I was talking with a friend of mine a couple days ago about communication in today's generation. Specifically, methods of communication and the inherent psychology behind it. It applies to initial courting between people, but also to relationships. Today's generation has access to a variety of electronic communication: email, texting, FB, Twitter, etc. As a result, we've come to rely heavily on these means. The main benefit to them is their safety. They're low pressure, you can think about your response and take as long as you like to reply. So they're not scary. 

The downside to this safety is that electronic communications are often fraught with miscommunication. The person on the other end can't read your emotion through your words, and so we're forced to pepper our texts and emails with "lol," "haha," and smiley faces. Think of how much implied meaning a winky face can carry. It can completely change the meaning of an entire sentence! It's all massively stupid to me, but sadly necessary so that people don't think that you're a sociopath or an asshole. More Here...

This is going to sound extremely complicated, and it is.  Please bear with me, try not to judge too harshly.  I have known my youngest son's dad for 4 years now.  I got pregnant within the first month of being together, and moved in with him a couple months after with my other two boys.  This is not the greatest of scenarios, but we made the best of it, and it did bring us closer.  We had a system worked out, where I took care of all the domestic duties and he went to work, which I think is something that he wanted.  So, we were rather happy and a family with a system that worked, and as a result, a deep love developed. Yet, as time went on, we had fights as all couples do, and as I became heavily pregnant (something he wasn't ready for), it seemed the more I needed him the more he would withdraw and pull away.

Issues that needed to be addressed were swept under the rug, he avoided me, and was not there for me though I tried my hardest to take care of him and my other kids, and tried to be there for him.  Every time I tried to address the issues we had, he'd say I was starting a fight and he'd walk out of the room—even sometimes leaving completely. I understand he needed his space, and being rushed into a family was something he couldn't handle. More Here...

I was wondering the other day if there are any people out there who DON'T stalk their exes online at one point or another. With Facebook and social media being what it is, most people I know have at one point or another checked up on how an ex is doing. Some are even still openly friendly which is not a big deal. I wonder though, is it okay to snoop into each other's lives and to be so intrusive as to stalk them online to find out the details? 

I know people will say that if they don't want their business known, don't put it online for the public to see. But for only $39.95, you can purchase all sorts of information on your ex that they did not post online. More Here...

This post was submitted by Marius Rizea.

It goes without saying that breakups are painful experiences, especially when you aren't the one who puts an end to the relationship. Nevertheless, sooner or later you will come to terms with what happened and the sun will shine again on your street. But meanwhile you need to stay on top of the situation.

Right now, the roller coaster feelings leave the impression you are broken beyond repair. But with the right adjustments you will move on with fewer scars than you imagine.

I'm a 23-year-old man, and when it comes to relationships, I've been around the block a few times. I've seen plenty of perfect relationships go south, and thanks to my parents, I've witnessed my fair share of divorces.

I've been spending a lot of time with other guys my age this past year, just going out for a few beers and whatnot, and I'm starting to notice certain trends amongst them and myself. We have Billy, the social guy with the humor and wit to light up any conversation. We've got Josh, a guy who seems to chase more tail than Tiger Woods ever did. And then there's Jake, the quiet and contemplative guy who's always trying to get the rest of us to "respect women for more than just their vaginas."

Anyway, as I've been exploring social media and with my own interaction with other guys my age, I've noticed that most men seem to focus on one of two things: The romantic side of relationships...or the physical side. I think most women on Datingish would classify them as "Nice Guys" or "Assholes." More Here...