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Love & Sex
“Opposites attract”, we often hear. For example, a “free spirit” and a stodgy person make a good match, it’s theorized, because the free spirit can help loosen up the Stodgemeister…
Money Matters — When One Of You Is A Spendthrift And The Other Is A Saver
Coping with definite differences in money matters challenges even the most otherwise-matched couples. You can love all things about your mate and your time together. But when one is a…
How To Talk To A Potential Mate About Your HIV Infection
Maybe you have just learned you have been infected with the virus that causes HIV. Or perhaps you have been dealing with the diagnosis for a long time. Regardless you…
How To Handle The “Terrible Teens” In Mixed Race Families
Teenage angst is a challenge for the teens and their families across the board. When mixed race families are dealing with the emotions and the highs and lows there is…
When Cat and Dog People Marry – Does Fur Fly?
There’s a world of difference between cats and dogs. That difference is no more strongly defined than by the people who love them and choose to live with them. There’s…
Could You Date A Hoarder?
Many of us have trouble letting go of special mementos. It is not uncommon to have a messy bedroom or a cluttered desk. Others proudly display collections of elegant or…
Her Kids — Your Rules? Navigating Discipline Issues In A New Relationship
When your new love comes as a package deal, with a kid or kids from a previous relationship, how active should you be when the need for discipline arises? It…
Dating A Person With A Severe Phobia
Almost everyone shivers a bit when a spider or bug startles, a snake slithers, or a mouse streaks across the floor. That jumpy response is understandable yet transient. But others…
How To Ensure Your Wedding Photos Are Fabulous
Planning a wedding can be as exciting as it is stressful. There are so many things to think about, whether you are doing it on a budget or you are…
The Fine Art of Fingering
If you have fingers, you can make love. It’s that simple. Lesbians have known this forever. And most teenagers explore fingering as a precursor to what they consider ‘real’ sex.…