relationship

A bond (relationship wise) is when two people have a connection. Being attracted to each other and sharing common values and interests brought the two of you together as a couple, but the bond has not been set completely. Besides the fact that you have love and care [...]

by Denise Schipani

One of the best parts about marriage is being so comfortable with your hubby that you can say just about anything to him. But if you don’t watch your mouth, sometimes the ugly truth comes out in hurtful—not helpful––ways. Though you may have legitimate concerns to express or issues to [...]

talk to kids about sex

Talking to your children about love, intimacy, and sex is an important part of parenting.  Parents can be very helpful by creating a comfortable atmosphere in which to talk to their children about these issues.  However, many parents avoid or postpone the discussion.  Each [...]

happy marriage

A lasting marriage does not always signal a happy marriage. Plenty of miserable couples have stayed together for children, religion or other practical reasons.

But for many couples, it’s just not enough to stay together. They want a relationship that is meaningful and satisfying. In short, they want a sustainable marriage.

“The [...]

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Let’s talk about sex and marriage—they do go together, don’t they? Not if you ask many of my clients. In fact, it seems like the number of marriages with little or no sex is increasing.

Sexless marriage is not a new phenomenon. In a 2005 Family Circle national survey, 21 percent of [...]

Before adolescence, there is little difference in the rate of depression in boys and girls. But between the ages of 11 and 13 there is a precipitous rise in depression rates for girls. By the age of 15, females are twice as likely to have experienced a major depressive episode as males. [...]

Hiding the TV remote and games console controller is a good thing to do to kids if it’s the only way to limit the time they spend in front of a screen, according to a study published Monday.

The study, published in the US journal Pediatrics, found that kids who spend hours each [...]

Date night isn’t the only way to spend time with your sweetheart! We give you 6 more great ways to make sure you get some quality time together instead of getting caught up in the humdrum of daily life. These six ideas are great if you find yourselves pressed for finding time.

living together

The Container Stores must be doing a brisk business. According to the latest statistics, more couples than ever are bypassing the altar in favor of blending their possessions and shacking up.

New figures from the U.S. Census Bureau show that in 2009, marriage plunged to an all-time low, accounting for only 52 [...]

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Penelope Cruz’s publicist has confirmed the Oscar-winning Spanish actress is pregnant with her first child.

Cruz married her “Vicky Cristina Barcelona” co-star Javier Bardem earlier this year. Baby rumors have swirled around them since.

“Penelope is 4-and-a-half months pregnant,” representatives for the couple told People.com.

The baby’s gender was not reported.