A road trip feels like a true adventure — much more so than air travel, which involves so many tiresome steps before you even set foot on the plane. There’s something about having the car packed, getting up early, and heading out on the open road that makes me feel giddy with excitement, just like I felt when I was a kid. Behind the wheel, you’re in control of your destiny (and destination) in a way you can’t enjoy with other forms of travel....
Or set a lofty goal for yourself only to talk yourself out of taking any concrete steps toward progress? If so, then you may be a victim of negative self-talk. What you tell yourself and believe about yourself and your abilities significantly impacts your life and well-being. Positive affirmations for motivation may be just what you need to help you succeed. What Are Motivational Affirmations? An affirmation is something you tell yourself and believe to be true....
But when you get ready to send them a heartfelt message, you struggle to think of the right words. How do you communicate just how much you miss them? The pain of missing someone you love defies language. But the “I miss you” love quotes we collected for this article can help you express your feelings with more clarity and elegance. Someone out there is missing your love, too. Those who contributed the 71 quotes listed below know something of the pain you’re both going through....
Special date nights put the sparkle back in your love life and give you the one-on-one time that all relationships require. But sometimes, especially if you have lived in the same city for a long time, it can be hard to come up with simple date ideas. During the initial phase of a relationship, you want to come up with good date ideas to form a bond with your new partner and create memories....
How wise should anyone be at your age, anyway? But maybe you’ve also noticed you spend a lot of time alone. You don’t dislike people, but you like them better in small doses. The good news? The feeling is often mutual. Having an old soul isn’t the same as being tired of the world and of people in general. But you are more conscious than most of the veil between your brief, earthly life and whatever lies beyond it....
You always have a great time and might even look forward to seeing them again. But you find yourself wondering, “Are we in a relationship or just dating?” That’s an entirely fair and normal question to ask, even if figuring out the answer isn’t always easy or straightforward. In fact, it can be downright confusing and stressful. The good news is, it doesn’t have to be! Is Dating a Relationship?...
Is the internet putting up a barrier between people, even in bed? We compulsively carry our smartphones with us wherever we go. The classroom, the bathroom, the bedroom, the outdoors — our phone is always in hand as if it were some magic self-defense tool capable of protecting us from all that is evil in the world. It all happened so fast. We didn’t have the time to set any boundaries for smartphone usage, and now we find ourselves unable to save our relationships and form meaningful interactions with those dear to us....
The world was your oyster. You were full of energy. You didn’t have too many responsibilities. You were probably turning a few heads and tripping the light fantastic. Your mojo cup was full to the brim. How’s that cup looking now? Are you down to the dregs? You don’t have to be old to feel the effects of mojo depletion. I felt it for the first time at age 32 after the birth of my first child....
Maybe you’ve never dated, and at this point, you feel like you’re missing out on an essential part of life. As you see your friends dating and sometimes forging serious relationships, you ask yourself, “Is it normal to have never been in love?” The answer is that yes, it is normal. Love is complicated and cannot be forced, but you can do more to invite love into your life if you wish....
All your relationships have enriched your life in some way. But when someone describes your newest attachment as a serial relationship, you feel called out. You look for a serial monogamy definition to clear things up. And you find one that sounds somewhat like what you’re doing. But isn’t it just how things are done, now? Not all of us live happily ever after with the first person we marry or move in with....
You’ve fallen in love, it’s the right time for you both, and you’re ready to tie the knot. But how should you go about popping the big question? Is proposing at home better than doing it in public? If you opt for the latter, what’s the best place? A park? Party? Restaurant? The answer, of course, depends on your situation, preferences, and location. But to help you sort through the possibilities, today, we’re breaking down the details of a public dinner proposal and laying out 11 critical things to consider....
It’s the perfect time to let a little creative sunshine into your imagination and plan something exciting and memorable. As the weather gets warmer, I start to get that fidgety feeling — eager to go outside, have an adventure, and plan some summer getaways. Do you have a list of summer bucket list ideas you want to do at least once during your lifetime? Maybe you’ve thought about places to go this summer like snorkeling in Bimini or running with the bulls in Spain....
Too often, women see their husbands as heroes and not ordinary men with cracks in their armor. A cheater’s behavior patterns tell us more by watching than by asking. According to a 2018 study by the General Social Survey, up to 20% of men have cheated on their wives. Men 35 and older are more likely to admit they have cheated, with 65 and older being the highest group of tell-tale cheaters....
You see potential. Or perhaps you and he have been married or seriously committed for years. Whatever the case, the problem is that he’s always busy, and his hectic schedule has you asking questions. Is he genuinely unavailable for valid reasons, or is he politely brushing you off? Is he faithful, or is “work” a euphemism for “cheating” or “dating other people”? Cozy up. Because below, we’re unpacking the ups, downs, and red flags of dating a busy man....
Maybe you’ve recently experienced a painful break-up, and you’ve found someone new who makes you feel desirable again. Or you may be with a new person who is just coming off a previous relationship, and you wonder if you’re just the soft landing spot while they heal and then move on. Either way, a rebound relationship brings its own level of confusion and potential pain, as one or both of the partners aren’t emotionally healthy enough to make it work....
You didn’t expect his romantic feelings toward you to die completely, much less give way to indifference or hostility. Maybe you don’t feel it every time he’s around. More and more, though, he leaves you with a heaviness on your heart and a growing conviction: “My husband hates me.” You’re confused and hurt. Part of you still hopes you’re reading too much into his behavior. But if you’re reading this post, the red flags described below can help clear the fog....
Maybe you’ve even come to associate it with a specific sensation in your body or a sudden change in your mood. Or maybe you just want to know whether your intuitions are correct. What are the signs that someone is missing you or thinking about you? And how is it even possible for you to know one way or the other? How to Tell If Someone Is Thinking About You Random sensations in your body can also be a strong clue that someone you know is thinking of you....
No worries, though. We’ll keep it classy while still leading you right to the best options out there. Dip your toe with some sexy adult games for date night, or dive right in with online sex games for couples. Whatever you’re looking for, you’ll find something worth trying in the list below. 23 Sex Games for Couples Enjoy our raunch-free descriptions of couple-approved steamy sexual games. As for the more intimate details, use your imagination (we know you have one)....
Do you find yourself thinking that when you encounter a sour-faced Eeyore who’s determined to be downcast no matter how positive things are? Don’t you want to shake them and say, “Hey, life is pretty good. Why do you keep dwelling on the bad stuff?” Perhaps they are seriously depressed, and that’s another matter altogether. But some people have a habit of looking on the dark side, well, just because....
There’s nothing quite so daunting as asking yourself this question only to see a vast emptiness ahead of you. How do you know what to do when you have no idea where you’re going? Even if you’re gainfully employed in a respectable career, you might still be frustrated and think, “I don’t know what to do with my life.” Is It Okay Not to Know What You Want to Do in Life?...
