I've lived in the suburbs for 15 years. During that time, I've heard people talk on numerous occasions about supposed swinger parties that go on. I'm talking about men and women who are either married or in committed relationships getting together wi...

Maybe its because I'm a reporter, but hearing about the Ashley Madison hack made me want to learn more about the cheating website. So, I set up a profile to get the experience. In this week's Love Essentially, published in Chicago Tribune Pioneer Pre...

Is wanting a divorce selfish and cruel? Here is an email from a reader who is being accused of being these things because she wants a divorce:  I have been married to my husband for 5 years. 3 of those years I spent deployed away from him. We met...

There is no bigger fan of Sex and The City than Jackie P. I have seen every episode at least five times, I organized girl's nights when both movies premiered, my comforter is still Calvin Klein Bamboo Shoots (same one as Carrie in her old apartment,)...

Most couples have some kind of conflict. Some more than others, but it's almost inevitable that if you are in a relationship long enough, you will have some disagreements. Here is some relationship advice, and really it's one word that separates thos...