Relationships & Sex

Raising Grandkids and Your Health


The number of grandparents acting as primary caregivers has skyrocketed. But is that good or bad for a grandparent's health?

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Men Are Better at Detecting Infidelities


Study: Male partners are more likely to suspect an affair; Females may be better at concealing illicit liaisons.

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Write to Make Your Relationship Right

By Karen Sherman

What do you do when you're mad at your partner? Yell? Hold it in? Karen Sherman has a different suggestion: Write.

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I recently read your article about why men stop having sex with their wives. One reason that you didn't mention is that men get tired of being the instigator. Granted, there are men outside the norm who lose interest themselves, but I would venture to guess that oftentimes men are waiting for their wives to initiate the intimacy (i.e., "Let's see how long it takes her to ask me for sex"). Otherwise, the woman complains about being woken up, about missing Letterman, etc. To me, it's not worth it. I'll let her come to me. Or am I the only man facing such a problem?

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The short answer: You're not the only man with this problem. Many guys secretly wish that their wives would be the sexual aggressor. It is widely ... Read More...

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Anatomy of a Commitment Issue

By Karen Sherman
Everyone wants to feel like they matter to someone. This is a basic biological need that is present at birth and continues throughout life. Karen Sherman breaks down this natural instinct and how it affect us in our relationships. Read more...

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Report: Fat Women 'Are Having More Sex'

Posted November 3, 2008 1:00 PM
Fat women get more sex than slimmer ones, a report has claimed. Researchers in the U.S. said weight obviously doesn't affect sexual behavior -- because bigger girls score more than their stick-insect pals. Read more...

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Dating in your midlife can be tough. Gain insights, get advice, and chat about the scene here.

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Marriage Decisions -- When To Give Up?

Started by private@thir… on July 22, 2008 10:47 PM

How do you determine when it's time to end a marriage? I'm not sure if I'm just afraid of being alone, or afraid of losing the marriage? Has anyone had any experience with this and how did you figure it out?

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