Here's how common open relationships really are
Consensually non-monogamous (CNM) relationships are those in which all of the partners involved agree that having sexual and/or romantic relationships with other persons is acceptable.CNM relationships...
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Some people instantly make us feel important. Some people instantly make us feel special. Some people light up a room just by walking in.We can't always define it, but some people have "it"— they're...
View ArticleThis sex expert has a surprising tip to heat up your relationship
Wanting to try new activities is normal for all couples in relationships. Depending on the idea, some can be more difficult to discuss than others.Dr. Bat Sheva Marcus, a sexual-dysfunction specialist...
View ArticleA financial planner says there's one kind of couple that's destined for money...
Jeff Motske, certified financial planner and author of "The Couple's Guide to Financial Compatibility" specializes in advising couples about the role of money in their relationships.He's found that...
View ArticleFormer FBI hostage negotiator explains the best way to get a raise
The question that most people ask themselves as they walk into their boss's office to negotiate their salaries is likely some variant of "What am I going to say?" But according to hostage negotiator...
View ArticleScience says these 5 things happen to couples who have been together a long time
Being with someone for a long time changes the way you see the world. It also changes you. Everything from how you act to the way you think shifts in ever-so-slight ways.And according to Joshua Wolf...
View ArticleWhy men exist, according to science
Since in many species, sperm is males' only contribution to reproduction, biologists have long puzzled about why evolutionary selection, known for its ruthless efficiency, allows them to exist.Now...
View ArticleWall Street thinks the 'wife bonus' thing is just a joke, and the New York...
A lot of folks are buzzing about a fascinating piece anthropologist Wednesday Martin wrote in the New York Times SundayReview section about "mom bonuses."According to Martin, some of New York City's...
View Article6 ways to instantly make yourself more attractive
From an evolutionary standpoint, we are attracted to people whom we perceive as beautiful, such as those with symmetric faces or large eyes, because it tends to signify good genetics. And good genes...
View Article5 scientifically proven ways to make someone fall in love with you
We've talked about how you can get someone to be attracted to you by using scientifically proven flirting techniques, but how can you get someone to fall in love with you? We talked to psychotherapist...
View ArticleThe 10 things people need to fall in love
Romantic love might seem like a mystery, but it's not really, at least most of the time — researchers have done their best to figure out what exactly it is that draws people together.Psychologists have...
View ArticleWhy falling in love is like being drunk
Poets, songwriters and authors have written of the intoxicating effect of falling in love.But a new study suggests that the love hormone oxytocin has similar affects to being drunk, and not just the...
View ArticleHere's how your sex life changes as you get older
Dr. Bat Sheva Marcus, the sexual dysfunction specialist and clinical director of The Medical Center For Female Sexuality, reveals how much sex is good for a marriage and how sex changes over the years....
View Article3 simple steps to becoming the most popular person in the room
Decades ago, when a friend of mine and I were both young and ill-educated about the ways of the world, he said, "Betty, this is why guys and girls are so different. When guys have a problem, they want...
View ArticleBeing turned down by an attractive man makes women even LESS likely to settle...
It's every average-looking man's dream. After being rejected by that handsome hunk, that beautiful woman you've been admiring from afar will realize her error in judgment and finally notice you.A...
View Article51 subtle signs you're in a toxic relationship
My all-time most popular post on PsychologyToday.com is about 50 signs of a healthy relationship.Today, we look at the flipside — warning signs of a toxic relationship.While many relationships may...
View Article13 ways to impress anyone in 30 seconds or less
Some experts estimate that 85% of your financial success comes not from your skills or knowledge but from your ability to connect with other people and engender their trust and respect.Within seconds,...
View ArticleSpontaneous sex is a myth — here's how a 'sex schedule' could save your...
Dr. Bat Sheva Marcus, the sexual dysfunction specialist and clinical director of The Medical Center For Female Sexuality, explains that a "sex schedule" is good for your relationship, and most happy...
View ArticleWhy the Chinese say 'The ugly wife is a treasure at home'
Relationship expert Melissa Schneider, author of The Ugly Wife Is A Treasure At Home, shares the differences between China's beauty standards and our own.Produced by Joe Avella and Alana Kakoyiannis...
View Article7 tips for mastering the fine art of following up
Relationships take time to grow. The Supremes understood this well when they sang, "You can't hurry love/No, you just have to wait." As with friendships, business relationships need time to...
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