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09/17/2012
Eight Ways to Jump-Start Date Night My husband and I try to go on a date once a month to keep our connection strong and to enjoy one another's company -- without the children. After 16 years of marriage, lots of dates and three children, I've learned a few things over the years about how to get time in with my "boyfriend"... More >>

Tags: Attitude, Date night, Dating, Happiness, Health, Husband, Husband's Girlfriend, intimacy, Kids, Parenting, Relationships, Sex, Strengthening marriage, Wife
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09/10/2012
Is Your Dating Style All About You? Dating brings a rush of emotions to the surface and no matter what has happened in the past, there is usually a sense of anticipation before the date. "Could this person be the one?" is the question from the heart. And your experiences in dating, love, and commitment are directly related to your past thoughts... More >>

Tags: Attitude, Character, Character-Courage-Conscience, Dating, Happiness, Health, Values
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08/20/2012
'Surprise Honey, I Want a Divorce!': Four Tips to Divorce-Proof Your Marriage There are surprises you can spring on your spouse, but 'Honey, I want a divorce' is not the kind of surprise anyone wants. To avoid unwanted surprises, never let your relationship go on automatic. Here are four tips to help divorce-proof your relationship... More >>

Tags: Dating, Divorce, Relationships, Selfishromance.com, Sex, Strengthening marriage
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08/13/2012
How to Love an Emotionally Healthy Man A lot of people believe they have a particular 'type' in love. However, if the men you have chosen to love have not resulted in fulfilling, lasting and loving relationships, ask yourself the following questions... More >>

Tags: Dating, Relationships
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08/06/2012
The Secret to Ending Your Sexless Marriage A sexless marriage is one where the couple has sex ten or fewer times a year. Sounds like every couple could viably and easily shift from a sexless marriage to a sex-full marriage based on that definition, don't you think? More >>

Tags: intimacy, Marriage, Sex, sexless marriage, Strengthening marriage
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07/09/2012
Boys Are Now the Ones Slighted Andy Griffith, whose passing this week reminds us of what he meant to so many of us, was the symbol of a level-headed, respectable dad. Leading male characters today, especially dads, are more often than not cast as buffoons. Where have the respectable males on TV gone, and what message does this send to our boys? More >>

Tags: Dads, Husbands, Marriage, Motherhood-Fatherhood, relationship, Relationships
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06/18/2012
Five Qualities Men Find Irresistible in a Woman If you asked 100 men what they look for in a woman, you may get 100 different answers. Yet if you ask a man who's currently in a relationship what is important in a mate, an important trend emerges... More >>

Tags: Behavior, Dating, honesty, Husbands, Kindness, Marriage, Patience, relationship, Relationships
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06/11/2012
Real Intimacy Is Harder Than You Think Carrie and Carl thought their sex life would improve once they married and were more relaxed with one another. But three months after the wedding vows, both felt disappointed... More >>

Tags: Dating, Husbands, Marriage, relationship, Relationships, Selfishromance.com, Strengthening marriage
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06/04/2012
5 Things Your Husband Wishes You Knew About Him Most women have been told that once they get married their husband will no longer have any interest in being romantic. In fact, there is nothing further from the truth... More >>

Tags: Husbands, Marriage, relationship, Relationships, Strengthening marriage
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05/29/2012
'I'm Sorry': Expressing Regret the Right Way When conflict arises, are you the person who's quick to apologize, wanting to sweep everything under the rug so the tension goes away? Or are you the one who tends to hold that hurt for a while, allowing the offensive words to gain a life of their own? More >>

Tags: relationship, Relationships
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