Groucho Marx once said “Marriage is the chief cause of divorce.” But choosing not to get married doesn’t mean you won’t ever go through a painful breakup, it does mean that you won’t have to get a divorce if it happens. Divorce rates are decreasing because marriage rates are decreasing. Many couples decide to live […]
A study published in the Archives of Sexual Behavior showed that kissing may be the key to a more perfect union. Researchers found that frequency of kissing (but not intercourse) was associated with people’s overall relationship satisfaction. “We don’t know whether more kissing leads to a healthier bond, or a healthier bond leads to more […]
When you fall in love, “liking” and “lusting” are two factors that are in play. Like and lust diminish over time, but at different rates. According to studies, liking declines at a rate of 3 percent a year, while lusting deteriorates faster at 8 percent a year. If you really like the person, more than […]
According to a new Health Department study, women who had unprotected sex with bisexual men accounted for most of the new female HIV cases in New York last year. Of the 647 women diagnosed with HIV in 2012, 480 had sex with infected men. During the early years of the HIV/AIDS epidemic, many women contracted […]
Going through a divorce is different for everyone—but one thing for certain is that it does change your life. For some people it is the end of a nightmare and the chance for a new beginning. But it is sad no matter how you look at it. Getting a divorce is supposed to be as emotionally […]