Is putting yourself out there desperate?By Liz Dawn Donahue, Care2 Healthy Living

Is putting yourself out there in the world and making a conscious effort to look for a life partner being desperate? Unfortunately, that is the perception sometimes, although not in my book. It seems that if you choose to do something out of the norm, like going to a conference or an event that would attract either men or women for the sole purpose of putting yourself out there to meet someone is taboo. I strongly disagree!

Since when was going after what you wanted considered desperate? It takes a tremendous amount of courage to stand up in our world of being independent and state that you are ready to find love in your life. I am talking about doing this from a strong, centered place of knowing who you are and having the desire to share your life with someone. There are far too many critics out there who are jaded from their own experiences that label this as "desperate." And, if you are a little desperate, what is wrong with that?

Why can't we have THIS when we're single?

By Rich Santos

While some of us associate single life with loneliness, a ticking biological clock, and social pressure, it's possible to live a healthy life while single. But you must avoid bad "single life habits." They are all too easy to perform and repeat, and sometimes you don't even know you're doing it until you stop and think about it. These habits can bring on depression and loneliness, and they can also prevent you from meeting someone.

Here are some behaviors to avoid when single:

1. Letting Other Balls Drop

Ok, so your dating life isn't going the way you want it to. Make sure you don't let other parts of your life slide. They say "when it rains, it pours," but you can avoid that.

When you're single, you have an opportunity to work on your career, and on yourself. After that, the dating stuff usually falls in to place. Remember not to let other parts of your life trend downward just because your dating life is at a low.

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A few years ago, there was a lot of buzz around the safety of Bisphenol A, or BPA, and phthalates after studies linked the "plasticizers" to increased risk of cancer, heart disease and diabetes. Despite these concerns, not much has changed in terms of regulation. New research indicates the health consequences may be more extensive than originally thought.

Recently, the peer-reviewed journal Endocrinology released a study detailing the multi-generational impact these chemicals have on hormone glands. Not only does BPA exposure increase personal risk, but this latest research shows the trickle-down effect it has on the wellbeing of our children, including behavior changes and genetic mutations.

Avoiding these chemicals is virtually impossible. Plasticizers are found in everything from water bottles, canned goods and tupperware to dental fillings, paint, ATM receipts and more. While some progress has been made-notably the U.S. Food & Drug Administration banned BPA from baby

Unsure about a new guy? His body language will tell you if you should cut your losses and move on. Look for these "uninterested" signals, says Tonya Reiman, author of The Body Language of Dating: Read His Signals, Send Your Own, and Get the Guy.

In many cases, the absence of interest signs is enough to indicate his lack of fascination with you. For instance, if his feet are pointed away from you; if his face is unanimated, or his pupils are constricted; if his attention lies elsewhere; if he's making no effort to correct his messy clothing; if he's leaning away from you, or he's not mirroring you, you can accurately assume that he's not feeling you (or not wanting to feel you). There are also some other uninterested signals that are more detailed contenders. They include:

Disgruntled Eye Contact: After initial peeper contact, a woman should watch the direction in which his eyes travel. If he looks to the side or up after leaving an eye lock with her, he doesn't want to try

The Eight of Swords card reversed suggests that you may feel at your wit's end. You sense that you are unable to cope with the reality of your love life, or are bound by circumstance, duty or criticism, but you are too fearful or in the dark regarding your options to confront the situation. Normally, you might be guarded or give thought to consequences, but enough may be enough. You might finally be ready to remove the blinders, forgive or accept yourself, and assert your independence. The 'some day' you might be waiting for might be today. It may be the right time for a moment of revelation, discovery or surprise, when that which has been hidden or unknown is revealed. Your self-esteem and confidence could rise as a result. Be particular and uphold your newly discovered standards.

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By Daniela Agurcia for CupidsPulse.com

We've all witnessed several celebrities succumb to the dark side of fame and fortune and end up checking into rehab. For some of them, rehab has been the end of their career as we know it, while for others, it's been their breakthrough. Even better, some celebrities managed to find true love after recovering. Maybe romance was just what the doctor ordered. Here are five celebrities who found love after rehab:

Related: Top 5 Celebrities Who Have Made Love Last

1. Britney Spears: Against all odds, Britney Spears has made a comeback. The pop star has been in and out of rehab, even spending some time in the psychiatric ward after a series of breakdowns. It's been a bumpy road for the singer, but she has since been successful in her career and is now happily engaged to her former agent, Jason Trawick. Unlike her unsuccessful marriage to Kevin Federline, Spears and Trawick seem to have discovered true love as the star climbs her

sexproblemsBy Dr. Marianne Brandon | genConnect

I suspect most women wouldn't be so ardently reading the Fifty Shades trilogy if they were experiencing more lust in their own bedrooms.

So why in the world, when nearly EVERYONE wants a better sex life, is it not happening for probably the majority of couples?

Well I would like to say there is an easy answer for that question, but there isn't. The answer is quite complicated and it does depend on the individual couple and their unique sexual dynamics. Nonetheless, there is a LOT both men and women do today to sabotage their instinctual animal longing without even realizing it.

Here are some things each gender does to kill the primal passion you read about in 50 Shades of Grey:

• Ladies, you KNOW that foreplay starts outside of the bedroom. You tell your partner that if he took out the garbage or helped with the kids, you'd want to have sex with him. But the same wisdom can be applied to us! Supporting the masculinity in

By Danielle Miller, GalTime.com

Could he be gay?could he be keeping his sexuality secret?

It's a sneaking suspicion you may have had for a while, triggered by the way your guy acts, how he dresses, maybe even the TV he watches. Who knows exactly where this question came from, but it is stubbornly stuck in the spin cycle of your mind and really putting a wedge between you and domestic bliss: Could your boyfriend or husband be gay?

There are those small details that could mean something or could mean nothing. Or maybe you are imagining these hints or being influenced by the opinions of your friends. It's difficult to know which habits can be indicators that the man in your life may be gay.

Rick Clemons, life coach and host of the radio show The Coming Out Lounge, suggests some possible red flags when it comes to deciphering if the man in your life may be gay. Most of these indicators have to do with the opinions and lifestyle choices your guy makes. Does anything seem different than when