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Work Late? You Probably Don't Have Enough Sex

Work Late? You Probably Don't Have Enough Sex

As if being sleep-deprived isn't bad enough, late-shift workers aren't getting any nookie either.

Your job could be affecting your sex life in a negative way. About 15 million Americans work crazy hours, and a recent study reveals that 30 percent of those people are concerned about their sex lives.

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How To Find More Time For Your Relationships

Don't let a busy routine hurt your chance for a happy, loving relationship.

We all work hard on our careers, helping our friends and family, and doing all those necessary chores. Women, particularly, are very generous with giving of themselves to others, sometimes to the detriment of their own needs and desires. But we're all guilty of getting caught in routines that don't leave enough time or energy for the ones we love. We recently asked the YourTango Experts how we can find space in our busy lives for more quality time seeking love or spending time with our current relationships. Here's what they had to say:

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How Love Letters Keep Us Connected

With lives as busy as ours, simple love letters mean a lot.

In these days when everything is rushed and money is tight and date night is a pipe dream because we don't have the time or the money, a little note written with a broken crayon by the microwave light at midnight does me just fine.

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No Time To Date? Hire An Online Dating Assistant

Would you hire an assistant to find dates for you online?

In theory, online dating is easy. Making a profile takes only about 20 minutes. After that, you click around either at your own volition or through the guidance of an algorithm that picks your matches for you. All this can be done while watching TV or eating bagels. You don't even need to go outside. Sounds like a total no-brainer, right? Wrong. Dating is time-consuming, especially online. Enter online dating assistants. Have you tried one or would you?

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The Busy Person's Guide To Romance

No time for romance? Try RoMints: delicious, bite size nuggets of romance anyone can pull off.

Casanova himself couldn't keep up with the ideals of romance set forth by today's helpful movies, but hypothetical help is on its way! If you find yourself intimidated by keeping up with the Bridget Joneses, and settling for nothing instead, RoMints might be for you. RoMints are delicious, bite size nuggets of romance anyone can pull off for tiny scraps of cash and commitment.

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5 Dating Tips For Busy People

The tips and tricks to finding love in a hectic world.

Whether you are a grad student, a busy executive or a divorced mom, it seems as each year goes by more responsibilities are piled on and the faster time flies. You are starting to wonder whether you will ever find love, and your mom doesn't seem to help matters by reminding you that your biological clock is tiiiiccking. Before you cringe at the thought of fitting in another item on your already over-booked schedule, here is a list that you might find handy when it comes to finding time for dating.

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6 Red Flag Phrases That Should Send You Running

If a man tells you he's not boyfriend material, believe him. Plus, five other verbal red flags.

When you've really got it bad for someone, it's tempting to shut off logic and ignore the verbal red flags. But pay attention to the stuff that comes flying out of his mouth.

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3 Ways To Squeeze In More Sex [VIDEO]

How busy couples can find time to have more sex.

Still Life Love Advice from YourTango tackles users' questions about current and pressing relationship issues. In this episode, we offer advice to busy couples looking to get in more time between the sheets.

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Short On Time? 10 Ways To Squeeze In More Sex

A busy life doesn’t mean you should put “have sex with significant other” in your PDA!

Leading a busy life that doesn’t mean you should put “have sex with significant other” in your PDA! Follow these suggestions and you’ll keep your sex life interesting without having to schedule it in.