You talk about life and challenges. You listen to each other, and you think, “wow, this person is nice, we get along great.” Life moves forward as you keep building what feels like a solid relationship. But eventually you run into a conflict. RELATED: If He Does These 12 Things, You’re In An Emotionally Abusive Relationship After your first disagreement, it may seem like what was once a good connection has completely flipped....

Sometimes, these insecurities get in the way of healthy aspects of our lives. It can be really difficult to push them aside and focus on the present moment. That’s because we give our insecurities a lot of power. We feel them and let them influence our attitudes and behaviors. Or at least that’s how it is in my case. So it makes sense that the signs of insecurities present themselves in the relationships I hold with others....

And even then there are no guarantees. However, there are some traits that most men in happy relationships always seem to have. RELATED: 6 Early Signs Your Marriage Is Definitely Going To Last These days the divorce rate is skyrocketing with reports showing that 40 to 50 percent of married couples will eventually separate. And, disturbingly, the divorce rate for those who re-marry is even higher. However, it’s not all bad news....

But what can you do to become happier? RELATED: I Left My Husband For A Married Man — But He Never Left His Wife In an article in Psychology Today, Raj Raghunathan, author of the book If You’re So Smart, Why Aren’t You Happy? says that as human beings there are some things we absolutely need in order to be happy. “The first thing we need is that our basic necessities are met: food clothing, shelter, etc… As you can easily imagine, if basic necessities are not met, we can’t be happy,” he says....

And since moms and dads aren’t handed a how-to manual upon childbirth, it’s perfectly normal to worry about how to be a good parent that consistently meets your kid’s needs. (In fact, wondering how to improve your parenting skills is a sign that you’re already doing a great job!) The good news is that children are constantly giving us clues about what they need. It’s learning how to decipher them that’s the tricky part!...

If the recent studies and articles are to be believed, more and more couples are delaying divorce because of the economy, prompting hundreds of tips from reporters and bloggers on how to live with your estranged spouse. Is anyone happy in their relationship? In a word, yes. There are many couples that are happy being together. But the headline, “thousands of couples achieve happiness” doesn’t have the same ring as “divorce rates are climbing....

Sex problems can stem from physical or psychological reasons, and there’s a lot that can lead up to something being an issue or not worth worrying about. It’s important to understand that some sexual changes are normal with age. “There are a lot of taboos around the sexual performance and time. For example, some people think that they are sexually insufficient if the actual sexual act lasted five minutes, but there are studies that show that satisfactory sex can be had between three to seven minutes,” says Luis Herrera, M....

We all have routines. You get up and do certain things, often in the same order. Whether you work from home or go to an office, have kids you must feed and transport, or have animals to walk and care for, there is probably a general plan and rhythm to your day. I love my routines. I like eating the same things, going to the same places, talking to the same people, even running the same route....

Words matter. Back in the late 1960s, a Canadian philosopher named Marshall McLuhan coined an expression, “The medium is the message,” that struck a chord. The phrase went around the world. In a marriage or committed relationship, words are the medium. RELATED: 3 ‘Love Language’ Communication Skills That Will Make Your Relationship Last Words — and the way you say them — carry messages back and forth between the partners that affect emotions and connection....

Astroglide’s resident sexologist, Dr. Jess, says, “I don’t believe that it’s universally healthier to be single just as it’s not universally healthier to be in a relationship. What’s healthy for you will depend on your unique situation — your age, relationship history, emotional health, social style, personal inclination …” RELATED: 12 Reasons Being Single Is Freaking Awesome So, what are the benefits of being single? 1. You get more exercise....

As time goes on you gradually uncover their manipulative tactics and how indifferent you’ve become to all the red flags. The signs that you’re in love with a master manipulator: 1. They’re emotionally abusive. A manipulator is indefinitely an emotionally abusive person. They are unpredictable with their spouts of anger and known to lash out fortuitously. They’re typically short-tempered and you never know what frame of mind they’ll be in....

Yet… we are somehow tempted to take them back anyway. It’s that smile, the way they say they’re sorry (and seem like they actually mean it), that makes you want to forgive them and pretend like it never happened. If your partner even has an idea that they want to cheat, they’re already halfway out the door. It’s the harsh truth that someone needs to share with you. Once a cheater, always a cheater....

One of the best ways to communicate with someone is by maintaining eye contact during conversation, as eyes are the windows to the soul. After all, they won’t be able to hide what they aren’t saying with their words behind what their eyes are spelling out right in front of you. Eye Contact and Attraction Using eye contact is one of the best ways to convey your interest in what someone else and what they’re saying....

This is an open letter to that jerk who broke our hearts. The one who played us, used us, cheated on us, lied to us, and completely destroyed us. You knew damn well what you were doing. You knew damn well who and what you were breaking. And I would love to curse you out for every heart you broke (including mine), and every heart you’re going to break, but I won’t....

I’ve had men stare at me, try to hug me, buy me drinks, and even give me their phone numbers. Despite all the unwanted attention, no man has ever made me feel as uncomfortable as the man who thought I was flirting because I greeted him. RELATED: Server Exposes Customer Who Left Her Their Phone Number But Didn’t Tip In Viral Video I was working for the now non-existent (or almost non-existent) retail giant known as Sears, but I wasn’t very good at my job....

Now that I’m officially an adult (unofficially I’m still 10), ice cream formed into tiny little balls doesn’t really do it for me anymore. And it’s definitely not enough of an incentive to go me to go to a MALL. Thanks, but no thanks. RELATED: Drinking Red Wine Makes You Skinnier, Says Science But there is something about getting older that just makes you want to put alcohol in everything....

We are in the final week of Heard and Depp’s defamation trial in which Depp has sued Heard for $50 million over the 2018 op-ed she wrote for ‘The Washington Post,’ insinuating she was a domestic abuse survivor. As part of the trial, Heard shared an image she took of Depp passed out, allegedly after abusing substances. However, fans are suspicious about a detail in the photo. Johnny Depp fans believe Amber Heard used a ‘bruise kit’ to create fake injuries....

Whether in the form of a phone number, a document, the time on the clock, or on a license plate, if you’re seeing number 16 everywhere you look, there’s a reason why. Let’s dive into Angel Number 16 and what it means when it appears to you. 16 Meaning Number 16 is a combination of the numbers that comprise it: number 1 and number 6, as well as its reduction number 7 (1 + 6 = 7)....

Each one holds a different meaning, an important message, or an urgent warning, so it’s best to be up to speed on your interpretations and symbolism. Here are the hidden meanings and symbolism for Angel Number 17. 17 Meaning Number 17 has the combined influences of the numbers 1, 7, and 8. Number 1 symbolizes new beginnings, motivation, success, personal growth, intuition, independence, and assertiveness. Number 7 resonates with the energies of spiritual awakening and enlightenment, mysticism, psychic abilities, inner-wisdom, manifesting your desires, and good fortune....

This can happen on a daily basis, with numbers showing up in random places in our lives, from radio station FM numbers to the time on the clock and even on license plates. So, pay attention when you come across certain numbers — they may just be a warning. As we approach the New Year, 2023 will set the tone for the next 365 days! What does 2023 have in store for you?...