The Rules Redux: 4 Mind Games Men Play
Men are masters of game playing in relationships. Here are the four most frequent ones I see.
Men are masters of game playing in relationships. Here are the four most frequent ones I see.
Jag Carrao | Posted 11.13.2009 | Style
Most often, dating doozies result from failure to recognize -- or simply accept -- the different ways men and women approach relationships.
switched.com | Posted 10.19.2009 | Technology
We've all looked up former heartthrobs online and wondered, what if? Well, that's sexy and intriguing and all -- but you'll need to tread the waters c...
Jag Carrao | Posted 11.13.2009 | Style
Is communication the key to long-lasting relationships? Not according to Sean Connery. Though no paragon of husbandly virtues, Connery may be on to something.
Christine Huang | Posted 10.12.2009 | Business
No one likes to be talked down to -- whether by a suitor or a company. Speaking with humor and candor will sometimes work; but in general, what we want and expect is intelligent messaging.
Jag Carrao | Posted 11.13.2009 | Style
Want to avoid the disappointments and aggravation of online dating? Girlfriends, you know what I'm talking about: the "no-show" flakes, the chronic complainers, the promising first couple of dates that lead nowhere?
Sasha Cagen | Posted 09.17.2009 | Living
In cities such as San Francisco, L.A., and New York, where online dating has been destigmatized, it's easy to meet someone for drinks, but much harder to build a relationship that spans longer than four dates.
Todd Greene | Posted 11.09.2009 | Living
Two weeks ago, when I changed my status to "In a Relationship," I was not prepared for the fallout.
Tamsen Fadal and Matt Titus | Posted 09.19.2009 | Living
The sun comes up and suddenly it's all clear. He sees your bedhead and you notice his place isn't quite as cool as it looked at 1am. The next morning after the first sleepover can be awkward...
Pamela Newton | Posted 09.13.2009 | Style
I resist the urge to internet date because of my feeling that it drains romance of all its... romance. Even worse, it turns romance into a commodity.
Victoria Namkung | Posted 08.06.2009 | Style
As if there wasn't enough anxiety around the topic of love. Then you throw in money and etiquette and a first date can become about as exciting as a trip to the dentist office.
Sara Davidson | Posted 06.29.2009 | Living
My entire body wanted to connect with his. We eyed each other, cautiously, like two animals... He said, "I thought you wanted to break up with me..."
Kim Jacobs | Posted 05.18.2009 | Living
My mom and dad's first date was a chocolate milkshake at the local ice cream parlor. Enter 2009: I recently met someone via Facebook's "Friends You Might Now" feature.
Tamsen Fadal and Matt Titus | Posted 04.10.2009 | Living
Spring is just around the corner, so dating online isn't a waste of time, but it's sure better if you go into it with a plan.
The Huffington Post via CNN Living | Posted 03.28.2009 | Living
The Washington Post claims that in this time of economic hardship, the Market For Romance Sinks, Along With Economy. However, one aspect of the dating...
Vanessa Richmond | Posted 03.23.2009 | Living
It appears we don't really want to know Howie Do It, and don't want to watch firing shows based on firings; instead, we want to skip into the stuff dreams are made of.
New York Times | Posted 03.15.2009 | Style
And yet, those negative numbers seem to be having a positive effect on romance -- or at least the search for it. Online and offline matchmakers are re...
Amy Sue Nathan | Posted 02.13.2009 | Living
If I logged off Facebook forever, I wouldn't miss it -- but I do enjoy it. It's the same way I feel about fat free chips -- delicious, but the real thing is better.
Giulia Melucci | Posted 12.24.2008 | Style
I like to be the cook in my relationships. When I'm not slaving over the stove for some boyfriend or other I'm not sure what I have to offer.
Christine Hassler | Posted 12.19.2008 | Living
I always thought dating online was for desperate, older people, but now that I'm finding I can't meet anybody, I'm actually considering it myself! Am I crazy or pathetic for considering it?
Rabbi Shmuley Boteach | Posted 12.05.2008 | Living
In the religious world where dating is often dependent on third parties making introductions, young men and women are at the mercy of others to meet a potential spouse.
Phyllis F. Mitz | Posted 11.07.2008 | Living
Dear Phyllis, Ok. I'm been divorced for a few years and finally feel ready to start dating. Trouble is I'm an elementary school teacher and meet v...
Dr. Cara Barker | Posted 10.23.2008 | Living
When is 'enough' enough? How do you know when it's time to 'give it up' for change? I'm talking about something, here, that goes deeper than whether...
AP | KATRINA A. GOGGINS | Posted 10.10.2008 | Green
COLUMBIA, S.C — Attention, amorous guys: Killarney's an Australian cutie, but woo her with care. The feisty gal once swatted at a beau who got ...
Posted 07.01.2008 | Living
Reva Seth, author of First Comes Marriage: Modern Relationship Advice From The Wisdom of Arranged Marriages wrote a piece for Tango on the divisive is...
Jag Carrao | Posted 11.13.2009 | Style