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What Is Considered Cheating To You? [POLL]

Lucky Larry — Thu, 11 Apr 2013 20:14:38 +0000

There was a lot of traffic through the studio this afternoon, while playing Hyper Hi-Lo today and one of the conversations that was brought into the studio for discussion by a few staffers was the subject of cheating. At issue was, exactly what is cheating. Women have a different definition than men and then again [...]

How Do Americans Feel About Interracial Marriage?

Shauna Wright — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 08:00:43 +0000

Just 45 years ago, interracial marriage was banned in many US states. But after the Supreme Court’s landmark ruling in Loving v. Virginia declared such bans unconstitutional in 1967, those couples were free to marry — and a new study finds they’re doing so at an increasing rate.

Men Change Their Speech Patterns Around Fertile Women

Shauna Wright — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 19:00:33 +0000

Even the most debonair men will likely tell you they’ve been tongue-tied around women at some point in their lives. Now a new study suggests that when young men interact with a woman who’s ovulating, they actually alter their speech patterns. Research with 123 male and five female college students, all of them heterosexual, revealed [...]

Don't Have a Date This Valentine's Day? Get Matched Up With a Pet

Vetstreet Editors — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 15:00:19 +0000

They say that beauty is skin deep. Apparently, the same goes for cuteness, which is why the ASPCA’s Meet Your Match pet pairing program — designed to match pet and human personalities — has been such a success. Instead of bringing home the most adorable pooch or kitten that first catches their eye, soon-to-be pet [...]

6 Valentine's Day Dates Gone Horribly Wrong [PHOTOS]

Drew Weisholtz — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 16:00:40 +0000

While Valentine’s Day is considered the most romantic day of the year, it doesn’t always go according to plan for everyone. Here’s a look at some people Valentine’s Days that could’ve been better. All photos are credited to Thinkstock and all added graphics were created by TheFW staff. Read Original: 6 Valentine’s Day Dates Gone [...]

Study: Online Dating Sites Are Used Now More Than Ever

Daryl Nelson — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 19:00:50 +0000

Looking for love online? You’re not alone. A study from the University of Rochester finds meeting a person online has surpassed all other forms of match making besides meeting someone through a mutual friend. Although researchers admit that there are definite benefits to online matchmaking, they also say users should not place too much confidence [...]

What Are the Secrets of a Happy Marriage?

Shauna Wright — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 02:00:49 +0000

A new poll of 2,000 happily married couples in the UK has revealed what seem to be the secrets of a successful union: one argument per week and two vacations a year. Almost 60 percent of respondents said vacations together provide a reminder of why they love each other so much, probably because more than [...]

Love Can Make Us Perceive Outsiders as a 'Threat'

Shauna Wright — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 22:00:15 +0000

With Valentine’s Day fast approaching, don’t be surprised if coupled people suddenly seem more hostile. New research presented at the annual meeting of the Society for Personality and Social Psychology shows such behavior is actually rooted in fear. In three studies with 130 people in long-term relationships, Jon Maner, a psychologist at Florida State University, [...]

Divorce Is Harder for Younger People to Handle

Shauna Wright — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 12:15:36 +0000

While you may think older people would have a tougher time dealing with a marriage falling apart, research actually shows the opposite — younger people who get divorced often suffer more negative health effects than their older counterparts. Michigan State University sociologist Hui Liu analyzed the self-reported health of more than 1,200 participants in a [...]

Being Ignored Hurts, Even by a Stranger

Daryl Nelson — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 17:00:24 +0000

Many people get feelings of stress when they feel excluded from something, and results from a recent study, published in the journal Psychological Science, shows that feelings of inclusion can even come by way of a complete stranger. Often times, human nature will dictate a need for us to be connected to something larger than [...]

Men Reveal What They Need Help With from Their Better Half

Tom Morgan — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 10:00:02 +0000

Question: According to a new survey, three out of five men say they want their significant other to do this for them. What is it? Answer: Pick out their clothes. Short of that, maybe they can have Tim Gunn come over to lend some of his expertise! [SoJO] Read Original: Men Reveal What They Need [...]

Cell Phones Eliminate the Three-Day Rule in Dating — Survey of the Day

Shauna Wright — Wed, 26 Oct 2011 18:00:53 +0000

If a new survey from dating site Match.com is to be believed, the rules of dating have changed — largely because of cell phones, email and texting. The so-called LoveGeist survey, given to singles in the UK, found the traditional “three-day rule” for contact after a first date no longer applies. The new standard? A [...]

Study Says Women on the Pill Choose More Stable Partners

Shauna Wright — Fri, 14 Oct 2011 13:30:44 +0000

New research suggests women on birth control pills tend to choose men they feel will be more stable relationship partners over guys who may be better looking or sexier. In the study, Scottish and Czech scientists asked 2,500 women who had at least one child about their relationships with their partners, and which method of [...]

Mexico City Considers Renewable Two-Year Marriage Term

Shauna Wright — Tue, 04 Oct 2011 01:00:28 +0000

Some lawmakers in Mexico City are considering amending marriage laws to allow for an initial two-year marriage term that can be renewed if the couple stays together. If they don’t, they can separate with no official divorce needed.

Top 5 Signs He's NOT The One

J Kay — Fri, 23 Sep 2011 16:00:29 +0000

Ladies, aren't you tired of investing time and energy into a guy only to find out he is a complete d-bag. Well I am here to assist you in your quest for love. Next time you are out at the bar or club with your girls you will be better prepared and know all the warning signs. I

Teen Bride Courtney Stodden to Get Reality Show

Jeremy Taylor — Fri, 23 Sep 2011 00:00:49 +0000

Yup,we all saw this one coming. Courtney Stodden, who burst into the public’s consciousness in May when the then-16-year-old married 51-year-old actor Doug Hutchison, is getting a reality show. According Stodden’s mother, Krista Keller (who manages the couple), Merv Griffin Entertainment will be producing the show, which doesn’t have a title or a network yet. Stodden [...]

Heather Locklear Is Engaged; Joy Behar, Sherri Shepherd, and Brooke Burke Get Married

Shauna Wright — Mon, 15 Aug 2011 16:00:28 +0000

If you’re into celebrity romances, it’s been a busy few days for you.

Actress Heather Locklear announced over the weekend that she’s engaged to her longtime boyfriend and ‘Melrose Place’ co-star, Jack Wagner. It’ll be his second marriage and her third — she was once wed to Motley Crue drummer Tommy Lee and later to Bon Jovi guitarist Richie Sambora, with whom she has a 13-year-old daughter.

Watch One Couple Have Over 40 Cliched Relationship Arguments in Under Two Minutes [VIDEO]

Shauna Wright — Thu, 28 Jul 2011 19:00:53 +0000

Bickering adults may have matured past the stage of saying “I know you are, but what am I?” but that doesn’t mean we don’t hurl a whole litany of trite taunts during verbal spars with our partners.

And in this web short, comedians Casey Donahue and Laura Willcox act them all out in a mere two minutes.

Almost Half of Men Would Dump Their Girlfriend If She Got Fat

Jeremy Taylor — Thu, 28 Jul 2011 14:00:00 +0000

When it comes to looks, we now have further evidence that man are more shallow than women. A survey by Ask Men of 70,000 people from the United States, Canada, Australia and Great Britain has revealed that 48 percent of guys say they would end their relationship with a girlfriend who become fat. When the [...]

Best Beach Make-Out Scenes in Movies [VIDEOS]

Chip Sandalwood — Wed, 27 Jul 2011 12:00:55 +0000

A kiss is a kiss is a kiss – except when it's more than a kiss.

Hollywood is famous for its kiss scenes. Whether it's the waves cascading against the sand or the sun shining down in all the right places, some of the most romantic have undoubtedly taken place on the beach.

Which is why we've decided