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That poor toddler did nothing wrong!

And The 'Most Obnoxious Mother' Award Goes To...

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Why calling your two-year-old a "Little Brat" is not the greatest parenting idea.

If my belief is correct and our children model their behaviors on ours, then the little girl who was just standing in line at the grocery store next to me is going to grow up to be a major jerk.

Is Your Lover Indifferent?

Is Your Lover Indifferent?

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5 revealing questions that can transform your sex life

Having a lover who is indifferent can often feel terrible. You feel useless and unattractive. However, this is not a reflection of you but perhaps society rather. Our experts reveals 5 ways to gain that self love and transform your sex life.

Why Did Ozzy Relapse?

Why Did Ozzy Relapse?

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After 10 years sober Ozzy started drinking again, why would he do this? I guess you are never cured.

We recently wrote an article about Ozzy's fall off the wagon.  However that article was written very much from the viewpoint of what Sharon should do now.  We decided to try and give some insight into why Ozzy may have done what he did.

Sheryl Sandberg's 'Lean In' sets women up to fail
Does the message behind 'Lean In' actually make imposter syndrome worse?

Why Sheryl Sandberg's 'Lean In' Sets Women Up For Failure

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Ignoring vulnerability—as Sheryl Sandberg insists—is not a remedy for imposter syndrome.

The most controversial and troubling, aspect of Sheryl Sandberg's book, 'Lean In' is her advocacy of Lean In Circles. These empowerment groups are heralded by Sandberg as valuable therapy for imposter syndrome, which is the shameful feeling that women are much more likely to carry inside them (supposedly) than men. But is she just holding women to impossible standards for the attainment of personal and professional success?

Three Reasons Why You Feel Alone after an Affair.

Three Reasons Why You Feel Alone after an Affair.

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Infidelity is more common than you may realize, yet most people feel isolated after an affair.

  When Annika found out that Greg had cheated on her, she was flooded with emotions. In their 12 years of marriage, nothing like this had every happened to them before. Annika’s feelings were very complicated to her, and she struggled to understand them. She described her reaction when she Greg first revealed his affair: “I felt sad, yes, and angry.

The Joy of Vacation Sex: 3 Reasons To Plan A Romantic Getaway
Vacation sex is fun, spontaneous, connecting, and (did we mention?) fun!

The Joy of Vacation Sex: 3 Reasons To Plan A Romantic Getaway

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Daily life often gets in the way of a passionate sex life. A romantic getaway can reignite passions!

Sex is so important to a marriage that many marriage therapists and coaches suggest scheduling sex so it doesn't fall by the wayside. Couples often meet this suggestion with resistance because it's "not romantic" or it "feels forced." This is where the joy of vacation sex comes in.

3 Ways To Have A Super-Dysfunctional Family Meeting
Family meetings can be functional and productive if you follow a few rules.

3 Ways To Have A Super-Dysfunctional Family Meeting

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Considering having family meetings? Make sure you refrain from these parenting techniques.

One of the most common questions clients ask me is, "Should we have family meetings?" Many parenting experts recommend them, and I'm not opposed to them—unless you use any of the following three techniques, which will lead to seriously bad meetings and dysfunctional family relationships.

Mind The Gaps: 4 Ways To Prevent An Affair

Mind The Gaps: 4 Ways To Prevent An Affair

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What makes a relationship prone to cheating and what you can do about it...

When a relationship is going throug serious problems. Some think the only way to ge ttheir mind off of their problems is to have an affair, citing that it was bound to happen. But is an affair actually inevitable? Our expert reveals four ways that you can prevent an affair from ever occuring.

Relating With Love

Relating With Love

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Dr. Romance writes about healthy communication as a key to a healthy marriage.

Almost any relationship expert will tell you that communication is key to any healthy marriage. But why is it so important? Our expert reveals why and how certain forms of communication can lead to a long lasting marriage.