Marathon Dates: When and Where Do You End Them?

Drinks and Dinner ... and More Drinks, and Dancing...What happens after the maraton date?

Amy met Brad online. After a couple of emails, they agreed to talk on the phone. That went well, so they set up a date for drinks after work. Sparks flew instantly. After two hours and a bottle of wine between them, they moved on to a nearby restaurant hot spot. Dinner was fabulous; they couldn’t stop talking. Time flew and suddenly they realized it was late in the evening. Brad asked if he could follow Amy home to make sure she was okay. That turned into an invitation to come in for-you guessed it, another drink.

What To Do When Career Issues Threaten Your Relationship

How to have a career and a great loving relationship.

Being in a romantic relationship is not all milk and honey. You and your partner will have to undergo several trials and the both of you will face some obstacles and challenges as you go on your way looking for bliss in your relationship. One pertinent relationship problem that couples encounter is caused by career issues. Man VS Woman

What Women Don't Know About Men, Part 2

More "juiciness" to add to the controversy of Part One of this blog.

What Women Don’t Know About Men: Part Two: We have a Mama Complex: You might be surprised at how many men have a “Mama Complex” and are really just looking for a replacement for their mother. Now I’m not just talking about having a woman to cook, launder, and clean up after them; I’m talking about all the early nurturing and love that we, as men truly miss from our formative years.

What Women Don't Know About Men, Part 1 [EXPERT]

The simple things that you don't know about men can kill every relationship possibility you have.

A quote attributed to the great George Carlin states that “Men are all stupid and Women are all crazy. And the reason women are all crazy is because men are all stupid” I’d like to add a few words to this sage verbiage: “And when the few men who are not stupid run into the women who the stupid men have turned crazy, those men in turn suddenly become stupid.” It’s a defense mechanism and we, as men have learned to use it effectively.

Are You Sexually Compatible With Your Partner? [EXPERT]

Is sexually compatibility losing it's place in a long term relationship? Learn how to bring it back.

Is sexual tension a problem with many couples due to all the information & opinions discussed today? Are we confused as to what a normal sex life is? Let’s talk about what should be happening to make your sex life compatible regardless of whether you are in a new or long term relationship.

What To Do If You Always Make Friends, Not Relationships [EXPERT]

Easily Make Friends, Not A Relationship - What Do I Do?

QUESTION I am 34 and have been single for way too long. I would love to meet someone, but it seems that every time I do, the person doesn’t like me or ends up being unavailable. I usually have an easy time making friends, so of course, when I am not romantically interested in someone, that person ends up liking me. It’s very frustrating since I have no idea why this is happening. I was wondering, do you think it’s just human nature to want what you cannot have? ANSWER

Dear Dr. Romance: Why Does He Want a Relationship?

It takes more than "falling in love with a photo" to create a real relationship.

Dear Dr. Romance: I met this guy through a phone call, but he contacted or got my profile through a friend of mine and he is satisfied through that, and he is convinced that he could have a relationship with me, he needs my affection, fear of God, caring, true feeling of sharing, happiness, my ideology, and philosophy , what he desires most is true love, sincerity and serious relationship.

good or bad — Are you giving too much in your relationship?

Knowing The Difference: Healthy Or Dysfunctional? [EXPERT]

Are you or someone you know in a dysfunctional relationship? How do you know?

With the world recently mourning the loss of phenomenal singer and entertainer Whitney Houston, our attention is once again directed toward drug use and abusive relationships.

Is Your Bad Relationship Creating Bad Business? [EXPERT]

We tell you how to know if a bad relationship is creating bad business and how to cope!

Relationships don't just happen when you are off the clock. As therapists and business coaches, we see how the two worlds of personal and business collide. Often when we see business coaching clients, they want to talk about what tools they can use to get their struggling business back on track. Inevitably we find the issue is a lot deeper. Sometimes behind a bad business is a bad relationship. Here are some signs that you might have a problem:

Make Today A Love Checkup Day [EXPERT]

Look for patterns in your relationship to determine if he's a keeper.

Today is the perfect day to do a romantic life check-up, where you take account of what you have~and compare it to what you want. If it's off at all, this is a good time to assess if you are in the right relationship or not. One clue to knowing if you are with the wrong man, is to notice the patterns of your relationship.

Are Strip Clubs Really A Relationship Threat?

Strip clubs aren't the scary places you imagine.

This is a blog post by a member of the YourTango community. This post has not been edited by the YourTango staff, nor does it represent the opinons of YourTango and its employees. Last Spring in the beginning stage of a new relationship, I joined a group of friends (two couples and one single gal) on an adventure to the world renowned Sin City; Las Vegas. Everyone going had already seen its' glory but me, so I gave fair warning that I would be making the most of our getaway, and the fun would begin on the plane over. Needless to say, by the time we lan