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It's More Than Okay To Be Single, Valentine

It's More Than Okay To Be Single, Valentine

'Couples Holidays' can be a drag, but only if you allow them. Choose to look at Single differently!

As the years seem to fly past in record speed, I've begun to notice more and more the increase of holiday emphasis.  Promoting Halloween begins late August/early September, and the minute our clocks stike midnight into November, the shelves have already been slated clean and now full of Thankskgiving and Christmas hoopla.  Just when we think after the New Year has been rung in and we're finally free and clear from the bombardment of annoying toy and jewelry commercials, the world at large starts digging into one of the most gawdy ritual days of them all; Valen

Valentine's Day gift love ring
What girl doesn't want jewelry for Valentine's Day?

7 Gifts We Want For Valentine's Day [PHOTOS]

Gifts our staff want for Valentine's Day.

There are a million approaches to Valentine's Day out there. Some people do gifts, others don't — still others sneer at the whole spectacle and insist Valentine's Day was invented by Hallmark. Whatever your thoughts on the subject, admit it: You love getting gifts.

Study Says Cohabitation Has Advantages Over Marriage
To marry or not to marry?

Study Says Cohabitation Has Advantages Over Marriage

Are cohabitating couples really happier overall than their married peers?

The Journal of Marriage and Family recently conducted a study which found that there are few advantages for married couples as far as psychological well-being, health or social ties, compared with unmarried couples living together. The study shows that while there are great benefits to marriage and cohabitation over the single life, these benefits weaken as couples depart the "honeymoon period."

Valentine's Day Lingerie
Get some sexy lingerie inspiration for Valentine's Day.

10 Types Of Couples, 10 Types Of Valentine's Day Lingerie

Whether you've dated for two weeks or been married for 20 years, TresSugar has the perfect lingerie!

Love is in the air as we approach Valentine's Day, the sexiest of holidays for serious and not-so serious couples alike. And whether your V-Day date involves staying at home with a movie or a weekend in wine country, the best way to set the sexy mood with your partner is by donning some hot lingerie.

couple snow holidays winter
'Tis the season to be jolly — unless you're in a relationship!

How My Fiance & I Survived The Holiday 'Couples Fighting Season'

December is the most stressful month for couples. How did you do?

December is the most stressful month for couples, according to a study of 2,000 people by Seddons. The study found that a whopping one in five couples consider breaking up because of holiday woes, including bad tidings from financial worries, entertaining extended family members and sharing the workload around Christmas.

Why We Kiss At Midnight On New Year's Eve
Why do we kiss at midnight on New Year's Eve?

Why We Kiss At Midnight On New Year's Eve

A look at the history of the New Year's Eve kiss.

New Year’s Eve is the last hurrah of the year, the culminating event in a holiday binge of eating, drinking, and celebrating. It’s a time to don glitzy outfits, reflect on the past, and ponder future resolutions. And then there’s the kiss at the stroke of midnight. Whether you ring in the new year by watching the Times Square ball drop on TV or toasting champagne at an upscale nightclub, tradition makes a case for celebrating the new year with people you enjoy. According to English and German folklore, the first person you encounter in a new year — and the nature of your encounter — sets the tone for the rest of the year. A kiss is about strengthening ties you wish to maintain in the future. If a couple celebrating together doesn’t take the time to lock lips, it doesn’t bode well for the relationship.

how to communicate
Communication in relationships can often be as tricky as a game of telephone.

How To Talk About The Stuff We Usually Avoid

Tokii starts both silly and serious conversations between couples.

Well, my LDR boyfriend and I experimented for a month with Tokii and the results are in! Even though we are pretty good communicators already, this site helped me get answers to questions I didn't even know I had (like "Would you marry a woman with fertility issues?"). Plus as an added bonus, we have joined an entire community of couples that have funny stories and insights to share.

merry christmas happy holidays
Christmas 101.

Love Bytes: The Couples' Holiday Survival Guide

Plus, 27 things men say that are total turn-offs.

27 things men say that are total turn-offs. 20 gifts you absolutely don't want. Enjoying the chase of a new relationship. A new couples' holiday survival guide. Some authors are terrible at writing about sex. Some condom ads are downright scary. How to make sex more spiritual. And, can you dump him before Christmas?

Hanukkah chanukah cookies
Four ways to celebrate Chanukah as a couple.

4 Ways To Celebrate Chanukah As A Couple

Menorah-lighting, holiday recipes and other fun ways to bond as a couple during Chanukah.

Chanukah starts Tuesday night at sundown, and it's a perfect time to get closer to your significant other, old or new. The holiday season is the best time to connect on a deeper level, start traditions and get closer with a smattering of themed-activities. Don’t have any ideas? We’ve got plenty. It’s time to do some couple bonding, Chanukah-style.

HOLIDAY SEX-SAVER:Keeping the Spark Alive when Family's Underfoot

HOLIDAY SEX-SAVER:Keeping the Spark Alive when Family's Underfoot

Yes, You Can Still Have a Hot Holiday Season When the Family Comes Calling.

Holidays are prime time for out-of-town family to show up on your doorstep – or for you to appear on theirs. You might think that sharing space with mom, dad, or siblings will put quite a damper on your sex-life, but it actually doesn’t have to cramp your style. In fact, those “walls with ears” can even set the scene for a hotter happy holiday. Here's how.