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We're through — now get off my Facebook page
Thursday, July 29, 2010 1:21:17 PM CST
Lovers still see a face-to-face encounter as the ideal way to break up their relationship in the complicated age of Facebook and cell phones, according to a researcher's interviews with college students and middle-age adults.
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Can a vasectomy kill a guy's sex drive?
Thursday, July 29, 2010 7:44:32 AM CST
Can a vasectomy dim a guy's enjoyment of sex? Also, how does a young woman in a rural area without any resources find a safe way to come out and enter the "lesbian scene"?
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Ladies, the first rule of fight club is: Fight right
Tuesday, July 27, 2010 4:31:56 PM CST
Whether you thrive as a couple has less to do with how much sex you have than how effectively you deal with conflict. Here is a lesson in the art of arguing.
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Video: More boomers opt for ‘gray’ divorce
Monday, July 26, 2010 8:09:36 AM CST
Money magazine’s Donna Rosato and psychiatrist Dr. Gail Saltz discuss why some older couples are calling it quits after decades of marriage. (Today Show)
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Could a pick-up artist be charged with rape?
Tuesday, July 27, 2010 11:38:01 AM CST
If you get a girl to sleep with you by saying you own a multi-million dollar hedge fund and drive a Maserati, can you be prosecuted on the charge of "rape by deception"?
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Report: Female orgasm disorder gets little help
Monday, July 26, 2010 11:11:39 AM CST
For one out of four women, orgasm during sex is an elusive goal. According to a new report, medical science isn't doing enough to ensure these women find satisfaction between the sheets.
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Romantic comedies can affect love lives off screen
Friday, July 23, 2010 9:44:24 AM CST
The films might provide 90 minutes of lighthearted fun, but the happy-ever-after movies are also impacting people's real relationships, according to an Australian survey.
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As women rise, will men become obsolete?
Friday, July 16, 2010 6:07:05 PM CST
Is modern society simply better suited to women, meaning the end of men? In The Atlantic magazine, author Hanna Rosin reports on an unprecedented gender role reversal now under way — and its vast cultural consequences.
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Why some marriages thrive on conflict
Monday, July 19, 2010 6:32:27 AM CST
One psychologist proposes that for some couples, negative thoughts and actions may actually be better in the long run.
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Childproof your summer! 6 tips to rekindle romance
Thursday, July 15, 2010 4:23:47 PM CST
In the summertime, kids are around more than usual. Longer days mean shorter nights, which means less downtime for intimacy. Here, sex therapist Ian Kerner offers tips to keep your romance alive.
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Video: How to bring the romance back
Friday, July 16, 2010 8:55:05 AM CST
Sex therapist Ian Kerner and psychologist Belisa Vranich have tips for keeping the romance alive in your relationship once the sizzle turns to a fizzle. (Today Show)
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Video: Feeling sexy again after baby
Thursday, July 15, 2010 9:52:43 AM CST
Sexologist and married mother Logan Levkoff shares advice for bringing the sex back into a relationship and why you shouldn’t put your partner’s needs on the back burner. (Today Show)
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Matchmaker mom fields dates for son on TODAY
Tuesday, July 13, 2010 10:23:34 AM CST
Meddlesome moms can now harness the power of the Internet thanks to Geri Brin, who is so anxious to hitch up her 31-year-old son Colby that she launched a “Date My Single Kid” website. Mother and son fielded prospects live on TODAY Wednesday.
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Bristol will wear Herrera; camo for Levi, Tripp
Thursday, July 15, 2010 7:57:17 AM CST
Sarah Palin’s daughter wants to wear a designer gown in an outdoor wedding within the next month or so, the executive editor of Us Weekly revealed Thursday, with camo vests for groom Levi Johnston and their infant son Tripp: “Bristol definitely has some very interesting ideas.”
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Video: Author honored at ‘fan’-tastic wedding
Monday, July 12, 2010 8:58:21 AM CST
Karen Kingsbury, “queen” of Christian fiction, was matron of honor at fan Erica Shippy’s wedding. The two chat about how the experience changed their lives. (Today Show)
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Video: Too busy to find a date? Outsource the job!
Saturday, July 10, 2010 10:07:23 AM CST
Whether you are uneasy about online dating, have trouble expressing yourself or are just too busy, help is a click away. Women’s Health contributor Michelle Callahan examines the pros and cons of online services that offer everything from advice to full match-making services. (Today Show)
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‘Chastened’: Author describes year without sex
Friday, July 9, 2010 8:54:54 AM CST
Journalist Hephzibah Anderson’s relationships with men frequently veered off course the moment sex became involved. She decided she needed a break. Read an excerpt from her new book.
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Video: Why do men fear commitment?
Friday, July 9, 2010 8:34:29 AM CST
TODAY’s resident “guy’s guy,” Donny Deutsch, tackles viewers’ relationship questions about men and settling down. (Today Show)
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Love is a 'powerfully wonderful addiction'
Wednesday, July 7, 2010 11:01:19 AM CST
Those who pine over a lost love might have a biological reason for their prolonged yearning. New brain research suggests getting over romantic rejection might be akin to kicking an addiction.
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Video: Meet online’s ‘Original Grandparents’
Tuesday, July 6, 2010 7:10:56 AM CST
NBC’s Lee Cowan visits Barbara and Harry Cooper, a couple in their 90s who have taken the Internet by storm by sharing their secrets on love and life on the-OGs.com, their website. (Today Show)
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Video: Women on the prowl for younger men
Monday, July 5, 2010 10:49:19 AM CST
A relationship between an older woman and a much younger man used to be slightly taboo, but now there’s a national convention to help so-called “cougars” hunt for their perfect, younger mate. NBC’s John Yang reports. (Today Show)
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Sorry, guys: 80 percent of women fake it
Wednesday, June 30, 2010 6:13:14 AM CST
A new study shows that women's seemingly uncontrollable vocalizations during apparent orgasm are often play-acting meant to boost his ego — and get it over with.
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Video: Healthy bank account equals a healthy marriage?
Monday, June 28, 2010 7:26:06 AM CST
TODAY financial editor Jean Chatzky and psychiatrist Dr. Gail Saltz offer tips for avoiding “financial infidelity” and explain why couples who save money and agree on spending often have marital bliss. (Today Show)
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Dating site offers ‘beautiful’ DNA
Wednesday, June 23, 2010 1:51:55 PM CST
A dating site called BeautifulPeople.com is offering up its members as breeders who, for a fee, will donate eggs and sperm to those of us who are merely mediocre. There are a few problems with the promise of pretty babies, however.
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Top places to wed — and survive a break-up
Friday, June 18, 2010 8:07:52 AM CST
From the giddy heights of romance and commitment to the best places to be miserable and lonely, Lonely Planet has compiled them in all in one list.
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Video: Help keep your husband healthy
Thursday, June 17, 2010 7:20:38 AM CST
Men are 70 percent less likely to visit a physician than women. NBC’s chief medical editor Dr. Nancy Snyderman has tips on how to make sure the men in your life are taking care of themselves at every age. (TODAY Show)
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Video: Could dreams reveal your partner is cheating?
Sunday, June 13, 2010 9:20:32 AM CST
Author Lauri Loewenberg talks with TODAY's Jenna Wolfe about how to decode your dreams, including how they could provide hints into your relationships. (Today Show)
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Video: Do men really like big breasts and threesomes?
Friday, June 11, 2010 8:58:40 AM CST
TODAY’s resident “guy’s guy,” Donny Deutsch, tackles viewers’ relationship questions about breast implants and men’s sexual fantasies. (Today Show)
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Another Gore in split: Their daughter
Thursday, June 10, 2010 6:34:52 AM CST
In the wake of Al and Tipper Gore’s startling announcement that they are separating after 40 years of marriage comes news that their eldest daughter, Karenna Gore Schiff, 36, has quietly separated from Andrew Schiff, her husband of 12 years.
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Gals more attracted to popular guys
Monday, June 7, 2010 7:11:34 PM CST
The old saying claims the heart wants what the heart wants, and a new study shows that what the heart wants is people who other people find attractive.
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Unwilling virgin waits 27 years for true love
Wednesday, June 9, 2010 10:27:37 AM CST
Stand-up comic Heather McDonald left many men unsatisfied during her quest for true love. In "You'll Never Blue Ball in This Town Again," she recounts her experience as a reluctant virgin. An excerpt.
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Top sex and marriage advice through the ages
Friday, June 4, 2010 6:28:22 AM CST
We often think of antique relationship advice found in dusty books written by long-dead elders as useless or good only for a laugh. But some of it was remarkably insightful — and sexually specific.
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Video: Tips for taming the green-eyed monster
Monday, June 7, 2010 9:49:29 AM CST
Psychologist Belisa Vranich and comedian Finesse Mitchell offer advice for combating and controlling out-of-control jealousy. (Today Show)
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Video: ‘Whatever Girls’ on staying single
Friday, June 4, 2010 8:59:13 AM CST
Forget old maid, spinster and cougar. Jennifer Koppelman Hutt and Alexis Stewart, hosts of Sirius Satellite Radio's "Whatever With Alexis and Jennifer," discuss staying single well into your golden years . (Today Show)
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Video: Why end a marriage after 40 years?
Wednesday, June 2, 2010 6:33:25 AM CST
Following the Gores’ announcement that they will separate after 40 years of marriage, psychologist Judith Sills says that at age 60 most couples start wondering how to best live out the rest of their lives – married or not. (Today Show)
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Wanted: 101 uses for ex’s wedding dress
Thursday, May 27, 2010 2:31:52 AM CST
Kevin Cotter never imagined he’d be flossing his teeth with wedding-dress fabric, or using a wedding dress as a yoga mat. But life takes wildly unexpected turns sometimes. And when your wife of 12 years abruptly leaves you in your mid-30s, it can send you reeling.
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Video: How to be assertive without being pushy
Friday, May 28, 2010 9:27:48 AM CST
Psychologist Robyn Smith and Joanna Coles, of Marie Claire magazine, reveal how to get what you want without being too aggressive. (Today Show)
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Video: Is sleep the new sex?
Monday, May 24, 2010 8:57:02 AM CST
TODAY’s Hoda Kotb and guest host Donny Deutsch chat about a new iVillage survey that asked about married couples’ bedroom activities. (Today Show)
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Tips to build a ‘Grown Up’ love life
Thursday, May 20, 2010 9:38:10 AM CST
Stacy Kaiser, in "How to Be a Grown Up," identifies the 10 critical areas that will help readers develop the life skills to become a successful, happy, well-rounded adult. In chapter five, she urges readers to follow the four Cs to build a long-lasting, quality relationship.
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Video: Navigating awkward situations
Wednesday, May 19, 2010 9:27:58 AM CST
Etiquette experts Phillip Galanes and Harriette Cole offer advice for dealing with clingy relatives, rude commuters and potential dating disasters. (Today Show)
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Video: Dating unplugged: Finding love offline
Monday, May 17, 2010 9:10:48 AM CST
Psychologist Belisa Vranich and Shape magazine’s Jared Matthew Weiss discuss why true chemistry is not always found through a computer connection. (Today Show)
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Video: Can unfaithful partners really stop cheating?
Friday, May 14, 2010 9:43:02 AM CST
Relationship experts Argie Allen and Andrew Trees tackle the subject of marital infidelity and forgiveness. (Today Show)
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Why distraction can doom your relationship
Wednesday, May 12, 2010 8:12:36 AM CST
To truly love, you have to be able to listen, say the authors of "Married to Distraction." But in this fast-paced world, that can be tough. Here’s how slowing down and unplugging can save your relationship.
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No time to date online? Outsource it
Monday, May 10, 2010 11:20:40 AM CST
A new breed of dating consultants will create your online dating profile, surf the sites for potential dates, handle all communication with people you want to pursue and even plan the date, down to the clothes you wear and the place you go for dinner.
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Video: Man panel tackles dating dilemmas
Tuesday, May 11, 2010 9:07:05 AM CST
TODAY’s panel of guys— football legend Frank Gifford, singer Meat Loaf, TruTV’s Chuck Nice, comedian Rick Younger and author Andrew Trees — answers viewers’ questions. (Today Show)
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How-we-met story may predict divorce
Monday, May 10, 2010 8:58:41 AM CST
When you recall the details of the beginning of your relationship, is it told with love or tinged with negativity? In her new book "For Better: The Science of a Good Marriage," Tara Parker-Pope points to a study that shows why it's important. An excerpt.
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Video: Is there a science to why couples stray?
Tuesday, May 11, 2010 7:06:39 AM CST
Why do some men and women cheat on their partners while others resist the temptation? New York Times columnist Tara Parker-Pope offers some eye-opening statistics on the subject of marital fidelity. (Today Show)
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Video: The truth about marriage, pregnancy and kids
Monday, May 10, 2010 9:14:22 AM CST
Relationship experts Ian Kerner and Argie Allen get real about money woes, the sex drives of expecting mothers and the sex lives of new parents. (Today Show)
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Video: ‘The Facts’ on building authentic adult friendships
Thursday, May 6, 2010 8:24:28 AM CST
Lisa Whelchel, a former child actress on TV’s “The Facts of Life,” discusses why women need close friendships with other women and shares advice for maintaining these connections. (Today Show)
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Video: Dad panel dishes on secrets of fatherhood
Wednesday, May 5, 2010 9:46:31 AM CST
TODAY’s panel of dads — football legend Frank Gifford, TruTV’s Chuck Nice, comedian Rick Younger and author Andrew Trees — answers viewers’ questions. (Today Show)
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Video: Ditch the sweats to save your marriage
Monday, April 26, 2010 8:07:28 AM CST
Cosmopolitan magazine’s Kate White and Care.com’s Robi Ludwig explain how your comfortable clothes may be killing your sex life. (Today Show)
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Video: Dealing with adult bullies
Friday, April 30, 2010 8:29:09 AM CST
Bullies aren’t just in lunchrooms. They can lurk in workplaces, among adults. Psychologists Dale Atkins and Jeff Gardere offer advice for putting an end to torment. (Today Show)
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Video: Is your marriage over?
Tuesday, April 27, 2010 7:57:58 AM CST
Clinical psychologist Jeff Gardere and relationship therapist Argie Allen reveal the warning signs of a troubled marriage and what you may be able to do to repair your union. (Today Show)
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Video: Couples keeping secrets
Saturday, April 24, 2010 9:13:20 AM CST
With over 43% of online users viewing pornography, it has also has opened the door to digital infidelity. Experts weigh in on the harmful effects. (Today Show)
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Video: How to keep your man hooked
Thursday, April 22, 2010 8:50:47 AM CST
Glamour magazine’s Josh Aiello and Erin Meanley talk to the TODAY hosts about simple ways to keep men interested and coming back for more. (Today Show)
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Lots of dating options? Looks matter more
Friday, April 23, 2010 2:29:53 PM CST
When it comes to the dating game, the traits people look for in potential mates depend on the size of the dating pool, a new study suggests.
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Video: Can a web video help save your marriage?
Tuesday, April 20, 2010 8:58:32 AM CST
Sally Lee of Ladies’ Home Journal and psychologist Jeff Gardere take a look at new webisodes that offer young couples marriage advice. (Today Show)
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Video: Little things break up a marriage, new study suggests
Thursday, April 22, 2010 6:37:05 AM CST
Authors Helen Fisher and Andrew Trees talk to TODAY’s Meredith Vieira about a new study that suggests it’s not the major things in life that break up a marriage, but the day-to-day trivialities. (Today Show)
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‘Men from Mars’ book headed for big screen
Monday, April 19, 2010 8:18:16 PM CST
Summit Entertainment said on Monday it had acquired the worldwide film and television rights to the book series by John Gray, first published in 1992.
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New York top city for men to live, play, date
Monday, April 19, 2010 1:25:24 PM CST
New York has beaten Chicago as the world's best city to live in 2010 if you're a man, according to a new survey. The cities were ranked based on data that includes the ratio of men to women, the weather, the unemployment rate and new restaurant and club openings.
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Single? Oy! Jewish moms share dating secrets
Friday, April 16, 2010 10:52:50 AM CST
In "Secrets of a Jewish Mother," reality TV star Jill Zarin teams up with her sister and mother to share advice on love, marriage, happiness and, of course, matchmaking. Read an excerpt on how to navigate modern love, hunt down Mr. Right and identify the Mr. Wrongs in your life.
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Video: Combat rudeness with kindness
Friday, April 16, 2010 9:48:21 AM CST
Holly Robinson and Julie Bain, of Ladies’ Home Journal magazine, reveal why the best strategy for dealing with impolite people may be killing them with kindness. (Today Show)
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Video: Man Panel tackles kissing dilemmas
Thursday, April 15, 2010 9:23:58 AM CST
TODAY’s panel of guys – actor Alex O’Loughlin, comedian Rick Younger, TruTV’s Chuck Nice and author Andrew Trees - answers viewers’ questions. (Today Show)
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Best and worst airports to find a date
Monday, April 12, 2010 8:41:26 AM CST
Whether you’re facing a layover or a weather delay, airports that offer the best odds for snagging a date — or staying terminally single.
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Video: Women hit the road to find love
Friday, April 9, 2010 9:27:12 AM CST
On the Web site HighwaytoHusband.com, Julia Yarbough chronicles the cross-country quest to find Mr. Right she took with her friend Silva Harapetian. (Today Show)
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Video: How to survive an awkward situation
Thursday, April 8, 2010 9:34:53 AM CST
The New York Times’ Philip Galanes and psychotherapist Robi Ludwig offer etiquette advice that can help you come out on top in an uncomfortable situation. (Today Show)
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No sex may be no fun — but is it unhealthy?
Thursday, April 1, 2010 6:20:41 AM CST
Is giving up sex bad for your health? And why would her boyfriend's breath actually excite one woman? Sexploration answers your most intimate queries. Got a question? E-mail us. We'll post answers to selected questions.
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Video: Test your sex I.Q.
Monday, April 5, 2010 9:06:16 AM CST
Psychologist Belisa Vranich and Shape magazine’s Jared Matthew Weiss test TODAY’s Kathie Lee Gifford and Hoda Kotb on their knowledge of sex. How well did you score? (Today Show)
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Video: Is sex-addiction therapy effective?
Thursday, April 1, 2010 8:32:31 AM CST
In the wake of Tiger Woods’ and Jesse James’ personal scandals, psychiatrist Gail Saltz and People magazine’s David Caplan discuss rehab programs and overcoming infidelity. (Today Show)
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Dealing with digital memories after a breakup
Monday, March 29, 2010 6:42:54 AM CST
Often in relationships, people upload their photos to Facebook, Flickr, Twitter, Kodak Gallery or other photo sharing sites. Other times, they never leave a person's phone or camera.
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We’re through! How to break up with a friend
Tuesday, March 30, 2010 9:35:35 AM CST
Like romance, sometimes platonic relationships can run out of steam. Psychotherapist Dr. Robi Ludwig explains how to get the space you need without burning bridges.
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Event pushes for black couples to say ‘I do’
Friday, March 26, 2010 7:49:19 AM CST
This weekend, couples will be marking the eighth annual Black Marriage Day as a way to celebrate their relationships and dispel misconceptions about matrimony in their communities. But will that make a difference for people who say marriage isn't for them?
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America’s best cities for singles
Wednesday, March 24, 2010 8:03:35 AM CST
What makes a good singles scene? Sometimes it’s charming locals — or just a whole lot of bars. Here’s where to go for both.
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Niche matchmaking sites attract date 'crashers'
Monday, March 29, 2010 6:42:30 AM CST
Exclusive parties have always had gate crashers. Now, singles are discovering that their exclusive online dating sites — those specialty interest sites catering to religious, cultural, political, educational or personal criteria ranging from health to hobbies to height — are attracting date crashers.
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Video: Relationship rules for the modern family
Thursday, March 25, 2010 7:22:29 AM CST
Psychologist Michelle Callahan offers relationship advice for families dealing with a dating family member. (Today Show)
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Video: Does a cheating spouse deserve another chance?
Wednesday, March 24, 2010 6:48:02 AM CST
In the wake of recently exposed celebrity infidelities involving the likes of Tiger Woods and Jesse James, family therapist Dr. Argie Allen and former District Attorney Jeanine Pirro debate whether it’s right to stand by your man. (Today Show)
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Redbook editor shares anguish of divorce
Friday, March 19, 2010 10:54:08 AM CST
Stacy Morrison dished love advice, but was caught off-guard when her husband said “I'm done.” In her book, “Falling Apart in One Piece,” she writes about struggling to accept the end of her marriage.
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Video: Staying single and loving it
Tuesday, March 23, 2010 9:26:12 AM CST
More magazine takes a look at midlife women who are single and loving it. Editor-in-chief Lesley Jane Seymour and Jane Scandurra, who is featured in the article, discuss. (Today Show)
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Video: Can marriage survive infidelity?
Monday, March 22, 2010 7:25:01 AM CST
Psychotherapist Robi Ludwig and msnbc.com’s Courtney Hazlett talk with TODAY’s Natalie Morales about Hollywood’s obsession with celebrity affairs and whether your marriage could survive infidelity. (Today Show)
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Video: Why do people cheat?
Saturday, March 20, 2010 7:42:32 AM CST
Sex therapist Ian Kerner examines why people are unfaithful and how men and women differ with infidelity. (Today Show)
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Sexy texts can spice up your relationship
Thursday, March 11, 2010 10:45:14 AM CST
The book "Flirtexting" artfully navigates the act of flirting and dating in tech-savvy times. In this excerpt, the authors write about why exchanging steamy texts with your beau can make you fall in love all over again.
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Video: Can ‘beta’ men love ‘alpha’ actresses?
Friday, March 19, 2010 8:33:51 AM CST
Following reports of Sandra Bullock and Jesse James separating, People magazine’s Peter Castro and psychiatrist Janet Taylor discuss the relationship dynamics of successful actresses who are with less-successful men. (Today Show)
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Dogged out: Your beau misses Fido, not you
Tuesday, March 16, 2010 7:01:50 AM CST
Have you ever had the feeling that your loved one misses the dog more than you when he or she is away on a business trip? You may be right. A new survey finds that a third of Americans pine for their pooches, not their partners.
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Video: Man panel talks breakups and sex
Thursday, March 18, 2010 9:45:05 AM CST
TODAY’s panel of guys — celebrity chef Curtis Stone, comedian Rick Younger, TruTV’s Chuck Nice and author Andrew Trees — answers viewers’ questions. (Today Show)
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Video: Are you a bore?
Thursday, March 18, 2010 9:07:16 AM CST
Care.com’s Robi Ludwig and body language expert Aaron Brehove fill you in on clues to help you make better connections. (Today Show)
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Video: Survival of the kindest
Tuesday, March 16, 2010 9:59:24 AM CST
Psychologist Jennifer Hartstein and etiquette expert Faye Rogaski discuss the importance of being kind and considerate. (Today Show)
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The dark side of digital ‘love’
Tuesday, March 9, 2010 7:43:07 AM CST
Despite many upbeat tales of online matchups or romantic reunions through Facebook or e-mail, there are plenty of cautionary tales. They don't have the high-profile, TMZ-appeal of Tiger Woods' case, but are more devastating to the victims.
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Video: Finding love on Facebook
Friday, March 12, 2010 10:00:18 AM CST
Dating coach Rachel Greenwald shares advice for making a love connection on the popular social networking site. (Today Show)
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Video: Remaining cool in uncomfortable situations
Thursday, March 11, 2010 10:40:16 AM CST
Philip Galanes of The New York Times and psychotherapist Robi Ludwig answer viewers’ questions about etiquette. (Today Show)
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Untrustworthy guy? Your instincts may be right
Monday, March 8, 2010 11:49:33 AM CST
Is he trustworthy? Men with wider faces are not only perceived as untrustworthy, they may deserve the reputation, according to a new study published in the journal Psychological Science .
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Facebook status changed to ‘single?’ Ur dumped
Tuesday, February 23, 2010 10:23:20 AM CST
Digital dumping is on the rise, according to a survey, with growing numbers of people preferring to use email and social networking Web sites to break up with their partners.
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Staying in touch with loved ones during war
Friday, February 26, 2010 7:45:38 AM CST
World War II had its “V-mail” – photographed, miniaturized letters both to and from servicemen. Today’s war has e-mail.
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Video: A prenup, not love, may conquer all
Tuesday, March 9, 2010 9:27:02 AM CST
Former District Attorney Jeanine Pirro and psychiatrist Dr. Gail Saltz debate the good, bad and ugly concerning prenuptial agreements. (Today Show)
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Video: Taming the green-eyed monster
Tuesday, March 9, 2010 10:30:54 AM CST
From sibling rivalry to infidelity, jealousy can pop up in any relationship. Psychiatrist Dr. Gail Saltz shares tips for controlling envy. (Today Show)
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Video: Coming clean the right way
Wednesday, March 3, 2010 10:54:16 AM CST
Psychologist Belisa Vranich and Shape magazine’s Jared Matthew Weiss offers tips and advice for making a proper apology. (Today Show)
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Video: Is 'friends without benefits' a reality?
Tuesday, March 2, 2010 10:31:32 AM CST
Jennifer Koppelman Hutt and Alexis Stewart, hosts of Sirius Satellite Radio's "Whatever With Alexis and Jennifer," delve deeper into platonic relationships with the opposite sex. (Today Show)
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Technology that makes the heart grow fonder
Thursday, February 18, 2010 5:40:08 PM CST
If you're over 35, you might remember long-distance relationships played out over long-distance phone wires. Nowadays, youthful – or tech-savvy – paramours would rather whisper sweet nothings over instant messages, e-mail, Facebook or Skype.
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Facebook for lovers
Sunday, February 21, 2010 8:20:52 PM CST
You don’t need Facebook to communicate! That’s why we invented e-mail, IM, sex, talking, flowers and jewelry. But if you insist on "friending" your sweetie on Facebook, here are some rules to follow. But if you insist, here are some rules to follow.
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Video: Man builds ice castle for love
Wednesday, February 24, 2010 8:36:49 AM CST
A Minnesotan erects a five-story ice castle for his wife in their backyard. (Today Show)
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Aha! Understanding the mind games men play
Friday, February 19, 2010 12:09:04 PM CST
When it comes to relationships, men are at least as hard to figure out as women. Here, psychologist Diana Kirschner, author of “Love in 90 Days,” spells out how to avoid DUDs (Definitely Unworkable Dudes) and focus instead on men who give you love that is just right for you.
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Drug could prolong men’s sexual staying power
Thursday, February 18, 2010 7:20:12 AM CST
Not since Viagra has a prescription medication held so much potential to affect the sex lives of American men. Here's why that could hurt you.
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Need to get over your ex? Call Death Bear
Friday, February 12, 2010 6:13:30 AM CST
Death Bear — a 7-foot-tall character created by a New York performance artist — is a self-appointed public servant for the brokenhearted. He takes away old photos, letters and socks left over from failed relationships — and as Valentine’s Day nears, his services are in high demand.
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Video: Dating after divorce
Tuesday, February 16, 2010 10:57:27 AM CST
Clinical psychologist Belisa Vranich and Jared Matthew Weiss, contributing editor at Shape magazine, discuss relationship advice for those looking to return to the dating pool following a failed marriage. (Today Show)
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The dos and don’ts of digital love
Thursday, February 11, 2010 6:26:16 PM CST
Valentine's Day changes with the times, and even now you're probably already screwing it up with technology by texting and tweeting. Here are some dos and don'ts when combining technology with love.
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New online annoyance: the 'elationship'
Wednesday, February 10, 2010 6:45:57 PM CST
When it comes to online dating, we’ve come to expect deception. Now, there’s a new online annoyance — the person who doesn’t want to meet but is all too happy to e-mail, text, tweet, IM, or scrawl on your Facebook wall indefinitely.
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Olivia Newton-John tops list of sexiest songs
Thursday, February 11, 2010 11:52:18 AM CST
Just in time for Valentine's Day, Billboard has ranked the 50 sexiest songs by popularity — and Barry White didn't even make the list.
Olivia Newton-John - Valentine's Day - Billboard - Barry White - Holidays
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Video: ‘Matchmaker’ solves dating dilemmas
Thursday, February 11, 2010 11:53:13 AM CST
Patti Stanger, of Bravo's “The Millionaire Matchmaker,” speaks with TODAY’s Hoda Kotb and guest host Kim Kardashian and offers dating advice to viewers. (Today Show)
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Video: ‘Checkups’ may be key to healthy relationship
Thursday, February 11, 2010 11:09:05 AM CST
Psychiatrist Dr. Janet Taylor and Care.com’s Robi Ludwig reveal which checkup questions you and your partner should be asking each other annually. (Today Show)
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Slideshow: Slideshow: Winter Olympics couples
Wednesday, February 10, 2010 2:19:47 AM CST
From Lindsey and Thomas Vonn to Kristi Yamaguchi and Bret Hedican, take a look at current and former Winter Olympians who carry torches for each other.
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Love supermarket matches couples in Beijing
Tuesday, February 9, 2010 12:38:55 PM CST
For Chinese singles in the market for love, a Beijing supermarket may offer just what they're looking for.
Beijing - Chinese language - China - Asia - Business and Economy
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Love's language: Couples who say ‘we’ happier
Friday, February 5, 2010 5:52:32 PM CST
Married couples who refer to themselves as "we" or "us" and describe possessions as "ours" are happier than those who use singular pronouns, a new study shows.
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Ex-ESPN analyst rues ‘damage’ of sex addiction
Monday, February 8, 2010 10:15:43 AM CST
Steve Phillips, who last fall lost his job as a baseball analyst after admitting to an affair with a production assistant 24 years his junior, spoke candidly about his treatment for sex addiction and his hopes to save his marriage. “I’ve broken my wife’s heart,” he said Monday.
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Video: Cute, clever, Cupid-inspired gifts
Monday, February 8, 2010 10:46:18 AM CST
Ditch the traditional chocolate and roses this Valentine’s Day. Robyn Spizman, from thegiftionary.com, shares perfect present ideas for that special someone. (Today Show)
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Husband’s dirty deeds a turn-off for wife
Friday, February 5, 2010 6:57:09 AM CST
Can straight talk convince a dirty man to change his ways? And will a woman judge a man if he has a crooked erection? Sexploration answers your most intimate queries.
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An ‘e-motional’ affair is just a click away
Thursday, January 28, 2010 2:34:49 PM CST
Technology isn’t just enabling infidelity, it’s accelerating it at record pace — and more of us are increasingly leading “digital double lives.” Sex therapist Ian Kerner explains how to sharpen the blurred line between fantasy and reality.
Ian Kerner - Fantasy - Sexuality - Sexology - Relationships
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What type of cheating is worst? That depends
Friday, January 29, 2010 12:33:55 PM CST
Cheating on a spouse or significant other is sure to cause feelings of jealousy and hurt in the spurned partner.
Significant other - Relationships - Marriage - Facebook - Problem Solving
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Disgraced evangelist’s wife on why she stayed
Wednesday, January 27, 2010 6:31:10 AM CST
In “Why I Stayed: The Choices I Made in My Darkest Hour,” Gayle Haggard explains why she chose to stay with her husband, former pastor Ted Haggard, after the eruption of a 2006 scandal linking him with drug use and a male prostitute. An excerpt.
Ted Haggard - Male prostitution - Why I Stayed: The Choices I Made In My Darkest Hour - Gayle Haggard - Christianity
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Disgraced pastor is freed of gay urges, wife says
Wednesday, January 27, 2010 9:28:54 AM CST
In 2006, megachurch pastor Ted Haggard made headlines for a scandal involving drugs and a male prostitute, but his wife Gayle chose to stay with him. On Wednesday she said that therapy has cured him of his compulsions. “Our relationship is better than it’s ever been,” she said.
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Better with age? Seniors report spicy sex lives
Wednesday, January 27, 2010 7:20:55 AM CST
Senior citizens often have rewarding sex lives, according to new research aimed at revealing the nuances of sexuality in the elderly.
Human sexual behavior - Sexuality - Advice - Old age - Adult