You Got My Child That?
The holidays are filled with so many wonderful things: family, friends, parties, religious endeavors, and, of course, gifts. All of these things can bring us joy (along with the requisite stress), but it is the
Teaching Teens To Break-Up
We can all agree that breaking up stinks. It's hard at any age. But despite learning over the course of our lives how to build good relationships, how to be aware of the dangers of
“Stayover relationships:” A new trend?
A new study came out recently that highlighted a possibly new trend in the relationships of 18-29 year olds. It seems that they are choosing to be in committed relationships, spending multiple nights of the
You Can’t Hide…Your Lying Eyes
It seems as though in the face of the recent spate of lying scandals: Weiner, Schwarzenegger, Anthony: that there is a deeper problem to consider. We are bombarded so often with stories that involve serious
Is Generation X Avoiding Divorce?
Surprisingly, in today's society, divorce is on the downswing. Many of the news reports say that the divorce rate is about 50%. That number is actually incorrect. In fact, it relates to the rates
Coulda, Woulda, Shoulda…
A recent survey examined regret and in what areas Americans regret the most. The top five regrets are: ROMANCE 18.1% FAMILY 15.9% EDUCATION 13.1% CAREER 12.2% FINANCE 9.9% I am not surprised by the variety
The Three-Year Glitch
Warner Brothers just conducted a study that focused on relationships and what may cause them to start to break apart, and when. They surveyed 2000 British couples, at various stages of their relationships, and found
Teen Sex: On the Decline?
A recent government survey conducted by the CDC reports that teens are having less sex than they have had in the past. In fact, the numbers being reported are that teens are having sex up
Birth Order and Romance
There are many factors are involved in shaping our character and personality, and all of these can impact decisions we make regarding relationships, both platonic and romantic. Our gender, temperament, spacing between ourselves and our