healthy relationship

Negotiating a fair division of domestic labour isn’t easy. And contrary to popular belief, it’s not always the man that isn’t pulling his weight. What is more than certain, however, is that unequal distribution of household chores will lead…

Bad bediquette keeps a lot of people awake at night. Snoring and breathing loudly top the charts as the most annoying habits overall, though one in two groaners admit they may snore themselves. Other aggravating rituals include fidgeting,…

An interesting research, undertaken in the UK recently, has found that, on an average, men tell a lie three times a day while women lie only twice a day. That may seem a lot, but when you include ‘white lies’ told to spare another’s…

The pace of modern life can make it difficult for couples to keep a relationship together. Concerns over money, family, children and work can all create issues that damage and even end an otherwise healthy relationship. And it’s at these…

Research shows that almost two thirds of women experience some form of sexual challenge during their lifetime, whether this is trouble lubricating, difficulty reaching orgasm, pain or discomfort during sex, or a lack or loss of sex drive.…

The sad fact is that more and more relationships are losing their lasting power. Many more marriages or romantic partnerships are ending in divorce or separation. Many social scientists say that the secret of staying together comes down to…

Most adults can remember the first time they had their heart broken, and some would say it’s a teenage rite of passage. But although adults can look back on the experience with perspective and wisdom, it’s not so easy for a teenager who is…

Falling in love is easy - it’s a natural, spontaneous event that happens to just about everyone at some time or another. Making that love last is the difficult part. The real secret to relationship success is not finding the right person,…

Meeting your partner’s parents is an important landmark in any new relationship. Many people worry about this first meeting, concerned that they might say the wrong thing or not make a good impression. But if your relationship has…

A rise in the number of divorces and second marriages means there’s no such thing as the ‘typical’ family anymore. And finding a new partner later in life often means accepting their children into your life too. Building a new family isn’t…

There are five deadly mistakes that divorced men make when looking for lasting love the second, or even third, time around. 1. Jumping In Too Soon This can stem from anxiety, guilt, sadness, loneliness and even anger about being alone.…

Babies are born ready to be social: From birth, they like to look at faces, and they prefer the sound of human voices to other sounds. They even prefer their own mother’s smell. Adults also respond in special social ways to babies: Without…

It’s been proven that women who endure or witness an abusive relationship as they grow up are more likely to become victims of abuse as an adult. However, they aren’t the only ones. Any woman can fall in love with someone who disguises…

The shocking results of a 2013 study show that people use smartphones just about everywhere, even in the most compromising situations: 9% of the people check their phones while having sex and 12% while in the shower! Cellphones are…

Conflict in the workplace is nothing unusual. Throw different personalities into a confined space for eight hours a day, give them targets to hit and deadlines to meet and you’ve got the perfect recipe for arguments and resentment. Add to…