There are times when women experience pain during or after sex, and the story we always hear is “Oh. That’s normal.” The problem is that this isn’t always true, and some women can disregard serious issues with their bodies because of this misconception. In truth, there can be many reasons for your pain, some ordinary and some not. We’re here to shed a little more light on this part of the sexual experience and to bust some of these false ideas about the female body. … read more
Living with another person is a huge transition—going from only needing to cater to your own aesthetic, your own cleaning patterns, your own preferences to combining two people’s homes into one can be a massive undertaking! But if you begin with these things in mind, you might just make that transition a little bit smoother. … read more
Is there anything better than a romantic weekend getaway? The wine will be flowing, and the excitement of exploring a new city (or the excitement of doing absolutely nothing at all in a remote location) will be in the air.
As a couple, it’s important to be able to get away from it all: work, family obligations, meetings, housework, and sometimes—yes—the kids, if you happen to have any. … read more
Asking for a father’s permission to marry your SO might seem like an outdated notion to some people, but it is a tradition that is still very much expected in some cultures, and even in some families. So how do you find out if it’s something you’re supposed to do without blowing the surprise? Here are some steps you should take to get the ball rolling. … read more
Everyone remembers that famous scene from the classic ‘80s romcom “When Harry Met Sally” when Harry explains to Sally on one of their first meetings that, “You realize of course that we could never be friends.”
“Why not?” Sally asks.
“What I’m saying is—and this is not a come on in any way, shape, or form—men and women can’t be friends because the sex part always gets in the way,” Harry replies. … read more
Going out can get seriously expensive. After a nice dinner out, cocktails, and movie tickets, you might be looking at a not-so-wallet-friendly $100 night. When you are trying to stick to a budget but you still want to spend a romantic evening with your partner, then you may think that you’re destined to spend all of your nights together parked in front of the television—but think again. Dates don’t have to be fancy or expensive, and there are things to do on nearly every corner of your city. … read more
How do you know if your spark is fading? You come home, talk about your day, and go to bed, but is that really such a bad thing? Routines are normal! When you first meet someone, your whole life is interrupted, so you begin to mold it to include them in it. After a while, you start to get the hang of having them in your life and things calm down again. But how do you know if you’re just comfortable or if that spark is slowly dying out? … read more
Whether you got married last month or last year, every couple needs a chance to recharge during a romantic getaway. Even if you can’t afford to jet set to Europe or have an island vacation for a week, there are still plenty of great spots close to home that are perfect for a quick vacay. … read more
No matter how long you have been married, date night is an important part of life that many couples skip. It’s easy to go through life day-by-day with your spouse, knowing full well that you love one another and enjoy being together, but date night offers some great opportunities. … read more
All relationships have conflict sometimes. Yes, every single one of them. Let’s face it, no one lives in a magical fairy tale land where everything is sunshine and rainbows 24/7. You will not always agree with your spouse and that’s okay! But knowing how to move through those disagreements together and come out stronger on the other side of an argument is a genuine skill that takes patience and practice. … read more
