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You’ve heard of couples retreats, but have you heard of love retreats? This post from The Telegraph UK details the phenomenon, from the price tag (not small) to the itinerary (over 60 hours of life coaching and self love). There are a number of such retreats around the world, from retreats designed to help the brokenhearted get back on track to those that aim to give single women the tools they need to find love, and others for people who may be in relationships that aren’t seeing them to their full potential. They aim to help love-seeking attendees open themselves...
If you’re married or involved in a serious relationship today, there’s a high chance you’re part of a loving and successful power couple. This article from The Globe and Mail describes the modern phenomenon of “personal growth marriages,” and some pros and cons to this high-powered, highly successful union. Gone are the days of finding a spouse primarily to help in a field or around the house, and here to stay are spouses that provide substantial support and opportunities for self expression. With self-expression, self-discovery and self-esteem held in much higher regard today than ever before, relationships and marriages have...
Sure, it’s easy to send your loved one a quick “Thinking of you!” text while you’re at work to show you care, but when was the last time you sat down to write an actual letter expressing your love for them? This post from Engaged Marriage offers seven tips for writing the perfect love letter in just 15 minutes. The biggest takeaway? Make it personal. It might sound obvious, but the love letter that will mean the most to your spouse is one that’s full of personal, specific details that are meaningful only to the two of you. Including inside...
Living with a significant other can be seriously blissful; you get to see a more casual side of your girlfriend when you're lounging in sweats on a Sunday morning together, they're always around so you'll never be bored, and there's constant opportunity for sex, right? What could be better? Well, if you move in together before you've discussed some important things like alone time, or haven't thought about the fights that could come up over the remote, it can get ugly fast. Whether you’ve been shacking up for a while or just starting to think about moving in, these helpful...
Thinking you don’t have time for great sex is a common misconception among people who are coupled up. Getting caught up in day-to-day routines of work, working out, having a social life and taking care of kids or dogs seems to take up more hours than there are in a day as it is. But that doesn’t mean you don’t have time for sex, it just means you aren’t making time for it. Sure, a marathon evening of hours-long sex is not something we’d ever complain about (who would?!) but if you’re constantly waiting for the “perfect” time to have...
If you’re finding it hard to look for new ways to be romantic, we know the feeling. Once you’ve been in a relationship a while, you tend to keep going back to old classics like flowers or a card. But keeping things fresh is important for any relationship; don’t just assume they know how you feel - show them. This post from Your Tango offers 50 creative, affordable and downright outrageous ways to show her you care wen you’re stumped for ideas. Whether you can afford their suggestion of a two-week trip to Paris, or your budget is more in...
No matter what your schedule is like, it’s important to show your partner daily affection. You don’t always have to make a big show of it, but she needs to know you care and every relationship can benefit from a little extra affection. This post from Datevitation shares ten easy ways to prioritize affection on a daily basis, from a morning kiss ritual to a quick butt grab (try it, it works!) to simply holding hands as you go about your daily activities. Holding hands is such a small gesture, but it helps keep you connected as you go through...
We get it: you’re busy and sometimes romance and excitement in your love life fall by the wayside. But what if you had it scheduled into your calendar, just like that lunch meeting or haircut? This printable monthly love calendar from The Dating Divas give you a “love assignment” to complete every day; some days are assigned to you and other days are assigned to your lady so you can share the romantic responsibilities. A couple sample “chores”? Preparing a romantic bath for two, writing a sweet love story, serving her a thoughtful breakfast in bed on a lazy Sunday,...
