July 25, 2008
Green Machine
Be it her greater career success or his trimmer physique, feeling inferior to your partner can lead to tension and in-house fighting. Here's how to express your feelings to your partner, how to use them as motivation and how to get over it
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July 15, 2008
More to Love
Excess pounds can create more than just a physical divide between couples. Here’s how to speak to your spouse without disrupting the house
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May 30, 2008
Married to Mom
A new study shows a successful man is more likely to wed a woman with an education level equal to his mother's
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April 21, 2008
Under the Influence
A new study reveals many fathers-to-be continue substance use during their partners’ pregnancies, increasing the likelihood that Mom will again pick up the habit
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April 4, 2008
Check Mate
In the search for love, security, romance and similar interests are compromised for good looks, money and power
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March 24, 2008
Flirty Mind
Steady relationships can benefit from the same winks and smiles that brought excitement to the first date
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February 25, 2008
Celebrate Being Alone
Did Valentine’s Day put you in a lovelorn slump? Find out how to raise a toast to being single – and how to spread your love around
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February 13, 2008
No More Food Fights
Getting kids to eat a healthy meal doesn’t have to be a battle of good versus evil
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February 11, 2008
I Am Woman, Hear Me Roar
Keeping your cool can be ineffective – and unsatisfying – when confrontations come calling. Sometimes it’s better to get angry and get over it
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January 11, 2008
Ha-Ha-Ha-Healthy
Laughter eases the pain in more ways than one and could even add happiness to a relationship
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December 28, 2007
All-in-the-Family Vacations
More families are opting for group vacations – here’s how to gather the clan for a memorable, peaceful trip
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November 28, 2007
‘I Was Just Teasing!’
The right kind of teasing can buoy a romance; the wrong kind can sink it. Do you know the difference?
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November 16, 2007
What Women (and Men) Want
A recent study found that when looking for mates, men seek beauty and women seek wealth and security. What does this mean for those on a quest for the perfect partner?
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November 9, 2007
Prepare For Liftoff
With most couples busier than ever, sex often takes a backseat to sleep and responsibilities. But don’t discount the power of foreplay to keep the attraction alive
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October 12, 2007
Married Without Children
Countless reasons exist when couples don’t have kids, and being sensitive to the childless will save you face – here are five things to avoid
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September 12, 2007
Friends Forever?
Researchers distill the qualities that keep friends on good terms
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August 10, 2007
Love Thy Neighbor
Before summer wanes take steps to unify your neighborhood by organizing a block-party gathering, charity event or bake sale to meet and greet your neighbors, and start building community kinship
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August 3, 2007
The ‘It’ Factor: Humor
Improv comic Michael Bunin, star of the TBS series "My Boys," offers advice on how to add a laugh to your day-to-day life
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July 13, 2007
Turn Tots Off of TV
Forty percent of 3-month-old infants are regularly watching TV, DVDs or videos – a number that jumps to 90 percent by age two. Here’s how to break your little one of a bad TV habit
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May 11, 2007
The Art of Friendly Advice
A friend’s moans and groans don’t necessarily extend an invitation for unsolicited advice. Here’s how to advise with caution
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April 13, 2007
The Aftermath of a Faux Pas
Little or big, handling a mistake with grace calls for equal parts apology, sincerity and common sense
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April 6, 2007
Dear Friend: Why Writing Letters Still Matters
So what if mailing a letter to grandma isn’t as convenient as e-mail? Sending old-fashioned correspondence can keep your mind sharp, your loved ones close and your history intact
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March 2, 2007
Beyond Chicken Soup
When a loved one gets word of a serious illness, it takes more than gentle comfort (or food) to guide them through the ordeal
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February 9, 2007
Four Simple Steps to Say ‘Not Tonight’
Whether it’s a headache or an early alarm call, rejecting a partner’s advances doesn’t have to be an automatic ego wound – or grounds for a late-night argument.
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