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There’s nothing quite as exhilarating as the early stages of a romantic relationship. Just the thought that you may have found your one-and-only can be so thrilling. But, the early stages of falling in love can be as frustrating as they are wonderful. Your new love life may consume your energy, focus, and time to the...

1. The sun is shining and people are out and about, which means abundant opportunities for finding a soul mate. But remember, it might not be the first person to come along. 2. Whether it’s a state fair, the beach, or the skating rink, attractive people are everywhere. D. Sharon Pruitt / Via Flickr: pinksherbet Your chances of...

True love doesn’t mean being inseparable; it means being separated and nothing changes.

One of the most common questions asked within both the widowed and divorced communities is, “When is it appropriate to start dating again?” The quick answer is, “Only you can make that determination.” However, there is a far more important question that not many people ask — and it is a vital question; one that is far more...

Getting back into dating can be downright terrifying. You put your most private self on the line, leaving your deepest fears and most ardent wishes open and vulnerable. If you’re just getting started again after being in a long-term relationship, you face a vast unknown—not just in how dating itself has changed, but in how you have changed. You’re...

When most of think of what makes us happy, we tend to focus on the “things” in life that we crave. These things may be concrete consumables or they may be intangible resources, such as “time,” “inner peace,” or “true love.” It is often way too easy to create a list of what we want the world...

I’m a huge advocate for family vacations. I don’t believe that a family vacation needs to be somewhere elegant or fancy. A simple camping trip is just fine (and often provides more fun and adventure than sitting on a beach. Just ask anyone in my family about the night of the rabid squirrel). Because no...

One of the toughest choices couples face during the wedding process is where to take that much-anticipated honeymoon. Being a once-in-a-lifetime trip, it’s a decision not to be taken lightly.  With a little bit of work on your part and some compromising, you can easily narrow down the many options to find your perfect destination....