Love is a beautiful thing, until it fades away. The ladies have spoken — and here are some main reasons why they lose that lovin’ feeling…

Constant Criticism
It creeps into a relationship, eventually killing any warm and loving feelings a woman might have for her guy. The constant need to nit-pick and criticize every little thing she is doing “wrong” will usually a.) knock the wind out of her sails until she feels depleted and then b.), she is going to start caring less about putting any effort into the relationship …

You’ve lost that lovin’ feeling. You’ve lost that lovin’ feeling. You’ve lost that lovin’ feeling.

Business in the front. Business in the back.
If you’re in a relationship and you’re sharing any of the responsibilities of life (i.e. money, children, a home), it’s easy for your couple’s interaction to be reduced to a series of business conversations. You are business partners, there’s no changing that, but the key is being mindful of when you talk business and when you just relax and enjoy each other. It’s hard to be passionately in love …

We took a truck load of eHarmony men to the nearest sports bar and then talked about what makes a woman sexy!

She’s Playful
Women who take themselves too seriously are seriously not sexy. There’s something about a woman who is comfortable enough to be playful, flirty, and not worry that she is risking her reputation. Please don’t confuse playful with silly. Silly women who are clowning for attention are vexing. In fact, one man suggested that playfulness is a great sign of maturity – a woman who loves life and isn’t …

From the women in our office to the vast community of ladies on Advice, here are the top ten traits women find completely undeniable!

He’s Got Talent
Whether it’s his guitar-playing ability, his handyman expertise or penchant for photography, women love a man who has a passion and is good at it. There’s something very alluring about a lively, interesting guy with skills!
His Listening Ability
Guys, maybe we impress easily, but the fact that you actually remember how we order our lattes or that our favorite writer’s new novel is out is a …

The first few weeks when you’re getting to know someone can be filled with nerves, excitement and expectation. Ever wonder what a man really thinks during those early encounters with you? Get the answer straight from the male mind here.

Have you ever gone on a few dates with a guy, thought things were going well, and then things fizzled out without warning?
I can’t tell you how many women write to me about this. They had a great couple of first dates, the guy kept asking her back out, …

From music to movies and activities – it’s every kind of summer date you can dream of!

Gourmet Picnics, Local Products
Your date is one in a million, and they deserve more than any old picnic. You wouldn’t settle for your sweetie, so why settle for egg salad when you could have so much more? With enticing fresh markets popping up everywhere as we head into summer, try some locally grown or gourmet products to make your picnic that much more special. Go for goat cheese instead of cream cheese, pear-apple wine …

Too much nostalgia for the “good ol’ days” is a slippery slope. We often paint the past with a golden glow, glossing over imperfections that were obvious at the time. But it’s also unwise to assume that anything out of fashion deserves to be buried and forgotten forever. It can’t hurt to take inventory once in a while and reconsider what we’ve left behind—and assess what we may have lost in the process.

Slow Down
Looking back, it’s easy to roll our eyes at how dating used to be done. Still, yesterday’s …

Everyone thinks they’re going to be different.
But then the kids have to be shipped off to school, Junior has a runny nose, the laundry has to be done, jobs are stressful, and then at the end of the day all you wanna do is sink into the oblivion of the television and sleep. Sex isn’t on the menu — or if it is, it’s buried somewhere beneath desserts and beverages.

A recent study of couples revealed that the not-so-smug marrieds surveyed averaged 66 times per year when it came to sexual …

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You’re dating, it’s wonderful, then bam! The breakup happens out of nowhere. Here are the biggest reasons why relationships don’t last…

You Have Secrets
Joe was a nice guy, but he had lots of secrets. For example, his parents didn’t know he drank alcohol, and so when they came for a visit he and his girlfriend had to stash their wine collection in the basement. There were dozens of these little life secrets that he felt he had to keep. One day Kari said, “Enough!” and threw in the towel. If you’ve …

We all have that one friend who’s legendary for his 1,000-volume porn library or her entire bureau full of multi-functional, high-performance sex toys.
For that friend, collecting sexual accessories is a hobby. For almost everyone else, it’s intimidating and potentially expensive. Also truly unnecessary in my opinion. My top 10 nightstand must-haves are versatile, widely available and cost under $10 each. Ready to play?

Stockings
Much more than a simple undergarment, stockings are a blindfold, an erotic gag and a surprisingly strong restraint for those of you with headboards and/or four-posters and BDSM …

Is it lowering your standards or being realistic when you decide to settle for ‘Mr. Good Enough’?
Mr. Good Enough is looking pretty great when you watch your best friend get married, and you’re not even dating anyone …

or when you go out with a “very nice” person who doesn’t exactly make your heart flutter and your adrenaline surge …
or when you’re sitting at home, alone, on a Friday night watching another ridiculous romantic comedy.
When you experience these and other reminders that you are still unattached, it’s easy and natural to …