You owe it to yourself to be vocal and to stand up for yourself. Your internal happiness and joy depend on it. by Ashley Berges 1 Comment Are you feeling angry, sad, or resentful for what someone did to you? And now you’re thinking about how it would feel to get back at them, right? I’ve thought about getting even and getting back at the person who hurt me, and I’ve figured out a way of doing it. If you’d like to be heard and say your piece, then you must watch this video. Stop being the silent victim! Stand up for how you feel, be heard, and tell them…

Nemanja Novakovic/Shutterstock Opposites attract, right? Well, not so fast. New research might call that age-old cliché into serious question. A recent study says it’s actually more likely that a couple has similar taste and smell preferences—particularly if they’ve been together for a long time. To gather their data, researchers from Poland and Germany recruited 100 heterosexual couples ages 18 to 68. While some couples had been together for just three months, others’ relationships had lasted for up to 45 years. Each subject sniffed a set of scented felt-tip pens with fragrances like cinnamon, coffee, lavender, Coca-Cola, peach, and leather. Then they rated each scent on a scale of one to five. Participants…

Even couples who start off with hot-and-heavy sex lives go through slumps at some point. Below, sex therapists around the country share six rules and helpful guidelines to stay sexually satisfied in a long-time relationship. (When rules are this fun, why would you want to break them?) 1.  Practice the platinum rule. “We all know the golden rule: Do unto others as you’d like done unto yourself. But the platinum rule is really where it’s at. Do unto your partner that which they would like done for themselves. Seriously, what are their biggest turn-ons? Commit to doing it at least once each week.”― Megan Fleming, a New York City-based sex therapist and…

You’re engaged! Congratulations. Call all your friends and family to tell them the good news, craft the perfect engagement ring selfie and schedule your engagement photo shoot. Once you’ve basked in the glow of your new relationship status for a while, it’s time to get down to the good stuff: wedding planning. We’re sure you’ve heard how stressful wedding planning can be, but never fear. We’ve compiled 18 articles that will help you plan your perfect day.  1. 19 Straight-Up Awesome Wedding Ideas You’ll Wish You Thought Of First We know how easy it is to get bogged down in all the wedding planning B.S. But don’t forget to take a deep breath and…

When someone you love passes away, many of us think about our final words and moments with that person. One elderly gentleman proffered some words of wisdom after his wife passed away, and subsequently reduced a group of listeners to tears. A pharmacy employee recounted an interaction with a regular customer who used to come in with his wife. James Morales described the encounter in a series of tweets, stating it was one of the “saddest” experiences of his life. Today I had one of, if not, THE saddest experience of my life. I know most of yall wont care but, I just HAVE to share it. Heres my thread.…

Be honest: Does having kids ruin your marriage? Tatiana Ayazo/Rd.com, Shutterstock Asking the question that’s on all potential parents’ minds, this person is seeking the Internet’s collective wisdom about procreating. The questioner also depressingly adds, “Most married couples with kids that I know are like platonic roommates. I feel like kids are like little intruders in your relationship.” But the Internet immediately found the flaw in this question: “Well, you’re asking for honesty here that is the first problem, no parent is actually going to come out and say having kids ruined their marriage.” Guess this will remain a mystery! It’s not just marriage that suffers: Here’s what parents of…

Why apologizing is so hard (and why it’s so important) Tatiana Ayazo /Rd.com Years ago, I had a falling out with a friend due to a misunderstanding that was completely my fault. I was afraid to admit that I was wrong, so we didn’t speak for years. Then we bumped into each other and decided to meet for lunch. It was so pleasant that we kept meeting. After two or three meals together, I felt compelled to apologize for my transgression years earlier. Here are some more things guaranteed to make you a better friend. My experience isn’t unique: Many people avoid apologizing because the idea of admitting to wrongdoing makes them terribly…

“Life’s problems wouldn’t be called “hurdles” if there wasn’t a way to get over them” Author Unknown Life is constantly about change, it is forever moving. As I get older it seems time is passing by at a fast break speed. The days, weeks, months, and years appear to pass by at a record pace. But, when I really think about it, time is moving at the same pace it has always moved. Each of us has the same twenty-four hours a day and one-hundred, sixty-eight hours a week. The key question you should ask yourself is ‘what am I doing with my time’. If you are not using your…

“Why won’t she have sex with me?” “I’m doing everything right!” “She’s just a prude and has no libido!” “She’s simply playing hard to get.” All of these are things that clients have said in my sex and relationship coaching practice about their female partners. Though in each of these scenarios, the man was way off about why their woman was turning them down. So, here are some reasons why she rejected you, sexually: 1. Your approach was a turn-off. Many men go about approaching their partners in a way that turns off any potential sexual energy that may have been present. Sending a woman an unsolicited picture of your genitals is…

— Approaching a woman with the intent of starting a conversation can be paralyzing for a shy, single man. There are thousands of tips about what to say to women – so what’s really holding a shy man back? The real challenge so many shy, single men have when it comes to meeting women begins with their hidden inner blocks and beliefs. Dr. Neil Fiore has written a great book called, “The Now Habit: A Strategic Program for Overcoming Procrastination and Enjoying Guilt-Free Play.” While this book is by no means focused on the topic of dating, Dr. Fiore’s strategies can be applied to help even the most shy, single…