For the Hopeless Romantic

Sex and relationships expert Dr. Ruth has some solid opinions on how swiping within dating apps comes into play — or should we say, foreplay?

Anybody can teach you how to make love, but I, Dr. Ruth, want you how to become a great lover. I want you to have terrrrific sex, and to do that you have to find out how to roll your Rs and heed the following tips. Start by learning how to be a good kisser. Be a good kisser The sensations caused by kissing can feel so good, so intense, that some people can kiss each other for hours.

Dating apps are very popular these days. The basic idea behind most dating apps is the same: The app helps you find potential companions who might bring some romance into your life.I have no problem with dating apps, if people are intelligent about the way in which they use them.Watch this video, to find out why I encourage you to meet people face-to-face and engage in conversations rather than relying solely on dating apps.

Your relationship with that special someone plays a large role in your life. First, you have to find The One and then take the time to develop the skills to build the relationship and keep it going. And because no relationship is without some conflict, you need to know how to resolve the disagreements that crop up so you can actually grow closer as you work things out.

Dating doesn't have to be nerve-wracking, but it does require preparation. You must do some up-front soul searching to make sure you're ready to be honest, open, and attentive. You need a strong sense of your dating expectations so you can clearly communicate what you're looking for without setting the bar so high that no one can clear it.

Jane Austen is the queen and inventor of the Regency romance (courtship literature set in England's Regency period, 1811–1820). Jane Austen's six most famous works (Northanger Abbey, Sense and Sensibility, Pride and Prejudice, Mansfield Park, Emma, and Persuasion) highlight the strict social etiquette of her day and the legal limitations that women of her social class endured.

Psychology recognizes the power of love, and how good it feels to be loved and to love someone else. There's even a psychological analysis of it. Elaine Hatfield and Richard Rapson, psychologists at the University of Hawaii, identify two specific types of love: Passionate love: Intense love with a sexual or romantic quality.

If you're having a love affair with chocolate, this recipe will only deepen your devotion. Two separate chocolate fillings are swirled together in this tart to make a striking marble effect. Although the marble two-chocolate tart looks like it may have taken all day to prepare, it’s really easy to make.Preparation time: 4 hours (includes chilling)Cooking time: 22 minutesYield: 16 servings 2/3 cup confectioners’ sugar 2 cups flour Pinch of salt 1 1/4 sticks (1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons) butter, chilled 2 eggs 2 tablespoons cold water 2/3 cup plus 2 tablespoons heavy cream 10 ounces bittersweet or semisweet chocolate 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 2 ounces white chocolate Sift the confectioners’ sugar.