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You may not realize what is holding you back and keeping you single...

The 3 Big Reasons You're Still Single [EXPERT]

What determines whether you find the love of your life or end up alone?

This question haunts even the most confident women. You're not alone. It comes up when you've spent years in and out of failed relationships and you finally reach the point wanting to give up on love.

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Nancy Brinker explains why Susan G. Komen pulled away from Planned Parenthood.

Love Bytes: What Happened, Susan G. Komen?

Plus, 12 dating tips to avoid.

What's up with the split between Susan G. Komen and Planned Parenthood? Don't take all dating advice. Are you addicted to love with random people? Ten things not to say in bed. Is he really who he says he is? Bring your grandma on a first date, seriously. Is he going to cheat? More dating advice to forget. Why are some guys getting so muscular? Android users like to do it.

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Groundhog Day: How To Apologize & Get Your Own Do-Over [EXPERT]

Groundhog Day: How To Apologize & Get Your Own Do-Over [EXPERT]

In the spirit of the film Groundhog Day, follow the golden apology rules to create your own do-over.

With Groundhog Day here, my mind has turned to the elusive do-over. The 1993 Bill Murray flick named for February 2nd has to be one of my all-time favorite, watch-it-every-time-it's-on movies. For those who haven't seen it (and really, what kind of carpet are you living under? Netflix it immediately), the movie's plot centers around a crotchety guy named Phil Conners, played by Murray. Phil is forced to endure the same day over and over until he gets it "right."

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"I've Been In A Relationship With A Narcissist For Four Years"
"I need to get out of this abusive relationship."

"I've Been In A Relationship With A Narcissist For Four Years"

My boyfriend abuses, manipulates and cheats on me. How can I get over this experience?

I have been in a relationship with a narcissist for over four years. I didn't realize he was a narcissist until I began to feel as if I was losing my mind about two years ago and sought out therapy. The relationship, or lack thereof, began good, then got very bad and the cycle continued to get progressively worse and littered with emotional abuse.

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Don't let your fairytale slip into a nightmare!

3 Lessons To Learn From A Kardashian Failed Marriage [EXPERT]

What every woman should learn from Kim Kardashian's 72 day marriage disaster!

There is a lot of controversy swirling around Kim Kardashian’s 72-day marriage to Kris Humphries, as some speculate that it was all a fluke for TV ratings. Although I do believe that having the show added pressure to her decision to get married, I do not believe that she married Kris for ratings. I believe that she, like many women, made destructive mistakes along the way that lead to the inevitable breakup. Kim Kardashian committed several “DIVA Don’ts” that we can all learn from so to avoid repeating the same fate!

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Before you sprint down the aisle, make sure you're actually ready to say, "I do."

Are You Ready For Marriage, Or Are You Rushing Into It?

Love and infatuation can feel a lot alike at first, so are you really ready to exchange vows?

Before you start calling up wedding coordinators and venues, before you start looking for a dress and picking out a cake, put away your emotions long enough to ask yourself a few questions.

apps that help you get over an ex
Who says the internet can't help mend a broken heart?

10 Apps That'll Help You Forget Your Ex

Mobile apps and websites that help you break up with your ex.

Reeling from a breakup? There's an app—or a website, or an online service—for that.

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Ryan has officially moved on from Scarlett Johansson!

A-List Links: Ryan Reynolds Breaks Up With Ex & Sells Old House!

Plus, one rumored celeb divorce is turning ugly and one couple we wouldn't mind becoming exes!

Ryan Reynolds has certainly taken our advice that it's time to break up with your ex. He is finally selling the house he shared with ex Scarlett Johansson! It's about time, Ryan.

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Effective communication can lead to your best Valentine's Day yet!

6 Steps For Better Communication About Valentine's Day [EXPERT]

A guy asks Maryanne how to have a loving, sexy Valentine's Day with his wife...and she explains!

The thing is, relationships aren't tidy and our wants and needs change from moment to moment, year-in and year-out. So while you may not be willing to give or get what you want this time, keep in mind that Valentine's Day or not, true love is kind, patient and always respectful. We don't need a holiday to remember that! And responsible communication is the way we can show it 365 days a year!

Poll: Which Celebrity Needs To Break Up With Their Ex?
Do Chris Brown & Rihanna need to cut ties with each other for good?

Poll: Which Celebrity Needs To Break Up With Their Ex?

These celebrities have all kept in touch after their breakup. Who needs to finally cut the cord?

We know holding on to an old flame isn't a healthy thing to do, but as our new Break Up With Your Ex survey reveals, it takes most people months to get over an ex. This also applies in CelebLand, where celebrities seem to have more splits to their names than hit records or box office successes.

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Maybe She's Not Moving! Meet Scarlett Johansson's New Mystery Man
Scarlett looks like she's happy with her new guy!

Maybe She's Not Moving! Meet Scarlett Johansson's New Mystery Man

Looks like Johansson is not fleeing to London to avoid ex Ryan Reynolds after all!

Looks to us like the reports of Johansson fleeing to London to escape ex-husband Ryan Reynolds are false! With a new (hot) man by her side, Johansson can run into Reynolds and Blake Lively with confidence and grace.

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Being a control freak is acceptable...as long as it's in the right situations!

3 Tips To Gain A Sense Of Control [EXPERT]

Who me? Controlling? Here's how to take control of those buttons once and for all!

When we feel out of control, we feel helpless, powerless or hopeless. When we're sick, worried about finances, feeling a sense of lack or just woke up on the wrong side of the bed, the need to be in control increases. Subconsciously, we tell ourselves we are a victim, not lovable or not good enough. We get angry at our situation and try to control whatever or whomever else we can. You can be sure that the power struggles aren't far behind as we jockey to be heard, to be right, to tell our partner how to do things. Thinking someone or something has "happened to us", we talk over one another or diverge from the agenda at hand all in the name of eliminating the uncomfortable tension of the situation. It seems like the harder we try to control another person, the more we lose it ourselves. Can you relate?