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Make A Date For The Couch

Make A Date For The Couch

Try this relationship building exercise from my 'Today's Positive Interaction' series.

Today’s couple building assignment is to snuggle on the couch for an evening and talk, without turning the TV on. This positive interaction will especially fill the love tank of anyone who has “Quality Time” as a primary Love Language. When children enter the picture, it’s very easy for the couple relationship to morph into a sort of business partnership.

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Don't let the winter months take a toll on your relationship.

10 Ways To Beat The Winter Blues Together

Leave the boredom of the winter months behind with these fun and romantic tips.

January and February don't have the happiest reputations, as far as months go. The short days and cold nights, the post-holiday hangover, the fact that summer is such a long time away... This can all take a toll on your relationship if you're not careful. The good news: There are many fun, easy ways to inject some fun into your relationship in the winter and keep from getting bored.

Sundance Film Festival: 5 Romantic Movie Date Ideas
Planning the next movie night with your partner? Try these ideas.

Sundance Film Festival: 5 Romantic Movie Date Ideas

Don't just hit up the big-box multiplex. Here are some interesting movie ideas for your next date.

In honor of this year's Sundance Film Festival that just began this week, it's time to explore different movie date night options for you and your honey to warm up to this Winter.

What to do for Valentine's DAY !

What to do for Valentine's DAY !

What are the 3 Most Important Things You can do for Valentine's Day ?

Here's what I feel are 3 things you can do for Valentine's Day for your Special Someone: 1. Find out what your Special Someone's "LOVECHOICE" is and provide something Special in their "LOVE CHOICE" :

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Toast with a bubbly cocktail on New Year's Eve!

Happy New Year! 3 Festive Holiday Cocktails To Mix For Your Date

Tired of eggnog and mulled wine, and looking for a refreshing cocktail to make for your date?

Whether it's Christmas and you're under the mistletoe or the clock is striking midnight on New Year's Eve, he'll want to kiss you if you mix up one of these recipes we just discovered.

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Express your love by cooking dinner together, going ice skating and more.

7 Most Romantic Winter Date Ideas!

There are lots of fun cold-weather date ideas.

As the seasons change, so do your date options. Since the days of playful picnics or long walks on the beach are behind us, it's time to find ways to get romantic with your man when the weather outside is frightful.

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5 Reasons To Get Some Action On The First Date

Why activity dates rock, and you should date someone with whom you have common interests.

There are a ton of reasons why sharing an activity — bowling, surfing, wine tasting — is ultimately better for your relationship than sitting across from each other trying to come up with things to say.

10 Restaurant Ideas to Help Your Relationship Grow Stronger

10 Restaurant Ideas to Help Your Relationship Grow Stronger

You’ve heard it before: “The way to a man’s heart is through his stomach.”

You’ve heard it before: “The way to a man’s heart is through his stomach.” While men all over the world ”eat up” this saying, what they forget is that food is a major way into a woman’s heart, too. More to the point, couples who share a mutual love of food form stronger bonds with each other. Statistics show that 75% of Americans eat out at least once a week, so why not spend that meal with your special someone? Here’s a list of restaurant genres that should be on every couple’s food forecast:

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Love In Numbers: 6 Ideas For Sexy Labor Day Fun

Plus, why twentysomethings shouldn't be allowed to call themselves, "Cougars."

If you don't already have plans, here are 6 things you can do this Labor Day weekend. Plus, here are some more "Love in Numbers" tidbits from around the web this week.

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Crazy Stupid Love: A Solid, YourTango-Approved Date Movie

Can Steve Carell, Ryan Gosling, Julianne Moore and Emma Stone make a rom-com work? Guess.

Steve Carell, Ryan Gosling, Julianne Moore and Emma Stone make an irresistible team in this winner of a rom-com. Throw in a funny and original script, add a dash of Marissa Tomei and Kevin Bacon, and layer on a few endearing newcomers, and you have a film that almost anyone can enjoy. So...can we say "good date movie?"