The Rules Redux

5 Lies Women Tell Themselves

Jag Carrao | Posted 12.16.2009 | Style


Jag Carrao

The lies single women tell themselves may feel comfy, but by insulating us from sometimes unpleasant realities, they undermine our ability to make rational decisions based on complete information, thus sabotaging our long-term romantic goals.

Holiday Dating Do's and Don'ts

Jag Carrao | Posted 12.01.2009 | Style


Jag Carrao

Other than staking out her territory under the mistletoe, what can the single woman do to leverage the holidays to her advantage?

The Rules Redux: How To Be Engaged By Christmas

Jag Carrao | Posted 11.16.2009 | Style


Jag Carrao

What does the girl who’s been happily dating her boyfriend for several months really want for Christmas this year?   An engagement ring. &n...

The Rules Redux: 4 Mind Games Men Play

Jag Carrao | Posted 11.13.2009 | Style


Jag Carrao

Men are masters of game playing in relationships. Here are the four most frequent ones I see.

The Rules Redux: Five Dating Mistakes Women Make...And How You Can Avoid/Undo Them

Jag Carrao | Posted 11.13.2009 | Style


Jag Carrao

Most often, dating doozies result from failure to recognize -- or simply accept -- the different ways men and women approach relationships.

The Rules Redux: Language Barrier Love And The Surprising Advantages of Dating Someone You Can't Understand

Jag Carrao | Posted 11.13.2009 | Style


Jag Carrao

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.

The Rules Redux: The Five Red Flags of Online Dating

Jag Carrao | Posted 11.13.2009 | Style


Jag Carrao

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?