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He's Just Not That Into You!
If Jennifer Aniston can't get her guy to commit, is there hope for the rest of us? Men who won't commit. Men who won't call. They'll all be players in He's Just Not That Into You, a star-studded new movie based on the popular book of the same name. The movie, which features Aniston, Ben Affleck, Dre
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The Science Behind Romance
When we’re looking for love, we often look for specific characteristics: a sense of humor, perhaps, or financial solvency and kindness. But sometimes we fall in love “at first sight.” Take the case of Lila Sumin, who figured out she’d met her future husband after only a few hours. “I came home from
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Build a Better Date Night
By Sarah Mahoney Whether your trysts are regular or once in a blue moon, you can rev up your romantic routine. For more great dates, check out these 7 fun ideas. Tell the truth: Did your date nights vanish years ago, along with sleeping in, Sunday brunches, and reading the newspaper over coffee? Or
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30 Days Back to Love
By Keith Ablow, M.D. You married a great guy. But you're stuck in a romance rut. Here's your road map to getting the relationship you want with the husband you still cherish. A happily married woman told me recently that she has a secret way of recapturing the feeling of being in love that she had a
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Chocolate's Dark Secret
If you think chocolate is heavenly, you're not alone. Chocolate literally is the "food of the gods" -- that's what its botanical name, Theobroma cacao, means. But you needn't be divine to indulge. Mere mortals adore chocolate in all its forms, from the humble chocolate chip cookie to gourmet goodies
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How to Have Just-Met Sex
By Jennifer Benjamin Miss that erotic charge you had when your love was brand-new? Reboot in the bedroom with these tips for turning up the heat on your old flame. Long-term love brings all sorts of advantages: a shared history with the guy you love most, a partner who you know will always have your
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What to Do When Your Children Divorce
Divorce triggers an outpouring of deep emotions: sympathy for the couple whose marriage has failed and concern for the welfare of their children. But what about the parents of the divorcing couple? Often, their devastation goes unseen. And yet, these family elders mourn the loss of the marriage, and
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365 Nights of Sex: Can It Strengthen a Marriage?
If you decided to have sex every day, would your relationship benefit? Two long-married couples decided to find out. When lovemaking fell off their respective "to-do" lists, they ditched the sweats, bought sex toys and books, stepped up exercise, lit candles, and took trips. Then they chronicled the
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The 7 Steps to Happily Ever After
By Marjorie Ingall What makes love last a lifetime? Affection? Yep. Respect? Sure. But a great marriage is not just about what you have. It's about what you do to make a relationship stronger, safer, more caring and committed. Here's how to make your "forever" fantastic. Marriage is a home, a refuge
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Making Marriage Matter
Marriage is more than just wearing a ring on your finger. Marriage is an intimate and enduring relationship that grows over time and makes you a better person, says Harvard psychologist and psychotherapist Mark O'Connell, PhD. "We hold this conservative view of marriage as a safe but boring choice,"
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