This month, Marie Claire shares six red flags to watch out for in the online dating market. Readers say the following common mistakes should be avoided at all costs:

-Appearing sex-crazed.

-Cliched statements

-Claims of being young at heart.

-Posting non-solo photos.

-Airing dirty laundry or ranting about past relationships.

-Listing too many criteria on your dating checklist.

SECRET SPENDING HABITS

According to a survey of married participants, Ladies Home Journal found that 82 percent of married people occasionally hide purchases from their spouse.

SPARK ROMANCE DURING THE HOLIDAYS

Don't let holiday stress take a toll on your relationship. Cosmpolitan Magazine shares ten tips to help stay connected with your partner during the upcoming holiday season.

-Do one small thing together each day.

-Hit the mall super early or late to avoid crowds and get holiday shopping done together.

-Exchange playlists of current favorite songs.

-If you can't celebrate a holiday on the actual day, create your own intimate evening with a mini celebration of your own.

-Exchange wish lists confessing each your most desired holiday fantasies.

-Shamelessly belt out holiday tunes together.

-Take time to enjoy quiet moments together at large gatherings.

-Drive around to admire holiday decorations at night.

-Stay connected in hi-tech ways.

-Save money and stay in for an evening of cooking together.