Here a few signs of restlessness in marriage, plus my thoughts on the question most couples ask: do I still want to be married, or do I want to break free and start fresh? Here’s what one reader says: “This past year, I’ve been questioning my happiness and whether I still want to be married. [...]
It is possible to live happily with the knowledge that you ended a relationship. Yes, you can say “I feel guilty for breaking up” – and still be fulfilled, healthy, and at peace with yourself. These tips for coping with guilty feelings are inspired by a wife who wants out of her marriage. She says: [...]
You have a great marriage, but your husband isn’t interested in having sex with you. This happens more often than you think – to even the happiest married couples. Here’s what one reader says: “We are not intimate at all. There is zero passion. We talk about it, he always listens and says we need [...]
Wives are mean to their husbands, husbands mean to wives, siblings mean to each other…here are a few reasons why we hurt the ones we love so much. Plus a tip or two on how to stop being mean. You may recognize yourself in this comment from a reader: “I’m 22 and have been with [...]
Here are a few signs you’re ready to start dating again. While there is no “rule” on when it’s too soon to date after a breakup, there are signs you aren’t ready. Here’s what a reader says on my article about avoiding rebound love: “My boyfriend and I broke up three months ago. I’m 36 [...]
You tried everything to get over your ex, and nothing works. Here’s a list of things that help most people get over their exes, and a few things to try when nothing else works. These tips are inspired by a reader who says: “I’ve tried everything under the sun but I’m still stuck in the [...]
Whether you’re in a new relationship or trying to fire up an old flame, you’ll find something you can use in these easy ways to say “I love you.” They’re not just words! These ways to profess your love are big and little actions that make a big difference in your everyday interactions. Knowing different [...]
What is the biggest doubt you have about your relationship? Here’s how to cope with the worries, fears, and doubts your relationship brings. These tips are inspired by smart businesswoman and author, Lisa Bloom. Here’s what she writes in Think: Straight Talk for Women to Stay Smart in a Dumbed-Down World: “One of the best [...]
Even when you know breaking up is the best choice, it’s sad and depressing. These reasons breaking up is hard to do will help you cope – they’re from two women who weren’t well-behaved! Why women who weren’t well behaved? Because those are my favourite type of women! And it’s May, so here on Quips [...]
If you can’t or aren’t willing to see what’s really going on (or WRONG) with your marriage, then you’ll never get your relationship back on track. The following marriage tips are inspired by two women: a reader who recently commented on my article about marriages ending, and Sheryl Sandberg. Here on Quips and Tips during [...]
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