I don't love the whole Valentine's Day shtick — candy hearts, forced romantic dinners and such. Every couple has their own personality, so why not do something that fits you and expresses your love rather than conforming to some cookie-cutter ideal? Plus, this way you can use Valentine's Day as an excuse to cross some items off your "couple bucket list."
Have you ever heard of 'bibliotherapy?' I've been a practitioner for years, but I never heard this fancy word until recently. Bibliotherapy is an academic term used to describe the amazingly beneficial (and very delightful!) mind/body reactions that occur from reading erotic romantic literature. In fact, sex therapists are advising their female patients to get busy and start reading erotic romance! Yay!
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.
Choosing a Valentine's Day gift for your main squeeze ain't easy, we know. The choices seem endless (flowers? chocolate? flowers and chocolate?) and the line between romantic and cheeseball is easily crossed. Check out our five senses gift guide for 30 sense-sational (sorry, couldn't resist!) Valentine's Day gift ideas for your boyfriend, girlfriend, wife or husband.
In honor of this year's Sundance Film Festival that just began this week, it's time to explore different movie date night options for you and your honey to warm up to this Winter.
December 31 may be all about the New Year’s kiss, but by New Year’s Day, most people are thinking about what comes after the kiss. This can be a good metaphor for our dating habits in general. The person we look to for instant passion, an immediate spark or even a New Year’s kiss is not always the same person we would be happy sharing our lives with long-term.
From Friends With Benefits to Midnight in Paris, check out our photo gallery of the most romantic movies of 2011.
It seems that my opinion on how important music is to a relationship and how my taste in music is far superior to most people's has ruffled some feathers. So, in an effort to help those poor Lady Gaga, Coldplay and Justin Bieber fans out there, I'm doing them a favor by offering my 10 favorite love songs... that aren't mainstream and lame.
Today is "grooving to music in the office" day at YourTango! Check out our favorite love songs of the year. Which ones did we leave out?
Have you been on a great date lately? A truly great date is all about connecting with your partner, feeling closer and enhancing your relationship. The sex-advice site Good in Bed believes that "sometimes it takes extra effort to maintain a romantic relationship." To find out more about your romantic habits, they're launching a new survey on how you navigate "date nights" in your relationship.
As the seasons change, so do your date options. Since the days of playful picnics or long walks on the beach are behind us, it's time to find ways to get romantic with your man when the weather outside is frightful.
