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SAMANTHA ESCOBAR'S BLOG

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Have you and your partner tried couples therapy?

Therapy: Why Even Healthy Couples Need It

Why even balanced couples could benefit from a therapy session.

Unfortunately, the idea of using a professional to help encourage communication and deal with issues between two individuals in a relationship is frightening to some. However, it can be a great tool that — regardless of stigma and stereotype — is even for healthy, balanced couples.

woman awake in bed
How do you handle your partner's snoring?

Is Snoring Ruining Your Relationship?

Is it fair to get upset at your partner over loud sleeping habits?

Frustrated with your partner's snoring? A new study finds 41% of snorers experience issues with their significant others.

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Earth Day is the perfect holiday for an afternoon bike ride or a romantic picnic.

Celebrate Earth Day: 6 Green Dates For Couples

Green your relationship with one of these outdoor dates.

Getting ready for Earth Day on April 22? Celebrate the great outdoors as a couple with one of these eco-friendly dates.

5 Gifts For Glamorous Moms
Pamper mom with these Bumble & Bumble hair care products.

5 Gifts For Glamorous Moms

Elegant goodies for your favorite lady, from hair products to a customizable wine bucket.

Here's a little list of some perfect presents mom will absolutely love to use, whether they're for a casual day out or a one-night-only adventure.

owl knick kack
She'll be the first of her friends to own this adorable knick-knack.

5 Gifts For Hipster Moms

Quirky gifts for your one-of-a-kind mom.

Even the most in-the-know mom will be oh-so-impressed on her special day with these hipster-inspired Mother's Day gifts.

a flirty couple
One tip? Don't overuse acronyms. Your OMGs may turn him off.

Master The Art Of 'Flirtexting'

Learn to speak the language of love ... via text.

Texting? It's more than that. Sexting? Not exactly. Welcome to flirtexting™ — the "sweet nothings" of the digital world. Unsure of where to start? Our flirting expert has offered some flirtexting™ dos and don'ts.

aphrodisiac cocktails
Drink up, lovebirds.

Aphrodisiac Cocktails: 5 Drinks To Get You In The Mood

Make a toast to your connection with these sexy concoctions.

As the weekend rolls around, you can mix a few vodka sodas or pop open a couple bottles of beer … like you always do. Or you can really mix it up and plan a date night that involves whipping up one (or more!) of these sexy aphrodisiac cocktails.

crying baby
How do you and your partner deal with the sleepless nights?

Are Screaming Babies A Reason To Get Divorced?

Tips on how to work through the chaos of a new baby.

A new study finds screaming, crying, upset babies are ending marriages. Here's how to deal with restless nights as a couple.