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The first rush of love can feel euphoric and is completely inimitable. But when that rush starts to fade, it’s often followed by a devastating crash. Whether it’s the seven-year itch or just the stress of having to raise children and pay bills, keeping the spark alive in a long-term relationship takes work. But you don’t have to give up on having romantic, gushing love. With a bit of ingenuity, the rush of first love can become the high of lasting love. Here’s what psychological research tells us about keeping the spark alive. Fake It Til You Make ItIn the...
Have you ever started a new dating relationship with every good intention to pursue sexual purity, yet within a few weeks you cross a line you promised you never would? Are you currently in a dating relationship and your purity is hanging on for dear life, with too many close calls with your boyfriend/girlfriend every date night? Maybe you have managed to withhold from going “all the way,” but that “not so bad” stuff has become commonplace in your relationship? Have you ever thought to yourself, “Is sexual purity even possible? Is it even worth it?” In today’s sex-crazed, Fifty...
Make this year’s anniversary with your significant other something special — one that will bring you closer together. This article will cover anniversary ideas that will reinforce that special bond with new memories and shared experiences. The focus is on anniversary ideas for together time at home, getting away or having a wild and crazy new experience together. The best way to create a memorable anniversary is to do something new and different together as a couple. Stretch yourselves a bit. New experiences reinforce the shared bond you already have and create strong new memories. Just think back to the most significant memories...
Your guy may not want to admit it, but the truth is, he wants to be wined and dined just as much as you do—but in his own way. Our guy-approved tips let you send a clear romantic message no warm-blooded man can resist. 1) If you catch him playing Wii, pop down beside him and challenge him to a two-player duel. Even if you're not so into gaming, he'll dig that you're making an effort to try something he likes. 2) If he's having a crazy week, tackle the dirty dishes in his sink or return that Netflix DVD he's had...
Your guy may not want to admit it, but the truth is, he wants to be wined and dined just as much as you do—but in his own way. Our guy-approved tips let you send a clear romantic message no warm-blooded man can resist. 1) If you catch him playing Wii, pop down beside him and challenge him to a two-player duel. Even if you're not so into gaming, he'll dig that you're making an effort to try something he likes. 2) If he's having a crazy week, tackle the dirty dishes in his sink or return that Netflix DVD he's had...
According to Dr. Margaret Paul, one of the top ten signs of a healthy relationship is spontaneous warmth and affection. A romantic evening planned by you is an amazing and wonderful surprise for your wife. The first step is to really listen to her. Executing a perfectly romantic evening will depend greatly on the type of woman she is, what she likes and what she is passionate about. For example, if she doesn’t particularly like steak, don’t take her to the most expensive steakhouse in town for dinner. Preparation If you have children, the first step is to get a...
Some doctors say we should have sex four times a week because of the health benefits. I bet this means you need to increase your female libido, because women are more likely to stop enjoying sex when the going gets tough. Stronger bones and muscles, less stress and depression, better memory and a stronger immune system are some of the health benefits of increasing your libido. But, four times a week may be a lot to ask for even the most loving couple – unless you know how to spice up your love life! The side benefits of increasing female libido...
Whatever your definition of success is, chances are that at some point in time, you've been interested in a woman who's higher up on your ladder of choice than you are. If successful women don't intimidate you, congratulations: You belong to the 21st century. But many men are throwbacks to an earlier time in this regard. Successful career women may be partners-in-training at their law firms, CEOs of a company or editors of popular magazines. However, they all know how to take charge and get things done. This seems to be the most intimidating of all. Instead of being afraid...
Whether you’re celebrating the first 6-month milestone in your relationship or you’re preparing for your 10th anniversary as a couple, you can infuse the celebration with romance to make it an unforgettable night. Forgo the ordinary wine and roses and use your girlfriend’s interests as a guide to create the ideal romantic evening. With a little creativity, you’ll quickly become the most romantic person she’s ever known. Step 1 Prepare an unforgettable dinner. If you're gifted in the kitchen, prepare your girlfriend her favorite meal and serve it by candlelight. If the kitchen is foreign territory, order in or prepare...
The English Patient when Ralph Fiennes and Kristin Scott Thomas finally get together. So what keeps us from living that swoony, loopy-in-love life? Nothing more than getting stuck in the same day-in, day-out patterns and letting gushiness shift to the back burner. Okay, maybe that and the lack of a beautiful African desert background. Let Cosmo play mushy-moments director and push you to pack as much lovey-doveyness as possible into your daily duo. That means seizing every opportunity to sweeten up even the most seemingly unsentimental times together. Here, easy but so-worth-it ways to jump-start both of your hearts. Share...
