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Men want sex and women want love? Not exactly.

Men want sex and women want love? Not exactly.

Our use of technology hints at something surprising about men and women.
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On Open Relationships and the Exclusivity Slider

On Open Relationships and the Exclusivity Slider

If you want security in your relationship, you better understand the distinction between security and monogamy.
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Mediocre sex is not an option.

Mediocre sex is not an option.

Long-term relationships are the ideal opportunity to have the best sex life you’ve ever had.
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Why I outed my own lie to my girlfriend

Why I outed my own lie to my girlfriend

For a different reason than you might think.
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Great sex involves exquisite pacing

Great sex involves exquisite pacing

The interplay between pleasure and desire, explained
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For Couples Who Love Each Other But Wonder If They’re Compatible

For Couples Who Love Each Other But Wonder If They’re Compatible

Perfect match… or deep connection?
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A Grown Man’s Guide to Becoming a More Confident Lover & Partner.

A Grown Man’s Guide to Becoming a More Confident Lover & Partner.

It starts with taking positive steps for oneself
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What Sex Is.

What Sex Is.

In which I propose a working definition.
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Why The Word “Jealousy” Is Useless — Jealousy Part 1

Why The Word “Jealousy” Is Useless — Jealousy Part 1

We need something a bit more nuanced to get to root causes and effective resolutions.
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Your prospects for a great love life with your long-term partner

Your prospects for a great love life with your long-term partner

Does sex improve or decline in a committed relationship? What’s required to have a great love life long-term? Here’s an analogy…
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3 Questions To Move Past Anger Quickly

3 Questions To Move Past Anger Quickly

Anger isn’t as dangerous as we think… or as useful. Here’s what you need to know to transition from emotional to effective.
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Your refusal to be self-sufficient is not the same as wanting a relationship

Your refusal to be self-sufficient is not the same as wanting a rel...

How long can someone remain unhappily single before they admit that it’s more than just a searching problem?
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It’s 2017 and it’s still possible for a woman to be TOO capable to be considered a good mate. WTF!

It’s 2017 and it’s still possible for a woman to be TOO capable to ...

THE PROBLEM is we’re still stuck with our grandparents’ sensibilities about how romantic relationships are supposed to work.
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Working Monogamy

Working Monogamy

Don’t focus on monogamy. Focus on improving the relationship.
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The simplest math of how to touch a clitoris

The simplest math of how to touch a clitoris

(Hint: it’s just like a penis, only completely different.)
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Insecurity — Jealousy Part 4

Insecurity — Jealousy Part 4

When you’re more likely to abandon you than your partner is.
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Emotional outsourcing doesn’t work in the long run, fellas.

Emotional outsourcing doesn’t work in the long run, fellas.

He’s a producer by nature. Results-oriented, focused, stoic or even brooding at times. She’s loving and nurturing by nature. She loves him…
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