Relationships

It’s incredibly important that people have a dependable social network in place to help them weather the storm of life. We examine how friendship affects our health and wellness!

Although it is a struggle to stick to it, many of us have been successful at making exercise a priority.  From walking more to joining the neighbourhood gym, we understand the benefits of physical fitness and do what we can to make it a priority.  In fact, there are many that dedicate hours to building […]

As the Beatles song suggests, “love is all you need” when it comes to living a happy and healthy life. In fact, several scientific studies back up the fact that those in committed relationships live much healthier lives, in both mind and body, when compared to their bachelorette and bachelor counterparts. Here are seven reasons […]

Communication is a process involving a sender, a message, and a receiver. Poor communication can result in your message being misinterpreted, misunderstood, or being completely ignored. Effective communication can improve the quality of your business and social relationships resulting in less conflict and more productive and rewarding time spent with others.

To make sure your new relationship unfolds in a safe and healthy way, you need to ask your partner a series of very important questions. The key is to ask these queries up front and to make your decision on moving forward after carefully considering the answers you receive.

Should you send that racy text to your significant other? This might help you answer that question: according to a new study, “sexting” is not only normal, but good for our intimate relationships. The study, which was led by Pamela A. Geller and Emily Stasko of Drexel University, involved a survey of 870 heterosexual American […]

If you’re looking to boost your libido, there are several options—from medications like Viagra to aphrodisiacs like shellfish and even good, ‘ol diet and exercise. But if you’re having trouble getting in the mood, it might be worth evaluating the drugs you’re currently taking. After all, there are a number of popular medications that can […]

According to a new study, men are more likely to cheat when they’re financially dependent on their wives. In fact, the study found that men are three times more likely than women to be unfaithful when placed in this position. The study, which was led by University of Connecticut sociology professor Christin Munsch, is based […]

A new study shows that, when one partner in a relationship begins a regular exercise routine, there’s a good chance the other partner will follow. The study, which was led by Laura Cobb of the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, involved an analysis of data from more than 3,000 American couples. The couples […]

When it comes to falling in love many of us follow our hearts as opposed to listening to what our brains have to say about choosing a mate. However, the actual act of falling in love with another human being has much more to do with the brain then the ol’ ticker.