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What Makes a Man a Really Good Sex Partner?

What Makes a Man a Really Good Sex Partner?

Sex is almost like a fine wine; it just gets better with time and age. It is the same with men and sex. Most men, in the beginning of their sexual history, are inexperienced but always trying to figure out new methods to help their partners have better orgasms. The same goes for women. It takes a while before a woman is in touch with her sexuality and is comfortable exploring and learning what makes her cum harder. Men with lots of experience in bed

How Do You Detect a Woman Who Is A Relationship Manipulator?

How Do You Detect a Woman Who Is A Relationship Manipulator?

What is really on her mind concerning men and the role they play in her life?

Dating is hard enough, but when you know there are types of women you have to watch out for, you can almost think twice about it. When you join a dating site or you are out at night in a bar or club, most likely you will meet a few nice women out having a good time. How do you determine which women are genuine?  It can be hard, because the women that have become street-smart and manipulative have skills for days. Those skills have been built up to a level that can be almost scary.

What to Bring to His Place (and What Not to Leave) When You Visit

What to Bring to His Place (and What Not to Leave) When You Visit

Believe it or not you can scare a man just by what you bring to his house when you spend the night!

Ending up at his place for the first few times is pretty exciting and nerve-wracking all on its own. Understanding that what you do and how you act during these first few experiences at cohabitation will tell your man more about you than any words ever could. Understanding a few key points can help you show the man of your dreams that you are fun, sexy, and responsible. He’ll begin to see you as a good caregiver and someone indispensable in his life over your first few visits to his place - or you could show him that you are definitely not the one.

4 Sugary Sweets & 4 Bah Humbugs of Gift Card Giving

4 Sugary Sweets & 4 Bah Humbugs of Gift Card Giving

Giving gift cards - Mistletoe Kiss or Miss?

Remember the last time you were carded? Stop. We mean gift-carded! Most people in this land of plastic have either given or received at least one gift card. The National Retail Federation reports that 6 of 10 consumers say “they’d like to receive gift cards this year.” The to-give-or-not-to-give debate rages on, but all of The 5 Money Personalities™ may benefit from buying gift cards for others.  The Flyer c

Warning: This One Flaw Can End Your Romance

Warning: This One Flaw Can End Your Romance

The one biggest mistake made in relationships and how to avoid doing it.

In my practice, I see many couples with concerns around keeping the romance alive in their marriage.  If I were to determine the single most detrimental thing one can do in damaging one’s relationship, it would be to not pay attention to one’s spouse.  I recently read a quote by Thich Nhat Hanh in which he says, ” When you love someone, the best thing you can offer is your presence.  How can you love if you are not there?

Parents’ divorce linked to your fading passion - Guest Blog

Parents’ divorce linked to your fading passion - Guest Blog

The effects of divorce on kids, and your sex life.

There’s no one reason couples get divorced, but unfortunately there are multiple effects. Aside from the psychological and emotional stress divorce can inflict on the couple, alone, it can also deliver a huge blow to children in the family. A new study by UK’s Economic and Social Research Council found that children of divorced parents were more likely to develop social and psychological problems as adults than those whose parents stayed married.

And Baby Makes Three

And Baby Makes Three

Relationship is hard work, every day. Adding children has the potential to make it twice as hard.

  I used to think that if something didn’t turn out right (cake batter or laundering a stained blouse, say) the way to apply a fix was to add something.  More flour to the batter.  An applique over the stain.  I’d like to say those solutions worked, but we both know better. So why do we seek to add a BIG COMPLICATION to an already-complicated situation?  I’m not talking returning a dog to the pound because he digs under the fence.  Or changing your mind about that four grand worth of furniture.

The ABC’s of Shopping With a Woman

The ABC’s of Shopping With a Woman

How to turn the woes of shopping with a lady into a fun and exciting experience.

So, your new girlfriend has asked you to go shopping with her. First, you panic. No, she doesn’t necessarily mean for you to buy everything she tries on. She might simply want your company during what most girls consider a wonderful way to pass the time. When a woman asks you to accompany her shopping, it would be a good idea to clarify what kind of shopping she’s interested in doing, e.g., shopping for a specific event, shopping for sale items, shopping for a gift, shopping because it’s Tuesday or simply window shopping– this, of course, means she just

Understanding Why Men Stay in Unhappy Relationships

Understanding Why Men Stay in Unhappy Relationships

Relationships are easy to get into but hard to get out !

You probably know the man who always complains about his unhappy relationship – about how down he is or the stress it causes him. Or maybe you’ve been with him. But the question most women ask is – if he’s so unhappy, why is he staying with her?

11 Golden Codes to Becoming a Great Partner

11 Golden Codes to Becoming a Great Partner

To have a great relationship, be a great partner, here are 11 golden codes to being a great partner.

Golden Rule: "Do unto others as you would have them do unto you ". Every one wants a great relationship, but the only control you have is control over yourself. So to have a great relationship, you need to be a great partner. To becoming a great partner one should embody the following eleven codes:   I. Believe in the Golden Rule as the basis of all human conduct; therefore, never do to your partner that which you would not be willing for that person to do to you if the positions were reversed.

5 Lessons from Sandy for Your Relationship

5 Lessons from Sandy for Your Relationship

Out of devastation there are things to be learned to enhance your relationship.

For many of you, like me, you're still in the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy.  Clearly, the intensity of the devastation varied both in actual damage and in the time that people were inconvenienced. I was fortunate to not have any real damage.  However, we did live without power for 12 days.  We moved around from house to house, thanks to the graciousness of family and friends.