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Falling in love is fairly easy; people do it all the time.  But staying in love? That’s not so simple (just look at the divorce rate!)  Is there a secret formula for couples who are madly in love? Let’s look at some of the habits of those long-term, loving couples, to see what might be holding them happily together.

Is sex necessary in marriage? Is sex important in marriage? These age-old quandaries are still controversial. In my attempt to answer it, I will break it down into its fundamental parts, asking this:

It seems like it should be a simple question: How old do you have to be to marry in the United States? The truth is that the answer is more complicated than you might think. That’s because the age of consent depends on the laws of each state.

These Are Totally Normal Thoughts To Have Before Sex, So Don’t Panic Sex can be a lot of fun, but can also sometimes be awkward, embarrassing, and nerve-wracking.

Anger is a volatile, sometimes violent emotion that can arise in a variety of settings, but nowhere else can anger be so devastating as when it arises during a moment of impassioned conflict with the one you love. Unchecked anger can turn an otherwise kind, connected, loving relationship into a veritable war zone.

When you’ve just started dating someone you’re bound to obsess over how to tell if he really likes you or it’s just passing summer love.

Love cannot be explained. It can only be experienced. Love cannot be explained, yet it explains all. These lines were taken from Elif Shafak’s novel, ‘The Forty Rules of Love ’ and they beautifully describe the complex yet simple phenomenon called love.

Great sex!  Caught your eyes, eh, didn’t it?  Everybody would like to believe that great sex is or will be part of their lives, but what exactly is great sex? Is your idea of great sex the same idea of your partner’s idea of great sex or your best friend’s idea of great sex? Is great sex just a myth?  Is great sex what is shown in the millions of film offerings available on your computer? Obviously, this is an area which confounds and concerns many, so let’s explore this topic to find out what exactly makes for great sex.

At the time of writing this, it is December 12, which means the most popular day of the year to break up (December 11, apparently) has passed. But that does not mean everyone is through the relationship wilderness that is breakup season.

Women are expected to behave differently from men since time immemorial. The concept of men and women belonging to two different planets caught on since the book, ‘Men are from Mars, Women are from Venus’, was first published way back in the year of 1992.

A romantic relationship with your partner can make your life worth living, for it is one of the most fulfiling aspects of our lives. Such a relationship not only gives you an opportunity to grow but to also walk down the road of your life with someone you are actually happy with. Indeed, having magical moments with their partner is what everyone longs for.

Stress. Everybody experiences it in many different areas of life: stress from the job, stress from an upcoming holiday or birthday, stress from having to deal with unpleasant neighbors, a crazy parent, children who hate studying and have important exams coming up, rising prices at the supermarket, national and local politics. You name it, and you can stress about it!  But what about sexuality?

Anger – an emotion we all are familiar with. We all have had days where an outburst or two helps us calm down. However, we do not know if that emotion we call anger is also gendered biased. As a stereotype, it is believed women are supposed to be gentler and less aggressive compared to men. If this is the case, their emotional stress most likely would be pointed inwards, whereas for the men of the house they are expected to have a shouting match, show off their temper and no one bats an eye.

Saying no to the people you love is tricky and can confer a different meaning to the person at the receiving end. Even though, you are on the same wavelength with your partner, saying ‘no’ to their sexual advances can create unnecessary stress and awkwardness between the two of you. So, how can you deal with such a tricky situation? Seeking sex advice from an expert can help. But, it is better if you learn how to deal with such a complicated situation all by yourself. Here are five easy ways to say no to sex without hurting your partner: 1. Communicate the message to your partner earlier than saying no abruptly According to Daring Greatly , men are most vulnerable at the time of ‘initiating sex’ with their partners than women. They find it hard to accept rejections from their partners especially when it comes to sex. Men tend to take such denials personally. But, some women are also known to take rejections to heart. Unlike men, the fai...

Do you always feel, that you are doing all the work in your relationship? Are always walking on eggshells and doing the things they want? Do your texts go unanswered and you get calls only when they need you? If your answer to these questions is ‘yes’, then, there is a good chance, that you might be in a ‘one-sided’ relationship. Hold on a minute! Don’t panic. The most important thing to realise, is that you have already put in massive amounts of effort, into making something work for you two. At this point, you need to understand your happiness matter too. I know they have been mean to you and forced you to think that their happiness is the only important thing in the world. It’s not! You don’t need a magic formula to fix your situation. It is the time to drop that unhealthy baggage and take a step towards your happiness. This is how you do it: 1. Acceptance and grief You must realize, that there is nothing special between you two, and it woul...

Sex is a tricky game. The study revealed that of 1,055 women, ages 18-94, a whopping 81.6% could not orgasm through penetration alone.  Knowing what we know, there are still times when insecurities rise after yet another failed attempt to make missionary result in a kaboom and we ask ourselves:

Is there a better way to start your day than getting a text from someone you love? We think not. So, make it your mission to make someone smile today with some sexy good morning texts.  There are plenty of ways you can perk up your partner’s day via text. You can send sweet, flirty, or downright naughty messages and photos.  When it comes to sending naughty photos, remember that even if you trust your partner, it’s always risky to send a nude photo of yourself.  But don’t worry, there are plenty of ways to be seductive in photos without baring it all. For example, taking a photo of some sexy panties pulled down around your ankles will get your spouse hot and bothered without revealing a thing! Get creative and have fun with it.  Don’t let your spouse wake up on the wrong side of the bed! Give them a reason to smile this morning with these sexy good morning texts: 1. Good morning handsome/gorgeous 2. I wish you were here so I could tease you a...

Even though many married couples do understand the need to talk about certain issues to keep a marriage happy, a lot of them hesitate or feel shy about talking about one crucial aspect of marriage- sex !

Is sexual chemistry a real thing? Sexual chemistry.  Have you ever thought about whether in fact such a thing exists, or is it just something dreamed up by Hollywood, Agony Aunts and bodice-ripping romance writers?  Let’s see what we can find out about sexual chemistry and hear from people who have experienced it.

Who knew that after ending a significant romantic relationship, the Universe would give me the greatest gift? I was in a pretty good relationship, at least on paper. He was super smart, handsome, had a great job, power, prestige, a big savings account. And he would do anything for me. We laughed and had fun together, had great sex and he introduced me to all kinds of unique experiences like Military balls and flying around Big Bear in his aeroplane. We would fly back and forth to see each other every other weekend—he lived in Vegas and I lived in SoCal. The day even came when he was ready to make big life changes to fold me into his life permanently. He would leave his job and move California. As I said, he’d do anything for me. But something wasn’t quite right And then I had a dream. One that I’d be a fool to ignore: I was crawling through an obstacle course on my hands and knees, military style, pushing through this difficult circular contraption, as I strug...