Monogamy isn’t for everyone. In fact, in this generation is more accepting of polygamist-type or open relationships than before. There is polygamy, polyamory, threesomes, open marriages, polygny, swinging, wife swapping and even trinogamy. Social factors play a large role in the monogamous creatures we have become. Is monogamy a way of the past? This topic lit my thoughts on fire after I read this incredible article.
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Jul 2010
Category: Relationship Advice, Relationships
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13
Jun 2010
Remember when marriage vows actually meant something? Couples actually would adhere to “I promise to be true to you in good times and in bad, in sickness and in health. I will love you and honor you all the days of my life.” The phrase, all the days of my life seem to actually mean, “until we come to a major hurdle in our marriage.”
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16
May 2010
He is a Republican, she is a Democrat. He likes brand names and she likes second hand. He is an introvert and she is outgoing. Dating someone opposite of you in every way can work, but will it last?
Category: Dating Advice, Relationship Advice, Relationships
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05
Mar 2010
It has followed me around throughout my life and I have never been able to get rid of it. It makes it hard for me to buy pants that fit and won’t disappear no matter how many squats I do at the gym. I am talking about my ass. It is larger than most white, females’ and people have noticed, specifically, men outside my race. Recently, this has made me curious so I decided to talk with a group of African American girlfriends about my dilemma. Do certain races prefer a certain body type? more…
Category: Relationships, Sex
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07
Feb 2010
As Valentine’s Day creeps around the corner, men and women are desperately browsing their partner’s favorite Web sites to find the perfect gift for the big V-day. While I was standing the greeting card isle I got to thinking, is it acceptable to keep gifts from your ex? By answering a few simple questions, you will know the proper ex-gift etiquette.
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03
Feb 2010
We can all agree that budding relationships are delicate and must be treated with care. As your relationship progresses, the bonds grow much stronger and it takes a lot more than “I’m just not that into you,” to break them. Some call the ultimate bond marriage, which can be shaken, but rarely broken. Two of my close friends’ lives made me realize that there are two sure fire ways to end your relationship.
Category: Relationship Advice, Relationships
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05
Jan 2010
I just finished a book by one of my guilty pleasure authors, Jane Green, that got me thinking about the balance between changing for the benefit of a relationship and maintaining one’s individuality. Green writes whimsical love stories that always have a happy ending. I enjoy her books because I get to escape into a surreal world in London where passion and love reignite the protagonists’ zest for life. In A Second Chance, Holly changed everything about herself to “fit” perfectly with her husband’s ideal image of a wife. After 14 years of marriages, Holly realizes she had never been happy with the relationship and she doesn’t like who she had become. She knew she wasn’t a great match for her husband in the beginning, but she gave in to the comfort and ease of marrying him. I won’t spoil the end, but let’s just say it spurred my curiosity about why some people change their identity to conform to their mate’s image of an ideal partner.
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30
Nov 2009
After countless conversations and a few years of analyzing, I’ve realized one thing: love is not black and white–love is very gray. Love is different for everyone. Some define it by emotional connections or companionship, but one thing is for sure; everyone wants “love.”
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21
Nov 2009
When girls kiss other girls in public, men applaud. When men kiss men in public, many pretend not to notice. Experimentation between girls is considered perfectly normal. These women are just curious. However, men who have experimented, or even thought about experimenting with other men, are often considered gay. I don’t believe that women are simply more affectionate people. The only reason men don’t experiment with other men, is because of the social stigma that such behavior makes them gay. I do believe that if society “approved” such behavior that more men would explore their sexuality. However, this isn’t the first faux pas to quickly erode through the social conditioning of mass media. The loosening of other such taboos can be tracked and partially attributed to the depiction of these taboos on T.V. and film.
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16
Nov 2009
Growing up as an only-child, I rarely made sacrifices. I was late in learning how to share, have patience, and practice selflessness. Now I’m dealing with the consequences. It’s impossible to be in a serious relationship without learning how to surrender.
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