My friend Monika recently shared a concern that her sex play with her boyfriend has been spilling over into other areas of her life. Several months ago, her boyfriend requested that she take on a sadistic, dominatrix-like role in their sexual relationship. Sadomasochism (S&M) … [Read more...] about S&M: No Pain, No (Relationship) Gain?
Adventures in Dating: Memoirs of Midlife Relationships
Marriage-Free, Not Fancy-Free
As a relationship scientist, I frequently consider research findings when making personal decisions in my life. The most recent personal decision I’ve made was to move in with The Consultant, a man I have been dating for some time now. Unfortunately, most of the research out … [Read more...] about Marriage-Free, Not Fancy-Free