Communication is key in any relationship but for the more than 287,000 military couples communicating across enemy lines, keeping the lines of dialogue open and honest can make or break a marriage. Military couples face a unique set of circumstances that often times find them miles apart. The average deployment ranges between 12-15 months while deployment extensions and redeployment are just as likely. With the military divorce rate rising ever so slightly, Soldiers are speaking out about what it takes to stay strong amidst year long separations. "All marriages have their good and bad times," explains … Read More

Unfortunately, we men aren't the mind readers many women seem to think and hope that we are. We are just not that gifted. More often than not we need to be told things, straight up and in plain English, for us to get the message and for it to sink in.

If something is on your mind, tell us. Don't just walk around presuming our powerful intuition will naturally kick in and we'll tune into the signals. We may pick up on the vibe, but we won't know exactly what it is. The chances of a light clicking on in our … Read More

I love all things animated, so it should come as no surprise that I chose to get my news that way (and I use the phrase news loosely). This clip is from the series Super News available on Current.com. This six minute cartoon is scary in how accurately depicts flirting, what passes for dating, and sex in the 21st century.

If you've ever been in a relationship, you’ve probably been let down by a significant other who failed to love you properly—as in the way you needed and expected to be appreciated.

One friend's boyfriend would tell her he loved her more regularly than Google makes a new hire. Yet, on Valentine's Day, he failed to produce a gift. My friend began to sob. Why? "It means he didn't care enough to find one," she bawled. Her conclusion: He must not love her after all.

Maybe your husband does surprise you with just-because gifts, but you'd give anything for him to … Read More