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PHOTOS: The Best Chevron Wedding Details

Tue, 05 Feb 2013 13:42:30 -0500

Photo by: La Vida Creations Yellow and white chevron is a classic combo, and yellow flowers make the look extra cheery. More yellow wedding ideas Photo by: La Vida Creations on Style Unveiled via Lover.ly

Roadblocks to Intimacy--and How to Get Around Them

Mon, 04 Feb 2013 18:50:00 -0500

By Dr. Mehmet OzYou're ExhaustedRoughly 53 percent of Americans say they're too worn out at the end of the day to fool around, according to a poll by Consumer Reports. To power up your sex life, consider powering down your gadgets. New research indicates that the backlight from the screens of electronics may be the reason you're not getting a good night's rest (the light tricks the brain by simulating daylight, making you less likely to fall asleep). ...

How to Conquer Your 10 Biggest Marriage Fears

Fri, 22 Feb 2013 15:23:38 -0500

By Dawn Papandrea Fretting about your relationship doesn't end with pre-wedding jitters. It's quite common-and healthy-to have worries during the marriage, says Jane Greer, PhD, licensed marriage and family therapist, radio host and author of What About Me? Stop Selfishness from Ruining Your Relationship. "Fears can be useful in heading off future problems. Take them seriously, and make them work for you rather than against you," she says. Here's help for overcoming 10 common marriage fears. Photo by Getty Images "We'll eventually have nothing in common."

50 Percent of Couples Share Passwords

Mon, 04 Feb 2013 17:44:00 -0500

Imagine this scenario: You break up with your (seemingly) normal boyfriend. Everything seems cool, but then his inner crazy comes out: He hacks into your Facebook account, steals personal photos, and generally makes your life hell.By Meagan MorrisAnd yes, it can happen to you: A new study by online security firm McAfee found that one in 10 Americans have been cyber-threatened by an ex. Of those threats, the jilted ex followed through 60 percent of the time.And the most disturbing part of the study? A staggering 50 percent of us share our passwords with our significant others. ...

10 Valentine's Day Gifts She'll Love

Mon, 04 Feb 2013 18:36:23 -0500

Photo by: Courtesy of Anthropologie Live Love Pillow Toss this wool-and-cotton beauty on your bed or sofa to give her a lovely daily reminder. ($68, anthropologie.com) Plus: 16 Valentine's Day Crafts » 63 Comfort Food Recipes »

Spread the Love: 7 Ways to Treat Every Day like Valentine's Day

Mon, 04 Feb 2013 12:54:00 -0500

I am going to admit something to you right now: I am not a fan of Valentine's Day. And I'm not saying this because I'm not in a relationship -- in fact, I'm in a great marriage of coming on 11 years. I've just always been very skeptical of the day. There's just something about a day set aside forcing people to be romantic that leaves me somewhat cold. It seems like a recipe for disappointment, is what I'm saying. So on Valentine's Day, my husband and I tend to go out for a meal -- usually lunch, because there's less of an issue in getting a reservation or a babysitter -- and that's it. ...

Boy meets girl, tattoos name on her face.

Mon, 04 Feb 2013 17:30:20 -0500

When it comes to face tattoos, a serious lapse in judgment is definitely at work—but this one takes the cake. After meeting his Internet girlfriend in real life for the first time, tattoo artist Rouslan Toumaniantz did what any young man in love would do: he tattooed his name across her face.

How Do I Cancel a Date Without Seeming like a Flake?

Fri, 01 Feb 2013 17:51:00 -0500

by Gena Kaufman, Glamour Our reader has a problem I'm a little jealous of--canceling a date with one nice guy because she already found another--but it's a problem she wants to deal with gracefully, nonetheless. She's so nice, it's no wonder all these men want to date her! See more: 60 Winter Nail Polish Ideas

6 Wedding Party Pictures -- Gone Wild!

Fri, 01 Feb 2013 12:56:13 -0500

Photo by: Marc Anthony Photography / The Knot Take a look at a wedding photo blog and chances are you'll find a groomsmen-with-their-pants down photo in there somewhere.

The Secret Happy Couples Know

Fri, 01 Feb 2013 14:27:00 -0500

Want the key to a happy relationship? Get intimate a lot and sleep naked. By Meagan Morris Yep, it's really that easy, according to a new survey conducted by the University of Washington in Seattle. Researchers interviewed over 100,000 people and found that 40 percent of the couples who say they're happy to get it on three to four times a week. As for the nude sleeping? Thirty-four percent of satisfied women and 38 percent of men admit to sleeping in the buff at all times. ...

How NOT to Choose a Husband: New cringe-worthy advice book for women

Fri, 01 Feb 2013 16:28:00 -0500

Ladies, you can relax now. According to Suzanne Venker to find a husband all you need to do is "just be nice, cook, and have sex!" As it turns out, being completely submissive and giving up on your dreams to marriage and motherhood is the best way to maintain a healthy relationship.Why are we blaming feminism for our inability to have it all?At Salon, writer Allison Benedikt has taken Venker to task for her new book, How to Choose a Husband, where she argues that women need to surrender themselves to their traditional gender role if they expect to have a healthy marriage. ...

Touchdown! Football-Themed Weddings

Fri, 01 Feb 2013 14:06:37 -0500

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28 Ways to Have a Sexy February

Fri, 01 Feb 2013 11:11:00 -0500

Why focus all your romantic energy on Valentine's Day? With these sweet, steamy ideas for every day of the month, you and your guy will be reaping the benefits way past the 28th. By Hannah Hickok, REDBOOK. 1. Gaze into his eyes According to the Journal of Research in Personality, people who are deeply in love stare at each other 30 to 40 percent more than other couples do, and are slower to look away during an interruption. So next time he locks eyes with you, or vice versa, treat it like a staring contest - the longer you can hold the gaze, the hotter it will be. 2. ...

Friends Without Benefits

Fri, 01 Feb 2013 12:17:00 -0500

I am concise in my explanation of what I want and feel I need. I want to share my life and not waste my time. I appreciate those who respect that and move along when they know that we want very different things.When we are dating, I don't believe it a waste of time to maneuver around each other , or in and out of each others lives to figure out if this "works" or is something that maybe has the chance to be wonderful. That is what dating is for. That is the reason we get to know each other, spend time together etc. ...

News Flash: Sex Isn't a Substitute for Exercise

Thu, 31 Jan 2013 18:05:51 -0500

You know all those times you skip the gym because you figure having sex is exercise enough? Well, here's a sex bomb: A study published Wednesday in the New England Journal of Medicine found that despite the belief that sex is an adequate form of exercise, one sex session burns a paltry 50 calories. 50 calories. In other words, when you're thrusting, breathing heavy, and changing positions, you're burning the same amount of calories as an elderly person does when shuffling along at the pace of 2.5 mph.

The One Word that Sums Up My Marriage

Fri, 01 Feb 2013 10:27:00 -0500

With Valentine's Day on its merry way, we wanted to get the real deal on marriage - in a nutshell. Here's how 18 women boil down modern matrimony. By Holly Corbett, REDBOOK."Blessing." - Stephanie Cancellieri, 34"Disney-esque." - Jessica M. Evans, via Facebook"Challenging." - Tammy Pannell Nunn, via FacebookRelated: Date-Night Dresses Under $100"Comfortable." - Janet Hayes-Young, via Facebook"Complex." - A Louise Collins, via Facebook"Geeky." - Alexis Blake Hogan, via Facebook"Compromise." - Katherine Deordio, 29"Delicious!" - Meshe Armstrong, via Twitter"All-purpose. ...

Farewell, 30 Rock! 10 Things We Learned About Love from Liz Lemon

Thu, 31 Jan 2013 12:53:00 -0500

Tonight, 30 Rock airs its final episode. Here are ten of Liz’s most valuable insights regarding matters of the heart.

Astrology.Com Daily Love Tarot - Thursday January 31, 2013

Wed, 30 Jan 2013 14:15:00 -0500

The Chariot card suggests that you should find the appropriate arena in which to express yourself or take some action. However, don't assume that your partner or love interest knows where you are coming from or you could find yourself frantically spinning your wheels over the same old issues or putting on a show for attention. Plan ahead and hold your ground if you want a proposition to be well received. Free Sample Extreme Makeover Tarot Reading

Bad News: More Housework for Husbands Equals Less Sex

Thu, 31 Jan 2013 11:28:00 -0500

If you thought you were ahead of the game because your husband is a gem of a man who takes on the burden of some of the more traditionally female housework chores such as cooking, cleaning and shopping, think again.

The Meanings Behind 5 Common Male Dreams

Wed, 30 Jan 2013 17:28:00 -0500

Researchers recently identified the five most common man-dreams. We asked Gillian Holloway, PhD, author of The Complete Dream Book, for her expert take. By Cosmopolitan 1. Intimacy If he dream-cheats on you with another woman, it's because he's attracted to one of her nonphysical qualities, like her ambition or quick wit. And if he dreams about a fictional person he's never met, pay attention to the particular sexy adventure. That's what he really wants to do--but with you. 2. Being Chased He's feeling pressured by something, but that doesn't mean he's necessarily running away from it. ...

Ashley Judd and Dario Franchitti Split, Are Totally Cool About It

Wed, 30 Jan 2013 16:45:00 -0500

Actress Ashley Judd announced that she and Indianapolis 500 winning race-car driver Dario Franchitti are splitting up after 11 years of marriage. But unlike other famous couples who've called it quits, these two are doing it right. Celebrities: Take note.

Casual Sex on Facebook. It's a thing.

Wed, 30 Jan 2013 16:10:00 -0500

Three, unidentified California college buddies have developed a now infamous Facebook app called Bang With Friends to connect people who want to have sex with each other. Here's how it works: People anonymously select those on their Facebook friend list who they'd like to sleep with, then notifies both parties if they happened to select each other. The app, which only launched last week has already racked up over 20,000 users and facilitated 1,000 hookups, according to the Daily Beast.

10 Things We Hate About Valentine's Day

Wed, 30 Jan 2013 12:57:00 -0500

2. The hour of our lives we waste every year in the greeting card aisle, looking for the perfect one.

Man Survey: What Guys Really Think About Sex

Wed, 30 Jan 2013 14:32:00 -0500

Glamour's exclusive man survey turned 18 this year—and in honor of its big birthday, we asked 1,131 men (and a few celebrities) some seriously uncensored questions.

The Stars of TLC’s “The Sisterhood” Open Up About Their Pasts

Wed, 30 Jan 2013 13:05:00 -0500

TLC's new show "The Sisterhood" focuses on the lives and relationships of five women married to preachers in the Atlanta area. Like participants on most reality shows, these women deal with drama on a weekly basis and are not afraid to speak their mind!Four of the five women stopped by "The Jeff Probst Show," and Jeff asked how their lives have changed since becoming preachers' wives. ...

Coach Crush: 13 Things You May Not Know About the Harbaugh Brothers

Tue, 29 Jan 2013 19:17:00 -0500

Source: Coach Crush: 13 Things You May Not Know About the Harbaugh BrothersEven nonfootball fans can appreciate this year's Super Bowl, which has already been coined the "Har-Bowl" thanks to the two handsome head coaches at the helm: brothers John and Jim Harbaugh. Love the game or not, it's easy to fall for the story of two close brothers facing off in the big game for the first time in NFL history. John coaches the Baltimore Ravens, while his little bro, Jim, heads ups the San Francisco 49ers. ...

Would You Take a Class About Perfecting Your Orgasm?

Tue, 29 Jan 2013 16:52:00 -0500

The University of Minnesota will be hosting a symposium this spring that makes the idea of reading "Fifty Shades of Grey" with a roomful of strangers seem tame. Introducing: The Female Orgasm.

Do You Date like a High-schooler? a 5-step Guide to Letting Go of the Past

Tue, 29 Jan 2013 16:16:00 -0500

On Valentine's Day of my freshman year of high school, I went out on my first official date. The boy met me at a movie, carrying a stuffed teddy bear and heart balloons. I was 14, and he'd skipped a grade and had just turned 13. He was almost a foot shorter than I was. It was a scene that my mother, who watched from her car in the movie-theater parking lot, has recounted through snorts of laughter countless times ever since. ...

Bachelor Week Four: 14 Things You Didn't See

Tue, 29 Jan 2013 15:40:24 -0500

Photo by: abc Sean driving a sports car while wearing a vest. Otherwise known as the opening credits of an '80s movie airing in the '90s on USA Up All Night .

Stop Stressing About the Music: Top Tips for Choosing Your Wedding Day Soundtrack

Wed, 30 Jan 2013 11:43:00 -0500

At this point in your planning process, the questions have already started regarding your music. And they are probably adding stress to your already very full plate. With that in mind, stop stressing about your music.

Your High-School Self is Running Your Dating Life

Tue, 29 Jan 2013 15:22:00 -0500

If the identities we’re saddled with in high school affect our adult lives– in terms of happiness, career, confidence, etc., then surely it must affect our dating lives, too?

KimYe. Vs. Kate: Lessons in Fame and Relationships

Tue, 29 Jan 2013 15:16:00 -0500

The influence that fame has on a relationship can surely be measured on a Kim-to-Kate spectrum.

The 10 Weirdest Facts About Sex and Marriage

Mon, 28 Jan 2013 13:30:24 -0500

Photo by: Flickr.com 4 Minutes A Day Due to jobs, kids, TV, the Internet, hobbies, and home and family responsibilities, the average married couple spends just four minutes a day alone together. Source: 7 Stages of Marriage Related: 20 things you should NEVER say during sex

6 Relationship DOs and DON'Ts We Can All Learn from Pride and Prejudice

Tue, 29 Jan 2013 11:12:00 -0500

by Kayla Tanenbaum, Glamour Jane Austen's timeless classic Pride and Prejudice turned 200 yesterday! We've all read the novel, swooned over Colin Firth as Mr. Darcy in the BBC version (hello, clingy white shirt!), rooted for Keira Knightley as Elizabeth Bennet in Joe Wright's 2005 adaptation, and laughed with Bridget Jones. We turn to Pride and Prejudice when our mothers drive us crazy, when our best friends have another dating disaster, and when some rude person insults us at a bar. Needless to say, Austen is still everywhere and for good reason: She is the master of relationships and wit. ...

8 Ways to Be More Experimental in Bed

Mon, 28 Jan 2013 18:04:00 -0500

Heidi Klum talked about how important it is to be experimental in bed-and we couldn't agree with her more. After a while, intimacy can get kinda, you know, typical, if you don't think outside the box a little. So, to help you find your freaky side, we asked experts for some hot-but totally doable-tips for spicing things up.By Natasha Burton1. Play a GameJennifer Landa, MD, author of The Sex Drive Solution for Women, suggests that you each jot down a fantasy on a piece of paper-since it's usually easier to write down your deepest desires than talk about them. ...

What the Author of “Drinking with Men” Has to Tell Us About Boys, Bars and Drinking Alone

Mon, 28 Jan 2013 14:47:00 -0500

The golden age of drinking has returned with retro vengeance, and though men have warming bar stools since the dawn of humankind, there's still a stigma associated with women who dare to go to bars unaccompanied. In a series of essays about her personal experience both in front and behind the bar, author Rosie Schaap in her new book "Drinking with Men," argues that there's much to be gained in becoming a 'regular,' whatever your gender. In your local bar, you can find a place to relax, be yourself, and foster close friendships - all of course, with the help of a little alcohol. ...

Bizarre Valentine’s Day Gift Idea: Zombie Couples Portrait

Mon, 28 Jan 2013 13:33:00 -0500

If your idea of a great Valentine's Day is a Walking Dead marathon in the comfort of your own home, we've found the perfect gift for you weirdoes: a zombie couple portrait courtesy of zombie artist Rob Sacchetto.Just send Sacchetto a photo of you and your honey through his website zombieportraits.com and he will send you back a hand-painted portrait in all your undead glory, complete with festering wounds, dangling eyeballs, and sea green skin. ...

How NOT to Break Up

Mon, 28 Jan 2013 13:43:00 -0500

Splits spike in January and peak in March, a FindLaw analysis notes. So divorce lawyers are buys! Learn from their clients' mistakes.

Are You Planning Your Wedding -- Even Though You're Single?

Mon, 28 Jan 2013 13:16:00 -0500

Take a look at Pinterest and you'll find plenty of boards dedicated to amazing weddings. But certain boards stand out: Ones created by women who are proudly and publicly planning for the big day even though they're still single. What's up with that?

How to Avoid Giving Out Your Phone Number

Mon, 28 Jan 2013 10:50:00 -0500

The common move among guys (I'm guilty of this one too), after getting a girl's number, is calling her phone to confirm that that it's real and that his number is now registered in her phone.