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In not-so-surprising news, people value a sense of humor and playfulness in relationships.I have to admit, when I jumped head-first into my current relationship back in April, I didn't put much thought into exactly why I was attracted to my now-boyfriend.

However, thanks to science, I can confidently say that his non-aggressive nature and unlikeliness to harm me or my potential future offspring earned him major points. On that same note, he probably likes me for my youth and fertility.

No, we're not weirdos; we're just playful. The definitions - and the importance of playfulness in a relationship - come from a recent Penn State study on attraction. The researchers sought to further investigate a list of characteristics that people find desirable in potential mates. To do so, they surveyed 164 male and 89 female undergraduates. From the results, they added "playful," "sense of humor" and "fun loving" to the initial list.

It's interesting that something as seemingly obvious as a person's sense of humor wasn't included on the original desirable characteristics list, but at

From tightly pursed lips to doggy-style slobber, here are 5 ways to ruin a hot makeout session.If you are single and dating, you might understand what it's like to kiss a few frogs. If you're looking for love sometimes, you've got to kiss more than a few. I understand; I've kissed more than my share of men who didn't kiss like real men. They kissed like lizards and bologna sandwiches, metaphorically speaking. So, lets hop to it and get this bad kissing party started. Then we need to get our dating calendar and fill it will men who are great kissers!

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1. The Lizard Kiss. This one was from long long ago, thankfully. I wanted to completely block the memory of this doozie of a bad kiss, but still, to this day, it haunts my brain. It was almost like this guy shape-shifted into a lizard, but retained soft human lips. When my lips touched his, a quickly moving, up and down tongue came out and I didn't know what to do andI didn't think it would ever stop. Now I know what it feels like to be a fly and I really empathize with them

Can you tell the difference between normal, developmental difficulties and depression?The fallout from divorce takes its toll on you personally, and on your role as a parent. You need to be emotionally strong and stable. After all, you are your children's role model for resilience in the face of crisis. Also Read: Should I Stay Married For The Sake Of My Kids? [VIDEO]

It's challenging enough for you to get back on your feet. Yet, at the same time, you also need to keep an eye on your child. You want to notice any signs that your child may be suffering because of the divorce. And to do this properly, you have to know exactly what to look for.

The first step is not to confuse normal developmental problems with the problems that are a result of your divorce. Even in a happy, two-parent family, children have problems throughout their developmental years. You have to distinguish between normal problems and those that are more serious. Just like you are adjusting, your child needs to find his way to adapt to the new family reality as well.

It is a process that takes time

Oprah's new reality show documents a 30-day social experiment on love in one small Georgia town.Reality television has turned dating into a truly trashy affair. Singles who are "looking for love" on these programs are often just looking to ignite their 15 minutes of fame, feigning vulnerability and faking romance just for some camera time; it's enough to make you want to turn off the TV for good.

But wait - don't grab the remote just yet.

On August 19, the Oprah Winfrey Network (OWN) will debut LoveTown, USA, a program documenting a 30-day social experiment on love in one small Georgia community.

Here's the gist: acclaimed matchmakers Paul Carrick Brunson and Kailen Rosenberg travel to Kingsland, Georgia to build love in the town. This means mending broken friendships, helping singles find true love and inspiring feelings of kindness, forgiveness and appreciation throughout the community - no rose ceremonies needed.

Also Read: Are Reality TV Romances Ruining Our Shot at Real Love?

Of course, it's not all rainbows and butterflies in Kingsland. Between revamping the image of a

Your phone is good for more than stalking your ex via Facebook, people!With the summer coming to a close, the sun is likely setting on several short-term romances that began in the heat of the season.

The only problem with summer flings cooling off along with the temperature: heartbreak, naturally - plus the hefty amount of longing (complete with some serious Facebook stalking) that comes with breakup-induced devastation.

Now, before you go misinterpreting every status update and Tweet your ex sends out into the universe, you may want to disable your social media notifications and download some more helpful mobile applications, instead. Interestingly, there are plenty of apps available for those who need some help moving on. Since we are big proponents of "Breaking Up With Your Ex," here are four apps that are worth a download.

Badoo. Perhaps the best way to get over your summer fling is to begin a new romance; or, at the very least, make some new friends to keep yourself busy. Boasting an enormous user-base, Badoo is a social community where everyone

His cruising style might tell you more about his personality than you think.How do you and your partner spend time on the road? It's pretty common for couples to at least bicker when it comes to travel and driving, whether it's about directions, where to stop on a roadtrip or whether to listen to music or NPR. But, are your car arguments reflections of larger issues you have with each other? Well maybe, but then again maybe you just need to compromise and turn down the music.

Read on to see what his behavior when you're driving together could indicate about his personality - and see if you detect any of these behaviors in yourself.

1. He has road rage, yells and curses at other drivers, or he drives too fast. This could mean he has a lot of pent-up frustration to release in his every day life, and needs another outlet to release it. Try talking to him about it or encouraging him to start a new hobby.

Also Read: 10 Signs Your Guy Is Definitely In Love With You

2. As soon as he gets behind the wheel or in the car, he gets quiet and doesn't seem to want to

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Follow us to the destinations around the world where you're sure to spot some famous faces.Pining for the cold weather so you have an excuse to book that plane ticket to the Caribbean? Although we can't bring on the winter in August, we can give you another reason to take a vacation: why, celebrity sightings, of course!

Pack your bags and join us as we dish on the top 5 hotspots that celebrities love to head to all year round.

Tell us: have you been to any of these hot spots?

Written by Devon Porrino for YourTango.com.

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