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Apr 23 2012

Want your partner to pop the question? Fix your finances first

(NC)—There’s no denying it: wedding season is in full bloom. But if you want your own “happily ever after” in the near future, you may want to check your personal finances first. According to a recent poll from TD Canada Trust, 77% of Canadians say they would not marry someone who was bad at managing [...]

Apr 17 2012

Addressing a medical issue improves the relationship

(NC)—It’s not always easy to talk about sex with your partner, especially if you experience difficulties like erectile dysfunction (ED). But ED is more common than most people think. In Canada, more than 40 per cent of men over 40 experience it to some degree. Many men can experience feelings of low self-esteem, anxiety and [...]

Mar 28 2012

5 Smart ways to improve your relationship

(NC)—Whether you’re dating or have been happily married for years, here are five simple ways to make your relationship even better, no matter where you are in your romantic journey. Recognize what’s important to your partner. Knowing what is truly important to your partner can go a long way towards building goodwill and an atmosphere [...]

Mar 02 2012

Meet your perfect (money) match

(ARA) – For many, the relationship with your bank can be one of the longest and most important commitments you’ll ever have. More than half of consumers say they are committed to their bank, according to a recent survey from TD Bank. Moreover, nearly two-thirds of those in a committed banking relationship also feel valued [...]

Feb 14 2012

Respect and kindness will bring you lasting love

(NC)—The majority of seniors over the age of 75 say love and romance remains an important aspect of their lives. That’s just one of the key findings from the Revera Report on Romance. Mendel and Valerie, residents at Revera’s Pine Villa Retirement Residence, couldn’t agree more and want to share their advice for a lasting relationship. [...]

Feb 14 2012

Romance report confirms we’re never too old for love

(NC)—Seniors are setting the record straight: love and romance aren’t just for the young. In fact, seven in 10 seniors over the age of 75 say they’re never too old for love. This is one of the key findings of the Revera Report on Romance, which surveyed older adults aged 75+, Boomers and Gen Yers, to [...]

Feb 07 2012

The secret to successful dating: Know yourself first

(ARA) – Do you really need studies and statistics to convince you that you want to be in love? Probably not. It’s no surprise that research supports what you likely already know – that people in happy, committed relationships, on average, live longer, healthier, more fulfilling lives than their unattached peers. Even if you dated [...]

Jan 30 2012

Dating safety: Don’t let them steal more than your heart

(ARA) – When your grandparents started dating, chances are they knew each other already or had mutual friends. In those days, a blind date – going out with someone you hadn’t met or knew nothing about – was a rarity. Today, with the boom in online dating, going on first dates with strangers is commonplace, [...]

Jan 12 2012

On Valentine’s Day, tradition beats tech for your sweetheart’s gift

(ARA) – Like most things in modern life, romance has gone online. People update their love lives by setting their status to “in a relationship,” “engaged” or “it’s complicated” and online dating is now as common as getting set up by friends – if not more so. However, when it comes to telling your special [...]

Jan 09 2012

Say “I love you” with a proper appraisal

(NC)—With the Valentine season upon us, many lovebirds are visiting the jewelry store to pick out something stunning and sparkly. However, with such a gift, it’s important to take proper actions to keep your precious item protected. Most home insurance policies include coverage of expensive items such as jewelry. However, many policies include a low [...]

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