Relationships

Though there are several types of relationships, we focus primarily on a range of topics involving matters of the heart. Romantic relationships may be the most important connection that we make with another person throughout our life. Love is a powerful emotion and has several nuances.

Do you think it's wrong to get married for the benefits? When two people of the opposite sex with the same sexual preference get married, it is known as a "lavender marriage." Apparently, it's the latest trend, though it has been around for quite a while. A lavender marriage is a marriage of convenience. It is said that Rock Hudson, a star in the Golden Age of Hollywood who was later found to be gay,... Click to continue Do you think it's wrong to get married for the benefits?

Would you take relationship advice from someone that isn't in a relationship? There are several relationship gurus offering advice to individuals and couples, and sometimes, these people aren't in a relationship themselves or, even worse, have had a relationship fail. Perhaps it's a relationship counselor, someone on a YouTube video, a friend, a relative, or just some random individual that would like to advise you about... Click to continue Would you take relationship advice from someone that isn't in a relationship?

Do you take spiritual beliefs or religion into consideration before starting a relationship with someone? If you're a Christian, it may be a bit too late when you find out you've married a devil worshipper. Obviously, most cases may not be that extreme, but people may discover that they have irreconcilable differences before they even tie the knot. Interfaith marriages are marriages in which two people of different religions engage in matrimony. These ... Click to continue Do you take spiritual beliefs or religion into consideration before starting a relationship with someone?

Is it intrusive to ask your significant other their whereabouts? In the event tragedy strikes and your significant other goes missing, you may be expected to know their location or their anticipated whereabouts. This is a recurring scenario that plays out in police dramas on television and with real-life law enforcement as well: a girlfriend disappears, and the first suspect is the boyfriend (if she has one). Af... Click to continue Is it intrusive to ask your significant other their whereabouts?

Can a relationship with your ex work? Breaking up is an emotionally taxing ordeal to endure for some people, especially if the relationship was very serious. If it was a marriage and a child or children are involved, many people feel it's worth a try. Relationships end for many reasons, some as simple as incompatibility and some as complex as infidelity. In the world of romance, someti... Click to continue Can a relationship with your ex work?

Do you take finances into consideration before beginning a relationship with someone? Money is often a focal point in romantic relationships and one of the primary reasons that romantic relationships dissolve - well, the lack thereof. Undoubtedly, financial stability plays a key role in a comfortable life, especially if you're a couple that plans on raising children. However, there are some couples that successfully navigate the bat... Click to continue Do you take finances into consideration before beginning a relationship with someone?

When a woman hits a man, should he go to the police? Blac Chyna, known as a model, television personality, rapper, and socialite, recently had a lawsuit filed against her stemming from a 2021 incident where she allegedly assaulted her ex-boyfriend Twin Hector. Hector alleges the attack took place while he was asleep in their bed, and he also claims this isn't the first time that she has been violent ... Click to continue When a woman hits a man, should he go to the police?

Should you get a divorce if your spouse cheats on you? Couples sometimes take vows when they get married. We typically hear things like the marriage will be for better or worse, in sickness and health, and until death do they part. However, 50% of marriages ultimately end in divorce or separation. The number one reason that we discovered during our research was infidelity. Couples argue, the economy ha... Click to continue Should you get a divorce if your spouse cheats on you?

Gaslighting. Is it a real thing? Gaslighting is a term coined from the movie Gaslight, which was released in 1944 and stars legendary actors Charles Boyer and Ingrid Bergman. As a side note, Ingrid Bergman also appeared in Casablanca, a Hollywood classic. Anyway, the term "gaslighting" has gained traction in recent years. It has been rehashed as a psychological phenomenon whereby... Click to continue Gaslighting. Is it a real thing?

Should homosexual and lesbian couples be able to marry? There have already been laws passed in several states granting the right to marry homosexual and lesbian couples. There are those that hold dear to the belief that marriage is an institution between a man and a woman. Some also believe that the union between lesbian and gay couples should be redefined or not allowed at all. Lesbian and gay couples ... Click to continue Should homosexual and lesbian couples be able to marry?

Does a man's size matter to women in their relationship? Scientific studies suggest that the average male penis is approximately 6" in length when erect - some studies say it's slightly shorter. Some women may prefer larger penises, but according to science, they are quite rare. Out of 100 men, only 5 would have a penis larger than 16 cm (6.29") while erect. Also, only 5 out of 100 men would have a penis... Click to continue Does a man's size matter to women in their relationship?

Should a man open the door for a woman when they're in a relationship? One could argue that opening the door for a woman is a primitive deed that ranks up there with a man throwing his coat down so a woman can walk over a puddle. However, it may be regarded as a polite gesture even when the woman isn't the man's significant other. Some see it as old-fashioned and outdated, and it may be offensive to some women who fee... Click to continue Should a man open the door for a woman when they're in a relationship?

How often do you take astrological signs into consideration when making relationship decisions? Astrology has been deemed a pseudoscience, but it has been practiced for centuries in one form or another. For those that have never read a horoscope, you may find them oddly accurate or way off base. Astrology relies on the position of stars and movements of celestial bodies to make determinations about a person’s persona and to advise them on day... Click to continue How often do you take astrological signs into consideration when making relationship decisions?

In heterosexual relationships, who should pay for the first date? Traditionally, men have paid to take women out on a date, but times have changed somewhat. Women may earn as much as men, if not more. Men may still feel obligated to pick up the check regardless. There are women that take offense to such notions. Typically, it is the man that asks the woman to go out, and he'll usually choose the venue. Etiquette ... Click to continue In heterosexual relationships, who should pay for the first date?