At an evening class at Stanford, the last lecture was on the mind-body connection — the relationship between stress and disease.  The speaker (head of psychiatry at Stanford) said, among other things, that one of the best things that a man could do for his health is to be married to a woman. Whereas for a woman, one of the best things she could do for her health was to nurture her relationships with her girlfriends. Continue reading “Take Two Friends and Call Me in the Morning!” »

Were you guys every really happy together? If you can truly answer yes to this question then chances are there is something there that you two can work with. But keep in mind it’s always easy after a breakup to only think of the happy times, not only that, something provided the impetus for the breakup. Continue reading “Is It Possible For You And Your Ex To Get Back Together?” »

(Article Dashboard) – You met last year on New Year’s Eve at Time Square and shared your first kiss at the stroke of midnight. You had an instant connection that you’ve never experienced with anyone in your history of gay dating – it was a perfect night!

But, there’s a downside – you were just visiting New York for the holidays. Your career, family, friends and dog are all in San Jose. Because you both have high-powered careers, you’ve only had the opportunity to spend a couple weekends visiting each other. When you’re together everything just feels so right though. It’s about time you have ‘the talk’ – should you try to make things work long distance or not? Are you willing to do whatever it takes? And most importantly, will you be happy? Continue reading “Navigating Long-distance Relationships” »

(Article Dashboard) – Okay, before you start playing cupid and taking on the role of matchmaking guru, you have to ask yourself: Are you doing it right? You have to know that not every cute guy deserves to be with your pretty girlfriend Kate. Or that not every Brad Pitt look-alike will actually hit it off with your Jen Aniston doppelganger friend. (Besides, we all know how that relationship went.) Continue reading “Master The Art Of Matchmaking” »

(Article Dashboard) -  Divorce is a misery to begin with. You feel rejected and dejected. It’s a mess and a mess emotionally. And now you’re back in the dating world. Wouldn’t YOU want to know some dating after divorce tips before relaunching yourself into the meet and meat market of dating? Do you want some help before and guidance before you go on those dates again? Who wouldn’t! Continue reading “7 Top Tips For Dating After Divorce From A Dating Expert” »

(ARA) – Domestic violence is often talked about behind closed doors or never discussed at all. To break the silence, Academy Award-winning actress Mira Sorvino is joining forces with The Allstate Foundation to encourage Americans to Tell a Gal P.A.L. to talk about domestic violence. Continue reading “Talk for a change to help end domestic violence” »

(ARA) – Ever wonder what your significant other is doing behind the shower curtain? Whether the toilet seat is left up or down or the toothpaste cap is left on or off — the differences between men and women’s bathroom habits are undeniable. Continue reading “Men vs. women — understanding the bathroom gender divide” »

(ARA) – Yearbooks are the original social networking venue. Interactive and timeless, yearbooks tell the story of the year at a particular school reflecting its richness and diversity.

Everyone is Included

Inclusiveness is one of the key reasons yearbooks remain in demand. Technology provides an easy way for all students and parents to upload and share images with the yearbook staff. Continue reading “Yearbooks: The original ‘social networking’ tool” »

(ARA) – The hectic pace of day-to-day life shows few signs of slowing; however, the peaceful sanctuary couples are seeking may be closer than they think – in their own bedrooms.

For many of today’s couples though, the terms “bedroom” and “peaceful sanctuary” are more an oxymoron than a reality. A recent survey from the National Sleep Foundation found 25 to 33 percent of couples feel their relationships are negatively impacted by their partner’s bad sleep habits, and Tempur-Pedic’s 2009 Wellness Survey supports this notion, finding 61 percent of adults admit they wish the bedroom was a place where they could relax. Continue reading “Finding relationship refuge with a good night’s sleep” »

(ARA) – You can hear the wedding bells already, but before you say “I do,” there are a number of important things that you and your future spouse must do to become officially married. Continue reading “Seven tips to ensure a worry-free wedding day” »