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One expert explains how past flames can set fire to present romances.

By Kristin Wong Aug 15, 2012 5:23PM

Photo: Take A Pix Media/Getty ImagesWe all have a bit of a fascination with stories of long lost love. They're epically romantic, after all, and usually filled with heartache, humor and, most importantly, a happy ending.

It's easy to romanticize these stories because they're, well, romantic. But one psychologist, who has been studying the topic of "lost love" for more than 15 years, says there's a dark side that tends to get overlooked.

 

How to have a bipartisanship—with your spouse.

By Kristin Wong Aug 15, 2012 2:55PM

photo courtesy of Christina GarciaDon't talk about religion or politics. The golden rule of polite dinner conversation may work with acquaintances, friends and even family, but when it comes to relationships, these conversations are usually unavoidable.

As well they should be, say experts. Talking about hefty social issues is important in relationships, especially if you and your partner don’t particularly see eye to eye. But psychologists say there's a precise way to tackle these issues—so they don't kill your relationship.

 

But long lost love doesn't always have a happy ending.

By Kristin Wong Aug 14, 2012 2:58PM

Happy ending love stories aren't always easy. Sometimes, they take years. In the case of Laura Melon and Larry Wasser, their story took nearly 40 years.

The Huffington Post featured a story on the couple, who were childhood friends. Like a lot of old friends, they lost touch. But years later, by pure coincidence, the two ended up back in each other's lives.

 

Plus—tips on how to avoid wedding day disasters.

By Kristin Wong Aug 13, 2012 3:19PM

Photo: Courtesy of Ramoncito Campo/ReutersThe Philippine capital of Manila has been experiencing a devastating surge of tropical monsoon rains over the past week. Families have been evacuating; streets have been flooding. But Hernelie Ruazol and Ram Campo didn't let the dangerous weather keep them from tying the knot. Last week, the two married inside the flooded San Antonio de Padua Parish Church in Singalong, Manila.

 
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And four things you can do about it.

By Kristin Wong Aug 10, 2012 2:25PM

Photo: Biggie Productions/Getty ImagesAll work and no play may make us dull—but it's also killing our sex lives.

This week, CNN reported that a recent study from the National Sleep Foundation found that one in every four couples in the U.S. are so sleep-deprived, they're often too tired for sex. The problem is becoming increasingly prevalent, but couples can remedy the issue with a few simple steps.

 

Would you like some coffee with your breakfast? How about a marriage?

By Kristin Wong Aug 9, 2012 8:00PM

Photo: Alan Diaz/AP

As wedding costs continue to rise, couples are getting more creative about finding budget-friendly ways to tie the knot. Well, here's another resourceful solution—elope over breakfast.

Denny's, the popular breakfast-all-day diner, is planning to open a new location that will include a fully-functioning wedding chapel. Where, you ask? Vegas, of course.

 

Even on vacation, couples don't take a break from fighting.

By Kristin Wong Aug 9, 2012 2:51PM

Photo: John Foxx/Getty ImagesFighting seems to be having a moment. A recent study found that arguing might actually be the most effective way to resolve conflict in relationship. And while researchers and psychologists may support that finding, nobody wants to fight while on vacation.

But a recent survey found that couples do not take a break from arguing just because they're on holiday. A whopping 79 percent of couples say they have at least two big fights while on vacation. Here are the top reasons for those tiffs.

 

Good news for the folically challenged.

By Kristin Wong Aug 8, 2012 3:07PM

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"When's the last time you saw a bald president?" Larry David recently asked in an interview with Huffington Post. "There'll be a woman and a Jewish president and maybe even a Muslim president before a bald president. That's my prediction: There'll be a Muslim president before a bald president."

They may feel discriminated against, but a recent survey brings good news to the bald community: plenty of women actually prefer a hairless head. Online dating site OurTime.com ranked the top cities where bald guys get the most attention from ladies.

 
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