner that you aren’t interested in touching them with a 10-foot pole. Sound familiar? If your sex life could use a tune-up, we’ve rounded up some of our most popular […]
As Valentine’s Day approaches and love is in the air, we asked two experts on the subject to explore it in greater depth.
“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, […]
The spotlight is on romantic relationships as Valentine’s Day approaches. Knowing how to express affection in just the right way is challenging for adults, and it is even harder to know how to handle your children’s romantic feelings. We asked the experts for their advice on how parents can best handle a few common romantic […]
Tired of your Facebook friends’ posts about 8-carat sparkly baubles, surprise trips to Fiji or even just reservations for two at an exclusive restaurant? Yeah, we know. But true love comes in all shapes, sizes and expressions. The next time you wish your significant other was just a little more romantic, take the time […]
