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It should have been the roll in the hay to end all rolls in the hay. But the long love-making session on the secluded Cretian beach that Suzanne had hoped to have with her husband of 17 years was just not to be. "There we were, wearing next to nothing and alone on one of the most beautiful beaches I've ever seen -- but instead of having a romantic fumble, we were arguing about our Read more...

Along with "in sickness and in health" and "for richer or poorer," marriage vows should include "despite laundry and piano lessons." After all, a relationship's greatest challenges often are rooted in its most mundane routines, the tasks that can make spouses feel more like co-workers than lovers. "Date nights" are supposed to be the antidote, suggested Read more...

Dear Dr. Jed,I was in my doctor's waiting room and just so happened to read an article in the grapevine magazine about "The Irritable Male Syndrome." This described my husband to a T. He's started to take things out on my children getting very angry at them and bringing their confidence down. He would also degrade me about my weight and appearance and would call me names. He said Read more...

Bonnie Anchors recalls a painful lesson well learned from a past relationship: She can't change someone, no matter how hard she tries. The Natrona resident says she fell hard for a charming man, although he later shattered her heart. Anchors says she gave her partner several ultimatums about fidelity and substance abuse, and although he sometimes briefly heeded them, she says he soon would go Read more...

Remember when dinner and a movie was the standard for couples on a Friday night? Ladies dressed up for their fellas, and pairs set out for a night on the town. But the economic downturn has forced couples to rethink date night, if not drop it altogether. Expense cutbacks, children, time and other reasons keep people from spending their extra cash, and many couples opt to stay home. Read more...

Sleep is the new sex. Or at least that's the case for millions of married couples who are challenging expectations of marital bliss by sleeping in separate bedrooms. It's not about sex -- there's still plenty of that going on. It's more about the snoring, duvet snatching, teeth grinding and -- let's face it -- wind-breaking that has driven many a spouse to take refuge in the spare room. Read more...

Men with average relationships with their partners have more stress at work than those in good or bad relationships, a Swedish survey finds. Ann-Christine Andersson Arnten, a graduate student at the University of Gothenburg, studied 900 men and women for five years, The Local reported. She said the results for women were what she expected -- the better their home lives and sex lives the less Read more...

Ever had the feeling that men and women speak different languages? The good news is you're not alone. Anyone who has ever been in a relationship will know that making yourself understood with your other half isn't always easy. Thankfully, help is now at hand with a new book which reveals some of the differences in how men and women communicate. Himglish & Femalese takes a humorous Read more...

Swiss researchers say the so-called love hormone -- oxytocin -- eases conflict stress. The study, published in Biological Psychiatry, evaluated how real-time behavior in couples was affected by exposure to either oxytocin or a placebo. The researchers recruited adult couples who received oxytocin or placebo intranasally -- within the nose. The couples then engaged in conflict discussion Read more...

And on the seventh day ... man and woman had a barney after he popped down the pub for a quick pint then watched the first half of the big game. Yes, according to top relationship author Regina Barreca Sundays can be bad for your love life. Regina says guys never feel more married than they do on the Sabbath. During weekdays, there is a job to keep them occupied and on Saturday Read more...

You probably know Dr. Laura Berman from her many appearances on Oprah or the Today Show. She's the sex educator and therapist who cuts through the psycho-babble with her down to earth approach to sex and relationship issues. An  assistant clinical professor of psychiatry and obstetrics/gynecologyat the Feinberg School of Medicine at Northwestern University, Dr. Berman is also thehost of Oprah Read more...

Why do people fall in love with one person rather than another? There's no simple reason why Brad Pitt ditched Jennifer Aniston and later shacked up with Angelina Jolie. But anthropologist Helen Fisher reckons it depends on what kind of lover you are -- an explorer, builder, negotiator or a director. Helen's fifth book on the subject -- "Why Him? Why Her?" -- looks at our Read more...

Romance can survive in long-term relationships and helps improve many couples' satisfaction, according to new research. Bianca Acevedo and Arthur Aron, of the University of California at Santa Barbara, analyzed data from 25 studies involving 6,070 people in short- and long-term relationships featuring different types of love to examine their levels of satisfaction with their relationships. Read more...

Breaching this subject right after Valentine's Day seems like questionable timing. But when it comes to addressing topics others might find problematic, I live by the old saying: If you can't be bold, be stupid. Hence, I'd like to talk about interaction between males and females; what experts refer to as "relationships." Specifically, I've been doing what is known as Read more...

The countdown to Valentine's Day has begun. In the spirit of long-lasting love, here are five ways to show your loved ones you want them around for years to come. Say B mine. Unleash the power of B vitamins to keep your honey's heart pumping strong. Wrap a jar of multivitamins in fancy paper and a bow, and make a romantic ritual out of daily vitamin taking. Give 'em a squeeze. Give Read more...

WOOSTER, Ohio -- Who needs diamonds and roses when you can have hand-written love notes on your toilet paper roll? In these tough economic times, it's nice to know that there are still ways to show your sweetie you love her for free. Dennis Tafoya, who owns Muddy Waters Cafe in Wooster, Ohio, with his wife, Paula, said he is no stranger to being a romantic. He's a big fan of not only Read more...

I've been working with heartbroken people for over 25 years as a psychotherapist. I've listened closely as they tell me they've been abandoned again and again, can't seem to find someone, can't get a quality relationship to last. The truth is that they are experiencing invisible barriers that prevent them from finding the right love. The first step to overcoming these barriers is understanding Read more...

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Jan. 6 -- Suzanne Bernstein said she and her husband, Sidney, eat side-by-side when they go out, always walk hand-in-hand, and begin and end each day with "I love you." The couple from Weehawken, N.J., have been married 18 years and Suzanne said the relationship is as passionate as when they first met. Now research exists to support her claim. Stony Brook University Read more...

Romantic relationships establish special bonds between partners and bring endless hours of joy and pleasure. But sometimes, one or both partners place too much emotional weight on their relationship. As a result, men or women may tend to evaluate their self-worth solely based on the outcomes of their romantic interactions. And that's not a good thing. This is what psychologists term as Read more...

Tired of boredom in your bedroom? Wanting to add a dash of adventure to your sex sessions? Maybe it's time you converted your bedroom into a veritable Garden of Eden to add that sizzle between the sheets. We bring to you a list of top 10 props, which are a must have in every couple's bedroom. So get started collecting these love essentials and you could be in for some real hot Read more...