Self Growth

5 Valentine's Day Strategies for the "Romantically Challenged"

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romantically challenged, romance, terri orbuch,love

Are you "romantically challenged"? Do you want to check your email seconds after making love? Would you rather get a gym membership than a bouquet of roses, or prefer a box of inkjet cartridges over a box of chocolates? Studies, including my own long-term study of married and remarried couples, have found that men are typically more romantic than their female partners.

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vicky oliver, the millionaire's handbook, valentine's day gift ideas

According to Wikipedia, Valentine’s Day didn’t become associated with romantic love until the High Middle Ages when the tradition of courtly love flourished. Ever since, the day has been fraught with symbolism tinged with traces of anxiety.

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arielle ford, wabis sabi love, the soulmate secret, law of attraction

Whatever it is about your significant other that annoys you can push the two of you apart—or it can bring you closer together than ever. Personal growth expert and author Arielle Ford has written Wabi Sabi Love: The Ancient Art of Finding Perfect Love in Imperfect Relationships to show us how to love another for their imperfections.

Loving Me Means Walking In My Shoes

Friday, 18 November 2011 - 6:00am | Written by: Best of You Today

loved in return, walk in my shoes, respect each other, empathy

The most erogenous zone in the body is the brain. Here then is how you can use the brain in a sexy manner. Try to listen and take the pulse of your partner, then, step into your partner's shoes emotionally. You will achieve a wonderful of empathic attunement in which you "get" each other.

Friday, 11 November 2011 - 6:00am | Written by: Best of You Today

dr joe rubino, self esteem, life coach, let go of your past, live in the present

Sue was totally in love with Jim. The couple met in high school and dated for eight years. Everyone who knew them expected them to get married and live happily ever after together. Then Jim met Karen. Before anyone knew what was happening - including Sue - Jim had eloped with Karen, putting an end to all of Sue's dreams and expectations.

Friday, 4 November 2011 - 5:00am | Written by: Best of You Today

office romance, dating in the office, bruce weinstein, ask the ethics guy

When David Letterman admitted that he’d had sex with several of the women who worked for him, the national discussion about dating in the workplace that had been simmering for years finally exploded. Is it right to date a coworker? Your boss? Someone who works for you? Let’s consider whether office romances are consistent with ethical intelligence.

Wednesday, 12 October 2011 - 5:00am | Written by: Best of You Today

julie a booksh, marriage and family therapist, emotional awareness, rekindle

For many of us, maintaining a healthy and enjoyable relationship with a partner over time can be very difficult. Why is that? What are the behaviors that indicate that a relationship is heading toward a breakdown?

Men Need Cuddling More Than Women To Be Happy

Tuesday, 11 October 2011 - 5:00am | Written by: Best of You Today

physical affection, cuddling, relationship satisfaction, manly cuddling

Snuggling up by the fire with hot chocolate in hand may sound like an ideal activity for many women, but a recent study suggests men may be the ones happiest after a warm trip to Cuddletown. New research shows that men in committed relationships enjoy physical affection more than women do, so grab a partner and snuggle up!