Annie and Jay-Z were right: it's a hard-knock life. Sure, there are amazing days that make you smile and affirm how fantastic it is to be alive, but some days you can't help but get bogged down in the day-to-day grind and have to fight to be positive. There's work to be done, to-do items to be checked, bills to pay and people who won't stop pestering you to do things for them. Next time you are Read more

Shrouded in superstition and romance, love padlocks (aka love locks) are a worldwide trend that have been spotted everywhere from Budapest to Paris to Seoul to Moscow. Traditionally, the padlocks are affixed by a couple to symbolize their eternal love, but the origin is unknown. What we do know is that in Rome the padlocks on the Ponte Milvio bridge are attributed to Federico Moccia's book I Read more

Just in time for Valentine's Day, we have some good news for old-fashioned romantics: marriage is still relevant. We partnered with Ask Men to survey thousands of men and women about their relationship goals, hoping to find out how they are changing and whether or not marriage is part of their love "end game." Despite the fact that marriage rates are declining in the US and people are putting Read more

Often, a heartfelt card makes a more memorable gift than any expensive product you can find. For Valentine's Day, an anniversary, or just because, track down a creative card you can fill with your feelings. Click through for a stationery selection that will help you get your love across. Links to buy each card included! Read more

It's been a whirlwind of a year in the world of love and sex. Whether it was Weinergate or the Kardashian's wedding drama, there was no shortage of controversy. But as 2011 draws to a close, we thought it was only appropriate to give you our favorite quotes about love and sex from strong female celebs. Here are the 20 quotes that made our "best of" cut! Read more

The steamy days of Summer are long over, and Autumn gave us a chance to fall in love with crisp cozy weather. Now with holiday season in full force, the thick of Winter is on the horizon. Take a virtual walk through various Winter wonderlands with these seasonably appropriate romantic photos. Read more

They may be three simple words, but people have found countless creative ways to say "I love you." A recent study found that men typically say it first, but if you're looking to break that mold, or want to say it for the thousandth time, here's some picture-perfect inspiration. Read more

Teaching your child to love — and feel loved — is one of the sweetest duties you'll ever have as a parent. If you're looking to sneak a heartfelt message to your school-going tot, take inspiration from these subtle, creative and unobtrusive ways to show your motherly love. He may still accuse you of having cooties, but you'll get the satisfaction of proving you think he's the greatest thing Read more

Valentine's Day is marketed to the masses as a day to spoil your significant other with roses, candy, and gifts, but at the end of the day, this holiday is really about appreciating the people you love. Since so many of you are watching your pocketbooks a little more closely these days, I thought I'd give you some ideas on how to celebrate this day of love without breaking the bank. If you have Read more

Love. Amore. Amour. Whatever you call it, the day to express it is around the corner. Now, I don't think love should solely be celebrated once a year, but it's nice to be extra amorous on Feb. 14. Tight budgets are ruling our lives right now, but that doesn't mean we can't participate in the festivities. I present 10 Fab Valentine's Day gifts under $20. Some are pieces you can wear to attract a Read more