3 Things to do before bed to make you a better partner

Being in a relationship is hard work. And that hard work is constant. It’s not like a job you can clock in and out of. A relationship is round the clock, 24 hours a day, non-stop, open at all hours work. And it can be exhausting. I talk to couples all the time who are just exhausted from the work it takes to keep their relationship functioning. I normally advise these couples to reframe the work they’re doing. Instead of viewing it as work, I try to get them to think of their relationship maintenance as habits. Read more

Daily horoscopes: May 27, 2016

ARIES.

(March 20 - April 19):

Can you truly believe that a relative or in-law has seen the light? Be wary because this eleventh hour conversion isn’t as innocent as it appears.

TAURUS.

(April 20 - May 20):

Mars reentering Scorpio puts stress back on your relationships. Let others revert to type. Your recent self-reflection will help you find a more positive way to deal with these situations. Read more

Daily horoscopes: May 26, 2016

ARIES.

(March 20 - April 19):

Potential is a promise that’s yet to be realized. Don’t settle for what you think you could be. Get on out there and make things happen.

TAURUS.

(April 20 - May 20):

Who knew a commitment would take you out of circulation for so long?   Now that you honored it, you’ll soon make up for lost time. Read more

How to deal with your shared friends post-break up

When you date someone for long enough, your friends stop being “his friends” and “my friends” and start being “our friends.” (If that’s not happening in your long term relationship with at least some of your friends, you need to ask yourself some questions about the health of your relationship.) And the “our friends” family growth is a beautiful thing, until the break up. Then, it’s a totally messy thing. Dealing with shared friends post-break up is never going to be a dream come true, but it doesn’t have to be your worst nightmare either. Read more

Daily horoscopes: May 25, 2016

ARIES.

(March 20 - April 19):

You said you wouldn’t run to a loved one’s rescue anymore and today you must prove it. This teaches you both a lesson in self-sufficiency.

TAURUS.

(April 20 - May 20):

If consequences always came first, then you’d never get anywhere. Reverse the equation and lead with action. Read more

Sex Toys to Put a Spring In Your Step

This might be a surprising thing for a sexpert to say, but there are few things more satisfying than a good old-fashioned spring cleaning! Sure, there’s nothing sexy about 6 hours of concentrated decluttering, but that’s not really why we do it. Every spring, we clear out the old junk in our lives, both literal and figurative, to make way for something better! Read more