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Are You An Emotional Eater? 7 Ways To Tell [EXPERT]
Do you love food too much?

Are You An Emotional Eater? 7 Ways To Tell

Our emotions can cause us to do many impulsive acts, especially eating.

How many times have you caught yourself using the word binge ... or telling yourself that you should have not eaten that? Do you plop down in front of the TV and grab, well, whatever you grab every time you plop in front of the TV? Do you groan when you think about last night's 11 p.m. pizza or look at a strange assortment of items in the refrigerator? All of these scenarios have one thing in common: a nagging feeling or at least a little cringe inside, about not being your best self when it comes to food. So, how do we know when our eating is emotional eating instead of normal hunger for nutrition? Here are seven ways to tell.

Depression: Caused By Chemicals Or Your Own Behavior? [EXPERT]
Depression doesn't just happen.

Depression: Caused By Chemicals Or Your Own Behavior?

Think you know everything about depression? Think again.

The common belief when it comes to depression is that it is something over which we have no control. Things happen, and we have no choice but to become depressed. Some have argued it's a disease with brain chemistry out of whack and others believe there may be a genetic predisposition. I have a different theory based on my work with clients; my study of the legendary work of Dr. William Glasser and the subsequent development of my own process, called InsideOut Empowerment™.

Love Ryan Gosling? 3 Ways Your Man Can Be More Like Him [EXPERT]
Do you wish your man was more like Ryan Gosling?

Love Ryan Gosling? 3 Ways Your Man Can Be More Like Him

... because every woman deserves her own leading man.

A video was recently released basically proving that Ryan Gosling was, in fact, born this way. The clip depicts Ryan dancing with his sister at a talent show and smirking at the camera. It is almost as if he was destined to be "that guy" — you know, the one women want to be with and men want to be.

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Are you still focused on the past? Which way will you be taking your marriage?

"Why After 30 Years Of Marriage, The Best Is Yet To Come"

As he celebrates his 30th anniversary, one writer reveals how to keep marriage bliss still ahead.

My lovely wife and I will be celebrating 30 years of marriage this week. We are continually amazed at how each year finds us closer and more in love than the year before, and although it is hard to imagine, we both feel that the best years of our marriage are yet to come. That's how I think it should be. Sadly, I often see marriage portrayed as all downhill after the honeymoon. So is less sex, more fights, poorer communication and drifting apart really the inevitable? With a nod to the movie 'Date Night,' is it really just a matter of time before couples settle for becoming just "excellent roommates?" I say no!

Don't Panic! 7 Ways To Overcome Anxiety [EXPERT]
Don't be alarmed.

Don't Panic! 7 Ways To Overcome Anxiety

Do you need to calm down? Here's how.

There is always something on TV to scare us. Hysterical articles in the media sell papers and attract eyeballs to websites, but usually exaggerate facts. If you listen without evaluating what you're being told, it's easy to become frightened. There's a reason why I don't usually waste time and energy on panic and drama.

Motherhood At 40: What Moms Don't Want To Hear

Motherhood At 40: What Moms Don't Want To Hear

Get used to it. The moms you see in the park are likely to have a few gray hairs.

By Jacqueline Wilson for GalTime As society continues to shift, we are seeing more and more changes in families--especially for parents in “prime” ages, mainly 40 and up.

4 Skills You Need Before Getting Married [EXPERT]
A happy couple is the key to a happy marriage.

4 Skills You Need Before Getting Married

Before you got a driver's license, you learned to drive. Before marriage, learn these 4 skills.

Before getting a marriage license, people must learn how to do the high-skills activity that partnership requires. Otherwise, couples are at risk for intense fighting, and launching a marriage that's at risk from the outset.

8 Life Lessons From Mary Kennedy's Untimely Death [EXPERT]
Mary Kennedy, with husband Robert, in December 2010.

8 Life Lessons From Mary Kennedy's Untimely Death

The 52-year-old estranged wife of Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. hung herself in May.

No one but the parties involved know the actual truths about the marital life of Robert and Mary Kennedy. However, there are eight life lessons from this tragedy that every woman should take to heart.

Why You're Not Married ... Yet
"Why You're Not Married ... Yet" has caused an uproar in the women's blogosphere.

Don't Knock "Why You're Not Married ... Yet" Until You've Read It

Abigail Wilentz reviews "Why You're Not Married ... Yet" by Tracy McMillan.

First things first: "Why You're Not Married ... Yet" is not "The Rules." It does not teach you how to "catch" a husband. Rather, Tracy McMillan opens our eyes to the negative habits, attitudes and behaviors that have been sabotaging the relationship you seek.

3 Study: Love Hormone Helps Kids With Autism [EXPERT]
When it comes to autism, love can save the day.

Study: Love Hormone Helps Kids With Autism

Put the biochemistry of love to work in three simple steps.

Navigating social situations can be difficult for anyone, but for people on the autism spectrum, it's not just difficult, it's a minefield.