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Fear Of Sex Indoors And 12 Other Sexual Phobias

The fear of having sex indoors plus more sexual phobias that could complicate your sex life.

Most of us have either had or fantasized about outdoor sex, but for Danielle Vincely, it's the only type of sex she knows. Earlier this week, the 24 year-old reported a phobia of having sex indoors, saying that the experience chokes her up and gives her near-panic attacks. After trying anti-depressants, Danielle decided that she would rather have sex where she likes it—on park benches and hoods of cars—than become depedent on drugs.

First Encounters Second Time Around

First Encounters Second Time Around

Many people find it scarier meeting a potential partner the second-time around. Failed relationships from the past can leave big holes in a person’s self-esteem. There’s an underlying fear about making another relationship mistake. For many second-timers, the scariest part is figuring out where to meet someone, particularly when the modern world is now connecting impersonally through Blackberries and Facebook.

Love Lessons for Commitment Phobes

Love Lessons for Commitment Phobes

Feel like maybe your mate isn't just 'not ready to settle down?' How can you tell? Reading my article will help provide insight into commitment phobias-how to spot them and what the signs are and how to help you get back on track...together.

What To Ask On A First Date

What To Ask On A First Date

So, what should you ask on the first date? Well, I will first answer this with what not to ask...anything that is boring! This is an excellent way to ensure this is your last date with her. Remember, women are not attracted to boring guys. It's that simple.

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Is Fear Preventing You From Finding Love?

Fear of commitment? Follow these tips and get over it.

If you can't seem to find someone, or can't get a quality relationship to last, you may be experiencing invisible barriers that prevent you from finding the right love. The first step to overcoming these barriers is understanding them. We're here to help.

Top 5 Reasons NOT to Stay Married

My partner and I had our second therapy session this week with a highly trained, intuitive and talented therapist. In the course of the session, however, she said something that has us looking for another therapist. And, it got me thinking about reasons why people should and should not stay married.

Letting go...

Letting go...

Shadows of the past fade in the light of the future...

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Are We Programmed To Fight With Mothers-In-Law?

The odds aren't in our favor, says study. But why?

I've been married all of 11 days now and, one cliché I will be able to avoid, though, is the terrible mother-in-law/daughter-in-law relationship so many women have. My own mother-in-law passed away long before I got a chance to meet her, and while I'd love to think we would have had a wonderful relationship—if her sons are any indication, she was a terrific woman and I hope she would have approved of me—the odds, apparently, aren't in our favor.

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Survey: Men Take Commitment VERY Seriously

For guys, marriage is as scary as sharks.

It's been said that men fear commitment. And that may be understating the case. According to our homies over at Lemondrop, when asked to list things they are afraid of sharks just edged out proposing marriage in terms of things that men fear.