SF Relationship Improvement Examiner

Should you ask him "how many before me?"

Sat, 26 Sep 2009 09:41:08 -0700

Asking about your boyfriend’s number of past sexual encounters is like standing outside to get a better look at the tornado passing by. You know you shouldn’t, you know it’s dangerous, and yet there you are, letting yo...

Office romance: Do or don't?

Fri, 25 Sep 2009 22:20:28 -0700

Don't.

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Meeting your significant other's needs

Thu, 17 Sep 2009 22:41:22 -0700

How many times have you given that special male in your life a teddy bear for Valentine's day? Now think about it, is that really what he wanted? Do you ever see him cuddling up to it? Holding it? Telling it his most intimate of thoughts? Pr...

The anatomy of peace: Resolving the heart of conflict

Mon, 24 Aug 2009 14:29:58 -0700

Photo by Jenna Rogers Additional tools to help me relate to people more compassionately and relieve me of life's stress and anxiety? Yes, please! As someone who holds t...

The mom and step-mom relationship: Can't we all just get along?

Wed, 19 Aug 2009 09:33:15 -0700

I’ve been reading a lot lately about the relationship between mom and step-mom. After all my readings, this is what I’ve found. The majority of women, and I’m talking intelligent and successful women, not your recurring...

Why pet names are important

Sun, 16 Aug 2009 12:14:28 -0700

Every morning when we wake up and he calls me by my pet name, I’m reminded of the love between us. No, I wouldn’t dare share with you what that pet name is. And honestly, it’s just a word I made up. You won’t find...

Celebrating the ones we love

Fri, 07 Aug 2009 11:53:04 -0700

We rush home to watch our favorite TV shows. We hurry to the grocery store and to the bank and to the cleaners. But we don’t rush to tell the ones we love that we do, in fact, love them. Why wait for that one designated day a year? Toda...

Advice Q & A: I can't stand the thought of my girlfriend being friends with this guy

Thu, 30 Jul 2009 10:58:00 -0700

Q: I’ve been dating this girl for 4 months. Right before we started we dated she was starting to see someone else but it didn’t work out between them. She remained friends with him and was open and honest to both me and him abou...

The 'nag' stops here

Wed, 29 Jul 2009 10:27:27 -0700

Here’s a quick tip. Stop nagging. I realize you probably have the best of intentions, but no one, and I’m referring specifically to your significant other, wants to hear you harass him one more time to g...

Relationship Improvement 101: What are some activities couples can enjoy together?

Sun, 26 Jul 2009 19:41:39 -0700

Are you and your special someone stuck in a rut? Do you liken your life to living in a nursing home that's in desperate need of an events coordinator? Dinner, movie, bed. Repeat? If so, here are some activites that you and...

Relationship advice Q & A

Fri, 24 Jul 2009 10:10:33 -0700

Q: I'm 18 years old and just had my first break-up with a girl. We had dated for about a year but since we're going away to college I thought it would be best to end the relationship. I was hoping we could remain friends. I tried to let her do...

How animals can improve our relationships

Thu, 23 Jul 2009 09:29:16 -0700

There’s no denying that furry friends can improve your quality of life. Multiple studies have been conducted proving that animals can lower blood pressure and stress levels while increasing your immune system. So how can this help you in ...

Relationship Improvement 101: How can I communicate effectively?

Mon, 20 Jul 2009 00:27:12 -0700

A relationship without effective communication is like a pile of dog poop. Given enough time, it will start to stink of assumptions and misunderstandings and will eventually deteriorate into nothing. Below are some basics to remember wh...

Why we should forgive

Mon, 13 Jul 2009 20:11:38 -0700

Whether you're holding onto a small grudge or gripping with all your might something larger, all you're doing is cheating yourself out of the life you deserve. Let's get something straight, forgiveness is something you do for yourse...

Take the Dr. Phil relationship health quiz

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 20:07:36 -0700

We all like a good relationship quiz every now and then, don't we? Well, I was browsing around and found this interactive relationship health quiz on Dr. Phil’s page. If you dare, go ahead and take it and see where you stand. It ...

Sharing expectations with prince charming

Tue, 07 Jul 2009 19:43:16 -0700

We’ve all done it, created a false mental image of him, a prince charming of sorts, ready to sweep us off our feet. You imagine him rushing home from work to cook you dinner whilst he tells you over and over again how beautiful you are....

Spice up this Fourth of July

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 12:13:49 -0700

Here’s today’s quick tip: Stay in and make your own “fireworks” this Fourth of July. Successful relationships include healthy doses of intimacy. Have some fun this Fourth. Try breaking out of your usual...

Jenna's top 5 self-improvement books

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 11:56:57 -0700

One of the keys to a successful relationship is conquering your own inner demons. If you can get past your jealousy, insecurity, low self esteem, and whatever other issues haunt you, the majority of problems that couples usually...

Romance poll: the result are in. now what?

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 08:08:10 -0700

The results of the Romance Poll are in. 45% of women said they were satisfied with the amount of romance in their relationship, 55% said they were not satisfied. Surprisingly, more evenly split than I would have guessed. But I want to ta...

He's not your girlfriend

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 07:42:47 -0700

Here’s today’s quick tip: He’s not your girlfriend You may think you understand, but do you really? Do you get upset when you drag him to the mall just to find he keeps checking his watch or looking for the nea...