Relationship Health - Original Articles

Since we can't really sleep the day away, here are a few tips for coping with Valentine's Day.

Sex life taking a downward trend? Here, a dozen ideas for how to reignite the passion.

Fewer couples are tying the knot, but romance is still very much alive.

Family therapist Allison Cohen says separate beds are not a symbol of a dysfunctional relationship if they lead to healthier interactions between couples. Instead of tearing you apart, separate beds may actually bring you closer together.

Here, how fading friendships can affect your health and why friendships are so important.

New research studies further qualify how the quality of the relationship affects a couple s individual happiness and health.

Here's a look at six health practices and how they can affect intimacy.

10 tips to infuse your evening with love and intimacy.

Here, 5 tips to keep both of you satisfied in the bedroom.

The holidays can be a happy, joy-filled time. However, if painful memories make you wish you could sleep until after New Year's, you are not alone.

Did you know you should also have regular sexual health check-ups? At these appointments, your doctor not only can pinpoint any physical conditions early on but may be able to help with certain problems keeping you from enjoying a satisfying sex life.

Whether it's bad breath or body odor, here are some ways to ease into a conversation.

All orgasms aren't created equal. Here, differences between men and women.

Are you and your partner looking to start or add to your family? Don't let stress put a stop to it.

Getting away for some pressure-free, stress-free time with your partner sounds like a terrific idea. After all, how can two people not get along in a beautiful spot with no kids, no irritating coworkers, and no nagging bosses? Couples retreats have both pros and cons, so weigh both before you sign up

Here, we reveal the truth about how she really feels.

If the feeling just isn't striking you, don't worry. We have the fixes to get you back in the mood.

Family life can be busy. Here, the top 10 tips for how to put your marriage first.

Learn how to beat fatigue and rev up your romance.

Considering how prevalent depression is, it s not surprising that many marriages have at least one spouse who suffers from depression. Over time, untreated depression can really take a toll on relationships.

Without a doubt, older women bring depth and maturity to many relationships, but there can also be valid reasons to steer clear of courting a cougar.

Does the idea of retirement scare you? Here's how to prep for this major life transition.

Exhibiting defensive qualities is usually viewed as negative, but this may not always be the case for men.

If you're feeling a definite lack of sparkle and sizzle in your love life, it may just be all in your head. You can look glowing, desirable, self-confident and utterly sexy again, but it has to start with you.

From having more sex to monitoring your testosterone, here are six ways to lower your chances of developing ED.

Do you believe that most people will tell a lie if they think they can gain by it? If you answered yes to this question, chances are you have a bit of a cynical streak.

You and your partner have a caring, mutually supportive relationship, except for one little sticking point: he s still friendly with his ex. You don t know whether this is perfectly healthy and natural, or whether you should call him on it. Here s how to know when it s okay and when it s not okay.

Being married seems so easy at first: everything's new and fresh, from the bone china to the queen-sized comforter to "officially" sharing a last name. But at some point, the honeymoon's clearly over and you both find yourselves marveling at how tough being married can be.

Ask any guy and he'll tell you that he believes it's the women in his life who are the emotional or vulnerable ones. Though that may be true in some circumstances, a recent study has found that men are actually the ones who are most affected by rocky relationships.

Do you command attention? Are you quick to get into a fight? Did you engage in sex at an early age? While these questions may seem inquisitive, various studies suggest that these queries, among others, can be answered simply by the sound of your voice.