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When in Paris: Take A Paramour

When in Paris: Take A Paramour

The French saying "to take a lover" is not the same as a boyfriend but more than a casual date

The word "paramour" or lover is implicitly French. When I was in London I heard many a French woman say that they would "take a lover" for the spring or summer because their life was too complicated for a relationship. On the surface it sounded like a hybrid between a steady date and friend for fun, but it was much more than that. A lover is not a secret nor is it not emotionally intimate. Rather, it's an extended passion and romance that can be emotionally fulfilling but you are still living single.

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Come in, we're open!

Should We Tell Our Kids About Our Open Marriage?

Are you in an open marriage?

Recently, I was asked to appear on the Ricki Lake Show as an advocate for open marriages, but there was something distinctly missing from the discussion: namely, the concept of what an open marriage really is.

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Ugh ... is it V-Day again?

3 Ways For Cynics To Embrace Valentines Day

Turn your dread into delight.

Are you dreading Valentines Day because the dream of romance never quite pans out? Rather than remind yourself of romance gone bad or a partner that went missing in action, make this Valentines Day a true celebration of your love — whether you have a partner or not.

12 Days Of Christmas Gifts You'll Both Love [EXPERT]
Go on, open it!

12 Days Of Christmas Gifts You'll Both Love

This year, get him something you'll both enjoy.

A few years after we got married, I really didn't have any clue what to ask for for Christmas. So, instead of giving my wonderful husband any direction, I just said "figure it out." Bad mistake on my part!

Meeting Friends & Lovers: My 13 Years Using the Personals

Meeting Friends & Lovers: My 13 Years Using the Personals

Some fun and playful experiences from the first 13 years I placed and answered personal ads.

Most of my favorite relationships in the 13 years since I've been divorced have come through personal ads.  Since I can ask directly for all the qualities I want when I place my ad, and since “collecting people”  is my favorite hobby, this way of finding special persons has worked well for me.  I've never found a perfect man--my ideal lover list contains 26 entries, from nonnegotiable items like playfulness, honesty and warmth,  to optional items like a hairy chest.  But I have found people who have remained close friends long after the romanc

3 Tools To Rekindle Romance In Your Relationship [EXPERT]
Is your relationship missing that spark you once had?

3 Tools To Rekindle Romance In Your Relationship

Use these three exercises to ignite the flame in your relationship!

Here are three practical ways to rekindle the spark in your relationship.

Romance Or Friendship? 18 Differences Between The Two [EXPERT]
Are you willing to take the risk?

Romance Or Friendship? 18 Differences Between The Two

Before you cross the line from platonic to romantic, consider these critical distinctions.

As his woman, you could potentially get on his nerves. But as his best friend, he would love you until the end of time. Do what you must, but please consider the difference between best friend and girlfriend before you screw up your friendship. Here are 18 subtle relationship tips to check to see if you are ready to cross that line.

The Secret Reality of Fairy-Tales

The Secret Reality of Fairy-Tales

It's about how women can have this fairy tale image in their mind of what could be rather than what is real and right in front of them. That's how we make our mistakes in our relationships we skip right into the happily ever after before we truly know the man who wants our affection and love. It's like we're living in a fantasy world in the clouds and it takes something drastic to send us falling back down to earth's reality face first.