The problem of being in a controlling relationship is that sometimes disturbing signs are too subtle at first, and when you finally realize that something is wrong, you're already knee deep in a toxic relationship. Here are 4 signs of a controlling and manipulative spouse you should be aware of.

You’re already 16, you’re an A and B student, and you won’t get off the track just because you’re dating one guy you’re crazy about. But your parents don’t think this way and what they believe, you’re too small to date anyone. May be, when you turn 33 they will allow you see somebody and even kiss, but before that no-no! It’s time to tell your parents you’ve got a boyfriend and do it the right way.

Before deciding to elope with the love of your life, you need to weigh the pros and cons. Elopement has a lot perks, but there are downsides, too. Here are 5 reasons not to elope and have a more or less traditional wedding with guests instead.

You definitely love your children and all their children, and you'd like to see them as often as possible. But summer visits can be not only fun, but also a ton of work. Your forget about your quiet life, where that pantries are full of everything. Now you don't have nothing to eat at home, and still the guests do not leave. It's time to talk about how you can survive and enjoy visits from children and grandchildren.

Your first vacation as a couple is one of the important relationship milestones that can either bring you closer or tear you apart. And before you can relax and have a good time together, there is a lot of stressful planning. The first thing you need to do is choose your destination. Here are 4 destination ideas for your first vacation together.

Food allergies are widespread and one of your guests can have some eating restrictions. Nuts, diary, gluten, fish can cause health problems, and you don't want anyone to die at your wedding, right? Let's see, how you should handle food allergies at your wedding.

So, you've just moved into a new apartment or house and are considering whether you should get to know your neighbors or not. Well, you don't have to become BFFs with everyone in the neighborhood, but being friendly certainly won't hurt. Here are 5 perks of being friendly with your neighbors.

You see an eighty-year-old couple canoodling, what are you feelings? Is it ridiculous to see old people exposing their love or are you jealous, because they were able to stay in love after so many years in marriage, while your relationship can hardly be called successful? If it's the latter, then you need to know simple secrets to a long-lasting marriage.

Almost everyone at some point in their life find themselves in a situation where they want to dramatically change their life. Sometimes it’s just an impulse that comes and goes, but there are situations when a fresh start is exactly what you need to feel better. Here are 5 signs that you need a fresh start.

Every woman loves flowers, that's why giving them is really essential. Don't wait till Valentine's Day, because you will spend a fortune, and don't think that your girl will love roses only. There are many romantic flowers to give your girlfriend, and this little guide will help you choose the right flowers for any occasion.

Wedding is mostly for the bride, because everyone will remember her in her dress. But it doesn't mean that you should wear any suit that you have. Do a bit of shopping, no matter how much you hate it, because it's your day too. Make sure that you look great in your outfit, that's why it's time to talk about choosing the right wedding suit.

Being the baby of the family isn’t always easy and pleasant, especially when there is a considerable age difference between you and your older siblings. Nevertheless, being the youngest comes with certain privileges. Here are 5 perks of being the youngest child.

Everyone is special, even if you don't think this way. And you may be highly intelligent, but you just don't understand that. Check out these signs that you might be a genius and find out more about you. May be, you're the next Thomas Edison or Vincent van Gogh!

We're all taught, that giving and keeping promises is a very good principle to abide by. You seem to be a reliable person and your friends love you for that. You promise and you never break your word, because it's just not right. But there are some situations, when it's impossible to keep your promise and you have to break it. Let's see, when it's OK to break your promise given to a friend and never feel ashamed of it.

The time when you moved from your parents and started living alone has come. Now everything depends on you only, and you find out that you have to take care of many things you'd never thought of. But don't think that everything is so bad, because it's the time to learn important skills from living alone.

Some relationships end up messy, and both sides are hurt and hold grudge against each other. There's no forgiveness and forgetting about what's happened. Many people feel this way, and you may recognize yourself here. But eventually time passes and instead of thinking about everything bad in past relationship, you should thank your ex for so many things.

Keeping your marriage healthy isn’t always easy, even if you try your best to be a perfect spouse. There are seemingly insignificant things people can do that undermine their relationships. Here are 6 ways you may be sabotaging your marriage without even knowing it.

The first dates give you opportunity to learn lots about your new partner, because you communicate and ask each other different questions. Shy people who never know what to ask can use different guides on good first-date questions, but we will go further and reveal 5 questions that you need to ask your partner to save you a lot of trouble in dating.

Not all engaged couples dream of a traditional wedding. Planning a wedding is expensive and stressful, and many couples consider elopement as a valid option at some point, although not all of them actually follow through. Elopement does have its perks. Here are 7 reasons to elope rather than have a traditional wedding.

Water has always been associated with healing and transformational properties. Oceans and seas are known to induce relaxation and meditative state, rivers are considered to be sacred and any water elements in general are crucial for balancing physical harmony. And since any water destinations are the most popular places in summer, don't miss a chance to stay near ocean or sea for as long as you can. Staying near water has many psychological benefits.

Unless you’re still in high school, you new girlfriend probably has an ex that may or may nor still be into her. And even if you try to persuade yourself that you don’t care, you most likely do. Jealousy can easily ruin your relationship, so you need to know how to tame it and how to deal with your girlfriend’s ex if he shows up.

It's time to throw the final bachelorette party before your dearest friend gets married. And since summer is always hot, there's nothing better than goofing around a pool, where you can swim all day long and sip your favorite cocktails in floats. This ultimate guide will help you throw a bachelorette pool party.

College is a new, exciting stage of your life. But leaving for college has at least one downside: unless you are very lucky, you have to go there without your BFF. Of course you would like to make the most of the time left to spend together. Here are 7 things to do with you best friend before you head to college.

Summer is the best time for dating. School's out, the weather is great and you've got plenty of time to spend with your cutie. But don't you even dare to spend all evenings together at the cinema or a coffee shop, because now you've got so many opportunities to make your dates special and full of fun. If you have nothing on you mind, then use these summer date ideas that we've prepared for you.