Married to the Job
“Sure, I love my family, but nothing will ever take the place of my job!” This was our first meeting and “Patti” was sitting in
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Midlife Marriage: The Crucible of Change
Work of the eyes is done, now go and do heart work on all the images imprisoned — Rainer Maria Rilke My friend Barbara calls
Exercising Your Way to Better Sex
Sex is an undeniably rewarding form of exercise. But if it’s the only type of exercise that you get, you’re probably not getting the most
International Adoption
As many parents who have adopted overseas know, sometimes your heart’s desire turns up in a place you never expected. Amy Davis* of the California
Coping with Infertility
When getting pregnant doesn’t happen easily, it may come as a surprise. But when pregnancy is unattainable after repeated fertility treatments, the stress can precipitate
Diabetes, Men, and Sex
Sexual dysfunction. You’ve seen the ads on television, you’ve heard the jokes, and, if you’re like most men, you’ve tried your best to block it
Medicines and Sex: Not Always a Good Mix
For both men and women, it takes a complicated chain of events to move from arousal to a satisfying orgasm. The mind has to stay
Male Libido: Maintaining Desire
The sex lives of men can seem like something akin to an Aesop’s fable. As years go by and youth fades, we may stop aspiring
Love Among the Roommates
“Ok, it’s settled then: We’ll transfer the home brew to bottles in the morning, then we’ll pick up the vacuum cleaner motors for the hovercraft
Couples Counseling
Sarah Schwartz* grew up in a fairly close-knit family where relatives were unafraid to express anger. When they were angry, they sometimes exploded and even
Sex and Health
What would the world be like if everyone stopped having sex? Ratings for late-night talk shows would soar, and stock in Pampers would plummet. We’d
The Secrets of Happy Couples
Happy couples argue about housework. And money. And the “incident” at last summer’s family reunion. They keep secrets, they hold grudges, and they mistakenly believe
Active Listening
Think about the worst boss you ever had. You could probably rattle off a laundry list of his or her faults — if you had
Quiz: Are You A Great Date?
Even smart, sexy, and successful people — people like yourself, of course — can struggle in the dating world. Where do you go? What do
Quiz: Are You Sabotaging Your Love Life?
You’ve found a terrific partner, someone who’s sweet and fun and compassionate. It should be an ideal match. So why do you keep doing things
Couples: Do You Know How to Fight Fair?
It’s a fact of life that nearly all couples argue. It’s also a fact that many relationships manage to weather these storms, while others don’t.
Quiz: Do You Know How to Walk Away From An Argument?
Time-outs aren’t just for kids with temper tantrums. Sometimes adults in a tense situation need to step back and take stock, especially if emotions are
Quiz: What Do You Know About the Benefits of the Single Life?
Are you the only one in your family who didn’t marry in his or her early 20s or 30s? So what! Marriage and domestic partnerships
Quiz: How Much Do You Know About Erectile Dysfunction?
The human erection is an amazing feat of engineering. The progression from flaccid to firm requires close cooperation between the brain and the nerves, blood
First Date Danger Signs
Going on a first date is exciting. There’s a certain romantic mystery about it — what will this new person be like? Will you hit