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You work your butt off all year long, and come summer, you deserve a holiday. Whether you're backpacking through Europe or just chilling on the beach, the ultimate vacation begins [...]

There are certain people in this world who have the ability to get under your skin like no one else: your work neighbor with the smelly lunches, Shia LaBeouf, your [...]

When Lauren Watson, 17, came home from high school on the chilly Friday afternoon of November 19, 2010, she was hoping to hang out with her older sister, Jenni-Lyn. A [...]

... Have a High-End Wardrobe Your wealthy college buddy's wedding is coming up, and the three-day festivities will be full of label snobs. Luckily, it's easy to look expensive with [...]

Is there anything better than a great vacay with all your BFFs? Obvious answer: No, there is not. Especially when it includes wine. And gorgeous scenery And all that bonding [...]

Tips on improving one's method of evaluating the trustworthiness of others are presented. First, the system must be tested through a 30-item quiz, which is also supplied. The use of the scientific method and the significance of learning to trust are also explained.

* Navigating a relationship can sometimes feel like driving to an unknown destination without a GPS: perplexing, frustrating, and even scary. And while you don't want to take the mystery [...]

Fifty-four ways of saying no to different kinds of situations are presented. Tips for saying no to friends who ask to bring another guest to an event and to the boss's bad idea are included in the recommendations.

You can't change a man' is one of the oldest cliches in the book. Well, we just discovered somes news that challenges that notion, and it comes from an unlikely [...]

* Yakking with your guy for hours is bliss for you. But odds are, he'd rather scour the bathroom, do his taxes, dart into oncoming traffic, anything before sitting down [...]

Strategies for managing a break up with a hairstylist, personal trainer, shrink and best friend are presented.

For any relationship to grow one must believe in the partner and more importantly both sides must learn to trust each other without any preconditions or preconceived notions. It is often noticed that only one partner trusts the other but such relationships are doomed for failure and unless there is mutual trust on either side, a relationship will not grow.

'I won't consider marrying anyone who makes less than $1 million a year, net.' Cheryl, 34, management consultant $ As the president of a management-consultant company, I'm the boss at [...]

* play hooky from work? * blow off you friend's poetry reading? * skip out on that blind date? Leah Paulos bluffed her way out of two weeks of boring [...]

They say love is blind. But what if it really were-literally? We blindfolded five men and made them pick their partners out of a lineup using only their hands, noses, [...]

* IN ADDITION TO THE SUN, which rules your general zodiac sign, many minor planets, or asteroids, also influence specific areas of your life. The asteroid Eros, named after the [...]

We all want to know the secret formula for finding true love. But, as the stories of these five women show, sometimes you have to date two, five, even 15 [...]

Finding solutions to deal with the office bully can be difficult, it may be more productive to learn to manage the tension within yourself, that is created because of her/him. Issues concerning stress management, relaxation, breathing, and visualization techniques are presented.

Becoming new parents often puts a strain on the married couple's relationship. Conflicts usually concern parenting chores and methods, financial and career issues and loss of sexual intimacy. Some of the common ways to deal with parenting-related conflicts are presented.

Business etiquette is an important factor in career success. Therefore, those with ambitions to climb the corporate ladder should always strive to maintain effective interpersonal business relationships. Desirable behavior is crucial right at the start, during job interviews when interviewers have to determine if one has the right attitude and behavior for the job. Once they get the job, people should avoid being late because this is considered rude. When promoted, they should look the part by being well-groomed and watching their manners. Business etiquette should also be observed when attending conventions, hosting foreigners, and working with an interpreter.

Married couples sometimes play a Difference Game in which differences between them are used to establish positions of inferiority and superiority. Three examples of couples who solved this problem are presented.

Parents can help their children succeed in school by actively participating in their education. Such ways to participate include discussing homework or their day at school, meeting with teachers and remaining involved as children grow. More employers are aware of the needs of parents.

Dilemmas are difficult to solve because the solutions may be equally right. If the dilemma involves another person, the problem can be solved when both parties discuss their behaviors fully. The need to set boundaries, focusing on the best of times, and remaining calm when exploring options is also explained.

Here's the real deal: You may be talented and charming, but it's the ability to click with anyone--your boss, that hottie, new friends--who can ultimately land you the promotion, a [...]

* Your boyfriend's bro-friend is kind of an a-hole toward you. Give your guy examples of times his pal has been rude to you. Sometimes men will keep around an [...]

A proper amount of grudge can help in dealing with people who would only have a negative effect on one's life and in avoiding frustration. For example, when three other sources report a bad experience with a certain individual, a protective judge can be useful when dealing with that person. Other types of people with whom emotional distance should be used are described.

Some people are miserable towards their relationships, daily routines, or jobs, but are trapped and are afraid of attempting things unfamiliar to them. Major changes are not necessary as even minor changes to one's conduct of life may bring significant effects. Tips on how to achieve one's ideal life are presented.

The tendency of some people to reject the advice given to them may be due to a number of reasons including ambivalence and biological anxiety. When faced with help resistance, the advisers may use encouragement, which will frustrate help resisters who usually only want concern and sympathy. Other recommendations on dealing with people who resist help are given.

Robert I. Sutton and Jeffrey Pfeffer suggest ways to to match actions with ideals in their book 'The Knowing-Do ing Gap: How Smart Companies Turn Knowledge Into Action'. The sugggestions, which can be applied to inter-personal relationships, include figuring out what hinders an individual from achieving his or her goals. Nine other tips for turning intentions into action are given.

CANCER (JUNE 21-JULY 22) Put on your game face. When a supervisor starts on a dream project, drop your reservations and volunteer to help. Single? Complimenting a hottie's musical tastes [...]

Time is precious, as they say--which is why it's so incredibly frustrating when someone comes along and nonchalantly siphons it out of your day. We're talking about the way-too-chatty friend, [...]

do I really love him? 1 'This is a hard question for most women, because it forces us to think about what we want, instead of worrying about what our [...]

When these women are by themselves, there's no end to the wacky, embarrassing things they'll cook, sing, or say. What's your private ritual? 'I create my own beach.' I work [...]

An auto-service technician, a psychologist and a lawyer give practical solutions to three problem situations. These include how to deal with common car problems, how to cope with 'boyfriend anxieties', and how to properly carry out executor duties.

Byline: Amy Spencer Is technology hurting your relationships? Even with all of our online 'friends,' our passion for plugging in may be leaving us more isolated: Fifty-nine percent of SELF [...]

flash Mated 4 ever? You might think you and your guy are exclusive, but he could have a different idea. Forty percent of couples ages 18 to 25 differ over [...]

Byline: Stacey Colino The new e-rules for romance Are your digital habits bringing you closeror driving you apart? Find out if you need to log off right now to save [...]

Byline: Mara Reinstein and Jennifer Smith Photographs by Thayer Allyson Gowdy Can our friendship be saved? What do you get when you cross a pal who's single with one who's [...]

Byline: Alison Deffner Seeing new sites needn't require five vacay days and a layover. Be a traveler on your home turf. (But please, forget the fanny pack.) RESTAURANT-HOP You can [...]

turn-him-on tricks 'April's Blow His Mind' was great! My boyfriend is sure to love all of the tasty tips. I'm so glad there's a magazine out there that realizes girls [...]

The Surrendered Wife has lots of knickers in a twist. Author Laura Doyle is a self-described 'former shrew.' Charlotte Allen isn't sure about that former. I WANTED TO LIKE The [...]

Next time you're getting busy, be sure to use lots of tube, says Raleigh, NC--based sex therapist Laurie Watson, author of Wanting Sex Again, who notes that in her practice [...]

Everybody wants a kick-ass roommate. It's not that impossible. Set yourself up for easy, drama-free living--no more underwear on the bathroom floor or surprise live-in boyfriends--by following these steps. Easy [...]

We've all been there: a friend's life suddenly seems charmed while your own success feels as hard to come by as a discontinued lipstick. But friendvy doesn't have to ruin [...]

Do they really look at your underwear? Should you lie to get seen faster? When should you stay home? Jill Baren, chair of emergency medicine at the University of Pennsylvania's [...]