http://www.examiner.com/x-538-Relationship-Examiner?cid=exrss-Relationship-Examiner en-us Sun, 22 Nov 2009 06:41:45 -0700 Fri, 20 Nov 2009 05:01:17 -0700 BlogCFC http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://www.examiner.com/x-538-Relationship-Examiner~y2009m11d20-Addiction--the-story-of-Irene-Vilar?cid=exrss-Relationship-Examiner photo credit:irenevilar.comReviewing books is generally not something most journalists do in their columns on a recurring basis. We do gladly review books for our colleagues and for other professionals we have met in our line work. It is our ple... addiction abortion Irene Vilar Fri, 20 Nov 2009 05:01:17 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-538-Relationship-Examiner~y2009m11d20-Addiction--the-story-of-Irene-Vilar?cid=exrss-Relationship-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-538-Relationship-Examiner~y2009m11d18-Youve-grown-as-a-person-he-hasnt--the-key-to-getting-your-life-together-in-sync?cid=exrss-Relationship-Examiner photo credit:awilliamhopperBuilding a relationship with someone you love takes time and energy but it is worth the investment. Once you have the basics down pat, life should be comfortable. Occasional arguments and disagreements notwithstanding,... relationships Kristen Houghton individual Wed, 18 Nov 2009 15:01:23 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-538-Relationship-Examiner~y2009m11d18-Youve-grown-as-a-person-he-hasnt--the-key-to-getting-your-life-together-in-sync?cid=exrss-Relationship-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-538-Relationship-Examiner~y2009m11d16-The-real-key-to-happy-holidays?cid=exrss-Relationship-Examiner Thanksgiving on a tropical isle? Christmas Eve watching fireworks over the Caribbean? At a ski lodge in front of a fireplace on New Year’s Day?  Spending the holidays relaxing instead of stressed? Yes!!  The key to spending a stress-f... couples in-laws Thanksgiving Kristen Houghton Mon, 16 Nov 2009 17:02:19 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-538-Relationship-Examiner~y2009m11d16-The-real-key-to-happy-holidays?cid=exrss-Relationship-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-538-Relationship-Examiner~y2009m11d15-Military-Spouses-How-to-Cope-With-Stress?cid=exrss-Relationship-Examiner photo credit: Fort Hood SentinelA project close to Michelle Obama's heart is the well-being of military spouses. She has held roundtable discussions where she has listened  to the personal stories of military spouses at Fort Bragg, women and men... Michelle Obama Kristen Houghton military wives Sun, 15 Nov 2009 16:09:38 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-538-Relationship-Examiner~y2009m11d15-Military-Spouses-How-to-Cope-With-Stress?cid=exrss-Relationship-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-538-Relationship-Examiner~y2009m11d13-Choosing-the-right-charity--Everythings-Personal-Nothings-Sacred?cid=exrss-Relationship-Examiner As the holiday season makes it's inevitable way towards us, I am barraged daily by charities. By mail, at the supermarket, by phone; everyone has a cause that needs my money. All of the causes are good ones, from helping to prevent children’s d... holidays Kristen Houghton charities Fri, 13 Nov 2009 05:09:53 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-538-Relationship-Examiner~y2009m11d13-Choosing-the-right-charity--Everythings-Personal-Nothings-Sacred?cid=exrss-Relationship-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-538-Relationship-Examiner~y2009m11d11-Marrying-your-best-friends-ex?cid=exrss-Relationship-Examiner photo credit:istock.wowowowRemember back in high school when your best friend broke up with a boy you liked? All that agonizing about what you would do if that boy asked you out?How long should you wait after the break-up before you could let him kno... marrying your best friend's ex Wed, 11 Nov 2009 15:51:00 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-538-Relationship-Examiner~y2009m11d11-Marrying-your-best-friends-ex?cid=exrss-Relationship-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-538-Relationship-Examiner~y2009m11d9-Happiness-keys-to-a-successful-relationship-with-yourself?cid=exrss-Relationship-Examiner photo credit:awilliamhopperphotographyMy friend meteorologist John Elliott of CBS news reminded me today that this week has been designated as The Pursuit of Happiness Week. This makes it a perfect time to use the  happiness key that  ... Kristen Houghton self-help Happiness Week Mon, 09 Nov 2009 15:32:09 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-538-Relationship-Examiner~y2009m11d9-Happiness-keys-to-a-successful-relationship-with-yourself?cid=exrss-Relationship-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-538-Relationship-Examiner~y2009m11d8-The-Happiness-Keys--living-successfully?cid=exrss-Relationship-Examiner What exactly are ©Happiness Keys? Doors need to be unlocked; so does happiness. Sometimes a lock is so rusted that it takes a tremendous effort to clean away the rust so the key can turn properly. And sometimes you have the wrong key and you hav... happiness Michelle Obama Sandra Bullock happiness keys Sun, 08 Nov 2009 08:49:47 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-538-Relationship-Examiner~y2009m11d8-The-Happiness-Keys--living-successfully?cid=exrss-Relationship-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-538-Relationship-Examiner~y2009m11d6-Your-breasts-are-ten-years-younger-than-you-are-and-other-stories?cid=exrss-Relationship-Examiner photo credit: awilliamhopper photography Did you know that your breasts are ten years younger than the rest of your body? It makes sense since puberty and breasts don’t really show up for at least the first decade of life, but I had to lea... plastic surgery humor Kristen Houghton Fri, 06 Nov 2009 06:48:46 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-538-Relationship-Examiner~y2009m11d6-Your-breasts-are-ten-years-younger-than-you-are-and-other-stories?cid=exrss-Relationship-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-538-Relationship-Examiner~y2009m11d4-Why-he-wont-commit-to-a-serious-relationship?cid=exrss-Relationship-Examiner photo credit: AWilliamHopperHas this happened to you? You are part of a fabulous, attractive couple. Your friends tell you with a touch of friendly envy that you both turn heads wherever you go. Your sex life is incredibly good; you’re compatib... couples love commitment Kristen Houghton Wed, 04 Nov 2009 16:27:39 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-538-Relationship-Examiner~y2009m11d4-Why-he-wont-commit-to-a-serious-relationship?cid=exrss-Relationship-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-538-Relationship-Examiner~y2009m11d3-Whos-sexy-You-are?cid=exrss-Relationship-Examiner photo credit:GlamourMagazine/myfbnsWhat's sexy? You are and you should realize it. Unfortunately, if you ask most women if there is something about her body she would like to change you will get answers galore!Women say:“I’d like-a smalle... real women Kristen Houghton plus-size curves Tue, 03 Nov 2009 15:05:42 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-538-Relationship-Examiner~y2009m11d3-Whos-sexy-You-are?cid=exrss-Relationship-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-538-Relationship-Examiner~y2009m11d1-Sandra-Bullock--the-key-to-happiness-is-being-selfish?cid=exrss-Relationship-Examiner photo credit:msn.entertainmen.Actor Sandra Bullock says she 'always puts herself first and doesn't worry what anyone else thinks.' 'I never did anything according to what anyone else wanted. That's why I think I am happy. I have to fight every s... Sandra Bullock happiness And Then I'll Be Happy Sun, 01 Nov 2009 16:38:34 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-538-Relationship-Examiner~y2009m11d1-Sandra-Bullock--the-key-to-happiness-is-being-selfish?cid=exrss-Relationship-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-538-Relationship-Examiner~y2009m10d31-Member-Hetty-A-Halloween-Story-by-CK-Houghton?cid=exrss-Relationship-Examiner nationalghosthunters/photo/scot “Look, oh Hetty, look! Isn’t that sweet-she looks so sweet! A fairy princess waiting for her prince to come! Oh! Can you see her, Hetty?”  “Yes, yes, Deirdre, I can see her.&rdquo... Halloween ghost story Sat, 31 Oct 2009 08:15:59 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-538-Relationship-Examiner~y2009m10d31-Member-Hetty-A-Halloween-Story-by-CK-Houghton?cid=exrss-Relationship-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-538-Relationship-Examiner~y2009m10d29-Women-your-intelligence-is-not-measured-by-your-cup-size-Everythings-Personal-Nothings-Sacred?cid=exrss-Relationship-Examiner photo courtesyVanity Fair/linYou have to give the scientific community credit. They keep coming up with interesting topics to examine, no pun intended. One of the best was the study that asked the question: “Do big-breasted women have lower IQs... women breasts intelligence Thu, 29 Oct 2009 17:34:34 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-538-Relationship-Examiner~y2009m10d29-Women-your-intelligence-is-not-measured-by-your-cup-size-Everythings-Personal-Nothings-Sacred?cid=exrss-Relationship-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-538-Relationship-Examiner~y2009m10d28-Halloween-is-fun-for-adults-too?cid=exrss-Relationship-Examiner HappyHallowe'en!Dressing up as someone else can be fun and interesting for couples. If you’re invited to a party where costumes are expected, you might like to dress as a couple from your favorite movie, Broadway show, or book. Through the year... sexy Hallowe'en adult Wed, 28 Oct 2009 17:46:06 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-538-Relationship-Examiner~y2009m10d28-Halloween-is-fun-for-adults-too?cid=exrss-Relationship-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-538-Relationship-Examiner~y2009m10d27-An-interdependent-relationship--will-this-work-for-you?cid=exrss-Relationship-Examiner There are as many types of relationships between men and women as there are men and women themselves. What works for one couple may not always work for another. No two couples are alike when it comes to how they choose to create their partnership.An ... relationships couples Brangelina interdependent Tue, 27 Oct 2009 16:50:53 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-538-Relationship-Examiner~y2009m10d27-An-interdependent-relationship--will-this-work-for-you?cid=exrss-Relationship-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-538-Relationship-Examiner~y2009m10d25-The-art-of-happy-stepparenting?cid=exrss-Relationship-Examiner You’re in love, you’re getting married; life looks good and beautiful. There’s only one minor hitch; besides becoming a new husband or wife you’re going to become an instant Dad or Mom. The job becomes even more difficult... step-parenting blended family Sun, 25 Oct 2009 14:46:01 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-538-Relationship-Examiner~y2009m10d25-The-art-of-happy-stepparenting?cid=exrss-Relationship-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-538-Relationship-Examiner~y2009m10d22-No-Woman-Diets-AloneTheres-always-a-man-behind-her-eating-a-donut?cid=exrss-Relationship-Examiner It’s difficult to lose weight when you’re around a man who is exactly the same weight, give or take two pounds, as he was in college. A man who can put his jeans on over a pair of sweat pants and not look like the Michelin tire man, a man... relationships humor diet Thu, 22 Oct 2009 18:31:13 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-538-Relationship-Examiner~y2009m10d22-No-Woman-Diets-AloneTheres-always-a-man-behind-her-eating-a-donut?cid=exrss-Relationship-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-538-Relationship-Examiner~y2009m10d21-When-he-says-Its-Me-Not-You-he-is-telling-the-truth?cid=exrss-Relationship-Examiner It is the classic break-up statement. Your guy is telling you that there’s a problem in your relationship and he needs some space, that maybe you two should date other people. When you ask, stunned, “why, what did I do,” he responds... sex AND THEN I'LL BE HAPPY! break-up Wed, 21 Oct 2009 16:56:18 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-538-Relationship-Examiner~y2009m10d21-When-he-says-Its-Me-Not-You-he-is-telling-the-truth?cid=exrss-Relationship-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-538-Relationship-Examiner~y2009m10d20-The-importance-of-makeup-sex?cid=exrss-Relationship-Examiner You had a major league, no-holds-barred, fight. You both used words like sharpened weapons; feelings are not only hurt, they're ripped to shreds and in the calm after the storm you are mad as hell. You fume for days. The last thing you want is physic... relationships couples make-up sex Tue, 20 Oct 2009 05:25:03 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-538-Relationship-Examiner~y2009m10d20-The-importance-of-makeup-sex?cid=exrss-Relationship-Examiner