Starting your first serious relationship can feel like stepping into unknown territory. There are lessons about love, communication, and yourself that no one really prepares you for ahead of time.

A friend of mine has a stock response when his fiance quizzes him on the milestones of their relationship. Whether she asks if he remembers the biggies (the first time he thought about walking down ...

True love often feels like it should be the ultimate answer to every relationship challenge. It brings butterflies, hope and the thrill of discovery. In first relationships especially, it’s easy to ...

There are two ways to attempt to initiate a romantic relationship: either by making a direct verbal proposal (e.g., "Would you like to go out on a date with me Saturday night?"), or, to display ...

Men generally have done the asking for a first date, while women have generally given proceptive signals of interest or receptivity to such a request. If a woman accepts a first date, men have been ...