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Effective communication can lead to your best Valentine's Day yet!

6 Steps For Better Communication About Valentine's Day [EXPERT]

A guy asks Maryanne how to have a loving, sexy Valentine's Day with his wife...and she explains!

The thing is, relationships aren't tidy and our wants and needs change from moment to moment, year-in and year-out. So while you may not be willing to give or get what you want this time, keep in mind that Valentine's Day or not, true love is kind, patient and always respectful. We don't need a holiday to remember that! And responsible communication is the way we can show it 365 days a year!

7 Ways to Make Love a Priority on Valentine’s Day [EXPERT]

7 Ways to Make Love a Priority on Valentine’s Day [EXPERT]

Commit to Love

With Valentine’s Day around the corner, instead of lamenting about your love life to your friends, let this be your wake up call. If you’re a smart, successful woman and haven’t found “the one”, it’s time to take your love life seriously. Make a commitment to love and yourself to take the once-and-for-all action needed to have your ideal love relationship.

Man Doing the Dishes
Doing something as simple as washing the dishes can show how much you actually care.

Real Men Do The Dishes! [EXPERT]

Don't settle for calling it 'nagging.' Use those requests to take new ground in your relationship.

In relationships, women often find themselves having the same conversation with their men, and hoping that this will finally be the time that they get what they want...or that their men are finally aggravated enough to change.

His and hers toothbrushes
Much like toothbrushes, some chores can't be shared.

His And Hers: How To Define Roles In A Relationship

We all have roles we have to play in a relationship, but how do you define who does what?

The piles of clean clothes are piled up on the couch in the basement waiting to be folded. The dirty clothes hampers are overflowing in every room. There is no time to wash! Go out and by a new outfit to wear to the party doesn't sound like a bad idea. The kids need help with their homework. Why not have the oldest child help the younger siblings? Where's mom?! She's tucked away in her office or on the couch glued to her Smartphone or laptop plugging away trying to meet some deadline. 'Dinner?! Oh! crap. Just order a pizza'.

man and woman bathroom sign

Do You Fart, Burp Or Pick In Front Of Your Man? Most Women Say No

Bodily functions still considered taboo in relationships, men and women agree.

Ladies, is it ever OK to let loose with a fart in front of your man? How about a burp? According to the latest survey from the relationship experts at HowToGetTheManOfYourDreams.com—a website dedicated to offering women relationship advice—all signs point to no.

Why Dating Is More Difficult For Men

Why Dating Is More Difficult For Men

Women have their dating difficulties; however, the dating marketplace is more challenging for men.

In the 21st century, women’s equality continues to thrive, permeating all aspects of society and industry. However, there is one area where women consistently have more power over men: the dating marketplace. In the dating marketplace, women have a distinct advantage over men because of gender. The demands women face are not commensurate to the extensive requirements placed upon men. Consequently, dating is not an equal playing field.

Do You Want To Change Your Man?

Do You Want To Change Your Man?

A man will change when he is willing and ready. No matter how much you nag him, fight him, or try to reason with him, he won’t change unless he’s ready. Understand that you have no control over his thoughts, actions, and beliefs; he is his own person, just as you are yours.