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Some people find it easy to start a conversation, even with a stranger; but not everyone finds it so easy. They may say silence is a virtue, but whoever said it first obviously never sat through an awkward date. While money, politics or religion should probably be avoided early in relationships, that still leaves plenty...

Getting the butterflies was fun on the first date — but it doesn’t have to stop there. By: Andrea Updyke When schedules are filled with work obligations, school responsibilities and household needs, going on a date with your spouse can seem like a luxury. Spending a few moments each week together is a great way...

When both partners in a relationship work, it can be difficult to balance love with career. Modern romance often means no one is home to make dinner, and quality time can be hard to find. Here are 10 ways to still find success as a couple while pursuing a career: 1. Set boundaries. Whether it’s the time you...

Cooking will not only help your waistline, but it can also help your relationship. Doing an activity with your partner can help you both feel more connected and much happier. And cooking has added bonuses for its health, convenience, and joyful qualities. Here are the five benefits of showing power in numbers when in the...

We hear over and over from self-help books and therapists, “Love yourself.” Even on Twitter, there are thousands of tweets, such as: U Gotta Love Yourself Love yourself or nobody will Love yourself. Love your day. Love your life. Don’t forget to fall in love with yourself first. Fearlessly love yourself. Loving yourself is the...

‘Love is the same as like except you feel sexier’ (Judith Viorst, Author) I love you. Three little words that are spoken with great pleasure all over the world. Journeywoman recently checked our dictionary and thesaurus for the many meanings of love. Just like the Eskimos who have many different words to describe the different kinds...

The other day, a friend and I were talking about fears, and she said to me that one thing she’s afraid of is love. I’m sure many people feel this way, so I’d like to explore the various aspects of love that could inspire fear… One aspect of love that sometimes generates fear is the...

Communication is a key part to building a healthy relationship. Communication means that you are able to share things about yourself and your feelings. It also means that you listen to what the other person shares. In doing so, you learn whether you both want and expect the same things–being on the same page is very...

You’re not exactly sure what’s going on. Your heart keeps racing, regardless of whether or not you’re in this person’s presence. Thoughts flood your mind, making it difficult to focus on anything other than the person in front of you. This person is there with you throughout the day, keeping you company in your moments...