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Love: The 7 Things Rule
So, recently I just had a breakup with a girl I thought I was in love with. But with talking with another friend of mine, I came up with an interesting idea... the 7 Things Rule! The theory behind it is that I aske… -
I Can't Handle Relationships
I’m 22 and over the past five years I have dated five people, been on about 12 first dates, slept with four people and had my heart broken twice. I was dumped over a month ago (after being with him for a year) and I… -
I Had Sex with My Boyfriend, Now He Won't Talk to Me
Q. I had sex with my boyfriend of 5 months for the first time on his birthday. I was a virgin (I'm 18.) I've known him since I was in elementary school otherwise I would not have done it. Ever since then we haven't r… -
Platonic Texting
I have a male friend who is in a long term committed relationship that he is very happy in. Being good friends, we stay in close contact, mostly through texting. However, lately it has gotten to be a lot of texting… -
Resolutions for Couples
You've survived the holidays and made it into the new year together. What better way to begin a new decade than by the side of the one you love. Let's resolve to make 2010 the year in which we strengthen our relations… -
Does the Middle Class Date Based on Ethnicity?
Over this past Christmas break an interesting conversation came up when speaking with one my younger female cousins. We were discussing the issue of issue of interracial dating and why none of my male cousins nor her… -
Resolutions for Singles
It's a new year; hell, it's a new decade. We are single and we are loving it. Even if we secretly don't love it that much, just remember that the best has yet to come. Therefore, we need to conjure up a few good resol… -
Question of the Day
Who are you kissing at midnight? -
Booty or No Booty
My girlfriend just had an interlude with a guy she met for the first time last night. He said a bunch of sweet stuff and eventually got what he wanted. And now today he hasn't called her back. I told her that obviousl… -
Nobody Likes You Because You're Bitter
I remember reading Aesop's Fable as a kid about The Fox and the Grapes and can't help but think how true the moral of the story really is. So someone made a comment about me being a lesbian in my last post because… -
"You Belong with Me" Belongs in the Trash
I could write a nice little introduction to my rant, but I'm not going to. I'll just start off with: I really effing hate Taylor Swift's song "You Belong with Me." Now, I like most of her music, although the messages g… -
Cared About Me; Didn't Seem to Care in Bed
Q. I'm almost 20, I've had sex with 8 people, and never gotten off from sex, not even remotely close. Since I haven't in the past, I never expect to orgasm from sex. But shouldn't it feel good? Shouldn't I enjoy it at… -
"She Wants to Upgrade Her Husband"
About a year and a half ago, I had dinner with a female friend. She and I have never had a physical chemistry and that being said, we have been friends. She was on and off with a guy that I have never met but have f… -
Jealousy: The Taboo Feeling
Jealousy... "vigilance in maintaining or guarding something." A controversial and little discussed subject that many of us would rather not admit having felt at any point in our lives. That would make us seem angry… -
My Girlfriend Left Me Right Before Christmas Eve
There’s nothing quite as painful as getting dumped by your girlfriend right before Christmas. Having your heart ripped out and shoved in your face in front of all of your best buddies is about as bad as it gets, espec… -
A New Year with New Possibilities
Christmas is officially over now and just three days to go before New Year's Eve, many may be thinking about what habits or lifestyle changes they contemplate making in the coming year. As we look back and digest eve… -
Question of the Day
Does sex sell movies? According to CNN, it doesn't. -
Correlation: Amount of Sperm vs. Time Between Ejaculations
Here is some stuff you don't know about male sexuality. If there are some sexual facts from male point of view (even if it is useless), I may post it here. If you are too young, or can't handle the dynamics of dirty t… -
Case Of The Ex
I have a friend who was dumped by her boyfriend of one year six months ago. She hasn’t moved on sadly, meanwhile he has a new girlfriend. However, she has been trying to sabotage his new relationship by sending him d… -
Dating: Who Should Make the First Move?
When it comes to dating, should guys always make the first move? Seems a pretty straightforward question, no? Possible answers: yes, no, or it depends.It used to be so easy. Until not so long ago, the answer was cle… -
Keeping It Sexy When It's Long Distance
Q. I am currently in a long distance relationship. We've been together for about 2 years now. My boyfriend is a really open person, especially sexually. He is literally up for anything and expects the same from me. Bu… -
MBTI Personality Typing: What Type Are You?
The MBTI types wheel.I found MBTI personality typing/testing about a year ago. I personally strongly believe in it's accuracy. I mean, of course, nothing is perfect and everything has its faults. But when comparing ways… -
Many Avenues
Much of what I'm trying to describe here is contingent on your social background (what kind of school you went / go to, and so on), but I guess establishing a specific dating regiment was never my highest priority; I… -
"The Bro Code"
One of the rules of the "Bro Code" says that any ex of your friends' is off-limits to you. My male friend at college, henceforth referred to as "Dave," explained this to me. So Dave goes on to tell me about all the… -
The Stereotypical Breakup
John breaks up with Karoline, but Karoline is having trouble moving on. Karoline tries to contact John but he is being an asshole and ignoring Karoline’s phone calls, txt messages, emails, etc - wow, what a dick mov… -
Glutton for Punishment?
We all do it, we want what we can't have and not what we have. We all like a challenge but when is enough enough. I am sick of dating assholes and trying to understand them. I am sick of putting my heart and my emotio… -
Why I Want a Ring. Materialistic, or Realistic?
I've never wanted a ring because everyone is doing it, or because I was jealous at my friend's rings. I've read blogs about girls discussing why it's important for them to receive a "Promise Ring" from their signif… -
Girl of My Dreams?
We all want to know that someone is there for us, regardless of the circumstance. We all want to know that without the "mask" that each of us has on, we can still be secure in knowing that we have that someone. A f… -
I Liked Him First!
Q. I've liked a guy, we'll call him Jimbob, for about six weeks now. I told my best friend, we'll call he Lucy, I liked him about four weeks ago. But yesterday I found out Lucy likes him too. She said she didn't lik… -
Should I Not Say "I Love You"?
My ex and I have been broken up for over a year and several months. Quite honestly, I am not over him. I want more than anything to be over him, but for some reason thoughts of him still linger in my mind and the… -
I Have Never Written This Down
I cannot remember what you carved. I cannot remember if it was snowing yet. I cannot remember what the inside of your house looked like. I do remember wondering, why do JackOLanterns always only have one or two teet… -
We Are Not Swans. We Are Sharks.
"Make no mistake your relationships are the heaviest components in your life. All those negotiations and arguments and secrets, the compromises. The slower we move the faster we die. Make no mistake, moving is living… -
CRAZY (Psycho, and Insane) IN LOVE!!!
"If you love me, then you'd do it for me." "I'm sorry, but I just can't!" "Wow... Are you saying that you hate me? Great. My boyfriend hates me." "I don't hate you. I never said I hated you!" "Are you kidding?! Y… -
Question of the Day
Now I'm not the type of guy who only dates a certain type of woman physically speaking-but I have noticed that some guys tend to prefer women who are a bit on the slim side-and sometimes to the point where they coul… -
Instant Turnoff
I know it's been a trend for the past year or so but I can't quite get use to the idea of guys in tight/skinny pants. A quick note on why I can't stand men in tight/skinny pants. I was on a train one day and this g… -
The Giving Tree
When should we just keep our mouths shut? Common knowledge is that we should keep our nose out of other people's business, but I believe its common knowledge that we shouldn't let the people we love spiral out of c… -
I Want to Get Over Her
source Q. I want her so bad it makes my chest tight with anxiety. She makes my stomach flip with butterflies. Whenever I talk to her my heart feels light and I am immediately in an amazing mood. We can talk about anyt… -
Just For Sex? Or is There More...
My boyfriend's friend is visiting him this weekend. Well, it's actually a rather convoluted story. The conversation went something like this: BF: My friend W is going to be here this weekend. I haven't seen him in a… -
The Moment I Fell In Love
I answer a phone call from my best friend asking that I get to the hospital as soon as I can - she's been in a car accident and wants me to be at the emergency room with her while she waits for her mom to arrive. Than… -
"I'll Make a Mess of You"
Source It's been a long time since I was in a serious relationship, having spent the last couple of years dating around and "sowing my oats." Now, I'm interested in someone again and before it has even started, I'm th… -
Scandalish Poll: Let's Get Loud
Here are instructions on how to comment anonymously if you need them. Let's take a poll, shall we? As far as audio level in the bedroom, what kind of lover are you? What about your SO? a) Name screaming, earth-… -
Why So Curious?
I always thought it was a girl thing to be curious about an ex or duck and cover to avoid an ex. But apparently it applies to guys too. I was out with some friends celebrating a birthday and the minute I stepped in… -
Dealing with a Jealous Best Friend
I absolutely love my best friend. She and I have been friends since kindergarten, about 19 years, and we have an amazing friendship. Despite being different and polar opposite in some regards (she's conservative, I'm lib… -
The Mellowing of Age? A Mans take on... a Man's Role.
I'm only 23, soon to be 24. Still, I've always been the type to hang with the older generation, talking about Billie Holiday or Dusty Springfield or Ella Fitzgerald. They always imparted that old wisdom on me and I l… -
Five Highly Inappropriate Kisses I Hope to Have Some Day
I read this post: The 5 Romantic Kisses I Want to Experience. I am something of a romantic by nature and I can understand wanting a romantic kiss. Then there is this other part of me, the bad part. It wants to kiss too.… -
My First Kiss Wasn't Special
Q. I got my first kiss today. Like many girls, I've been dreaming of this day for a long time. I thought it would be so special. But now that its happened, I don't feel any different. It's not that I didn't like it ex… -
Dare to Conquer Distance
I live here. My boyfriend lives across the country. Usually we're together while we're at school. Now, I love my boyfriend more than anything in this world, but when I heard that we'd be spending the 9 weeks from befo… -
"I Adore Her and It Gets on Her Nerves!"
As we sit here and watch a movie, which is her favorite past time, I can't help but to rub my fingers through her hair. My hands are drawn to her like a magnet. Her skin is like silk. My every move is made in an effor… -
21 Affordable Date Ideas for the Winter Months
Here is a sprinkling of my favorite date ideas that are perfect for the cold, snowy, winter months and won't cost you much at all. These are a fair mixture of indoor and outdoor activities, so hopefully you'll find so… -
"He's Just Not That Into You": I Highly, Highly Disagree
After hearing a bunch of hype about the book, and seeing that they made a movie about it, I decided to see what all the fuss was about. I'd heard summaries that definitely gave me a weird idea of it - basically, it s… -
Question of the Day
I've heard of so many ways to tell a person you like them. Anything from the lame text saying "I like you, do you like me?" to the extravagant announcement in a public place with flowers and balloons. How would you… -
"Because Sometimes Boys Are Just Mean"
Source I was wallowing in man-hate recently when one of my friends asked me what was going on. "Nothing really," I told her, and just explained what women have known from the dawn of time: men are idiots. She's a lesb… -
Should I Stay or Should I Go?
So normally I have things pretty much figured out for myself. I know what type of guys I like and what type of guys are no good for me. I didn't think it would get much more complicated than that. Until I met "John."… -
Red light, Green light, 1 2 3...
My friend invited me to a meet and mingle holiday bash he's throwing and told me to invite as many people as I like, but the only requirement is that we have to wear either a red, yellow or green top. Why you ask?… -
I Want to Hold His Hand
Q. I went on a date last night. I had been talking to this guy for a few months over the phone and internet and felt that he seemed normal enough to give it a chance. We had a GREAT time. Only problem is that he does… -
Deal Or Dealbreaker?
There have been a fair share of dealbreaker posts on Datingish, and I'm throwing my own out there now. I'm really into this guy I go to school with. We have a lot of fun together, we share common interests, and we… -
Question of the Day
This is a pretty simple post with a simple question. I don't know if this has been asked here before but I'll take my chance and ask anyways... Would you rather love the one who loves you or love the one you love?MERRY… -
FML Friday!
Fmylife.com contains short day-to-day life anecdotes. A simple recipe: in one sentence, each site visitor can tell the shitty moment which ruined his day. These short stories must begin with "Today" and end with "FML". H… -
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from Datingish!
...now get off the computer. Go hang with your family and friends. We'll be here tomorrow. And the day after that. GO BE SOCIAL! You might even meet someone interesting, like some cute friend-of-a-friend-of-a-fri… -
Christmas, or What It's All About
ChristmasIt's not about the biggest tree. It's not about the best presents. It's not about the most sumptuous meal.It's not just a religious holiday. It's not just time off from work. It's not just about the year that… -
A Man Has No Right to Cry
Flooded with emotion and backed against a wall - we are expected to fight back. Hardened from our childhood, we are taught that showing emotion is a sign of weakness. We are man, and we are proud. From childhood I wa… -
Sex and Body Parts
I was reading Paul Partisan's post yesterday "Do women think with their vagina's?" and couldn't help but feel how resentful he is towards women. I also felt disgusted about how he depicts women in general. Now, a… -
I Ditched My Friends for a Boy
Q. I've been with my boyfriend for a few months now. Everything is great with us, so great that we're talking about moving in together. We already spend a lot of time together and I can't wait to live with him. The o… -
Regrets or Lessons?
I try to live without regrets. Seriously. My ex found that to be a never-ending source of annoyance but it's true. Whenever I do something stupid or something bad happens, I try to find the lesson in it even if the… -
Do You Need One Dozen Roses Every Week?
I have a friend who was broken up with the other day because he no longer brought his girlfriend a dozen roses every Friday. No one ever made him bring her roses or gifts, he did it because he loved her. Why did… -
Kissing Under Mistletoe
Kissing under the mistletoe is one of those *~romantic~* things that's always mentioned at Christmas, but neither my friends nor I have ever done it. It seems like one of those novelty traditions that's a little outdated… -
Broken Up With Via Monogram... By Your Mother-In-Law
Source The holidays are known to be highly sensitive times, with lots of emotion flowing pending time with family and pressure to give the perfect gift. To this end, there's a certain section of the population usually… -
Question of the Day
source Apparently, a Japanese man married his DS. That's hilarious."A Japanese man, who is obviously a little bit off his rocker, has married a character in a Japanese dating sim for his DS. Now that he’s married… -
If You Like the Guy, Then JUST LIKE THE GUY!
Dating isn't the end of the world. So what's the issue if you like a guy, then just like the guy?I know people don't wanna get hurt and you're trying to save your "heart" (which is in fact your brain). But really, you… -
Your Friend's Ex
I met a boy back jr. year of high school. When I first saw him I had a crush on him. Just by the way he dressed and talked I could tell I was going to get along with him. Sure enough we became good friends. I soon re… -
"If I Thought You Weren't All That, I Wouldn't Be Dating You Right Now"
This might sound mean at face value, but to me, these wods bring the point home. It seems just telling you how good you look might help, but doesn't really get rid of the situation in full. These are the only words I… -
I Kissed My Sister's Boyfriend
Q. I got really drunk this weekend and accidentally kissed my sister's boyfriend. I've always had a little thing for him, but never would have done anything had I been sober. My sister doesn't know. I've been acting… -
There Should Be Nothing "Casual" About Sex
I'm not old fashioned. I'm not even conservative. It just makes me angry that there are so many things about sex that people do not consider, the biggest one being the possibility of bringing another life into this wor… -
"I Just Wish Families Were Easier"
It's really hard to not feel like you have the support of your family. Even when they tell me "do what you want, it's your life" I don't like feeling like they are letting me make my own mistakes when I think of my r… -
Nothing Left to the Imagination
I still like a certain amount of privacy in any relationship. I don't care if you've seen if all, when I'm peeing, I need the door closed. When I'm in the shower, that's my time. I don't like being watched as I put o… -
Mo' Money, Mo' Problems?
Source I've been reading personal finance blogs here and there for awhile, and lately I've been seeing a lot about discussing money and finance in relationships. One website cites a New York Times article that said… -
Question of the Day
Imagine this scenario. You are in a loving relationship with someone. Now, what would you do if, out of the blue, an ex/lover contacted you after a number of years and asked you to be 'friends?' Do you think that t… -
Let's Stop Calling it Love
It seems there's more to the phrase "I love you" than I thought. I know the phrase should be carefully used or else it will result in pretty dire consequences. I understand this pretty well since I've misused it quite… -
Virginity Re-evaluated
So, I have this new boyfriend and recently we had sex for the first time. But prior to that, he had asked me if I was a virgin. When I told him no, he got mad. He was genuinely disappointed in me. Now I know that talk… -
Nobody, Especially Men, Wants a "Sexy Friend"
If there is one thing I learned about friendship is that friendships can work the best if you don't have a desire to want to be with the person to some degree. I once replied in a very funny way to a friend of mine to… -
He Didn't Want to Ruin the Friendship
Q. I've developed a crush on one of my good friends. Anyway, I started feeling like maybe he liked me back so I asked him out on a date. Maybe that was too forward, but he told me that he didn't feel comfortable dat… -
Sweet, Clingy or just Psycho?
I decided to take the advice from my fellow commentators of Datingish in regards to the Stage 5 Clinger situation. Unfortunately, I have bad news. The talk did not turn out the way I had hope it would. My friends did… -
Different Personality for Me and for You
So my lovely darling of a best friend came to talk to me earlier and told me about her situation. I won't go into too much detail but enough to get my point across. She was telling me that she is balancing two guys,… -
4 Steps To Mending A Broken Heart
Do you ever wonder why it hurts so much when love is lost? The art of romance is to give your heart without fear. When it breaks, you become lost with only pieces that remain. It’s a journey of rediscovery and reassem… -
"Why I Will Never Have a Girlfriend"
Source If you're single, there might be a simple mathematical explanation for it. Tristan Miller from the German Research Center for Artificial Intelligence managed to figure out why, of 5.5 billion people on earth in… -
Question of the Day
Can guys feel as much as girls do? I was listening to this song and it talks about how crazy this guy is for the girl. I wonder if guys really can feel that way? Do they sometimes regret not asking you for your numbe… -
Experiences That Affect Your Relationship Habits
When I was younger, I would read those J14 or teen magazines, and cringe at some of the other kid's stories about their parents... splitting up, or divorcing. It really didn't mean much to me (sorry to say) at the tim… -
"I'll Be There for Your Baby, and My Girlfriend's"
I just turned 16 on the 14th of December. Why is that significant? Because I have another year and a half until I graduate high school and I'm pregnant. I'm scared, I'm nervous, and I have absolutely no idea what I'm goi… -
The Big Picture
As I was lying in the bathtub reading a book, I began thinking. I've always believed that there is a reason for everything. I'm the person I am for a reason. I attend this college for a reason. I was born into this… -
He Wants to Try New Things in Bed
Q. My boyfriend has been suggesting that we try new things in bed--mainly talking dirty and he's mentioned fantasizing about other people. I'm not sure I feel comfortable, but he really wants it and keeps talking abo… -
Datingish Response: Blank
I started thinking about this after reading a recent Xanga Datingish blog... a woman was whining about how expensive it gets to buy presents for her SO during the holiday season. So in rebuttal... I wrote this piece of f… -
Just One of the B'ys
I often find myself in the middle of very awkward conversations. These conversations can range from a variation of topics including how much beer one is able to consume without puking; how, exactly someone can be "se… -
Odd News of the Day: Divorce Vouchers
Whenever I don't know what to get someone on my Christmas list, I usually stick to a standard Starbucks gift card or something of the life. But this Christmas, a law firm in London are offering a different kind of gift c… -
WYD Someone Who Lied About Being Poor?
A little about me: I'm a finance graduate and I'm still going to school. I worked for one year after my graduation and I inherited some money from my parents. With that money, I've invested in the stock market. A… -
Talk is Cheap
We are all unmatched, distorted, jigsaw pieces. There is not piece that will fit with our perfectly. Instead, we look for that one piece that will almost fit; that piece that will make out puzzle complete. The jagged… -
Help! We Have a Stage 5 Clinger!
I understand brand new relationships where you want to see each other 24/7. Honestly, I really do. What I don't get is why you insist on bringing out your SO and then dumping them onto your friends while you go mingle… -
Why Do Women Stay?
Reading "I Learned about Love from my Parents", I too, have wondered why many parents stay together for the children's sake. More specifically, I've tried to understand why women with children stay in a conflict-ri… -
Sexist, Nasty, or Just Plain Careful?
It’s come to my attention that I might be a bit… well… SEXIST. Sexist in the sense that I expect things from men that I would never expect from women. Let's set the scene. Imagine the train is busy and another lady t… -
Malfunctioning Relationships
Relationships. They are what holds humanity to some sort of moral standard. Whether it be familial relationships, sexual relationships, friendships, or just mere acquaintances; They make you adhere to certain standar… -
Birth Control Blunder
Q. I've been on birth control for 3 years and overall my experience has been very good. It has prevented pregnancy, kept my period regular and I have had very minimal, if none, of the side affects said to come along w… -
Just a Little Bit of History Repeating
Last night my dear friend Nicole came over for some good old fashioned baking and drinking. After finishing off a few bottles of wine Nicole became very upset and began talking about her (now) ex: Alex. Nicole and A… -
His Ex's Engagement Ring
My boyfriend and I are 13 years apart, so he has a few life experiences I don't have. One of them is having an ex-fiance. Now, I know the story, I know the pain and I know that he still has the ring. I know that he di… -
Scandalish: Sex and the Recent Ex-Virgin
Here are instructions on how to comment anonymously if you need them. So questions about sex... from someone who recently lost her virginity.Girls: Is it normal to be worried about getting pregnant?Girls: Do you get… -
Bring Back Scandalish!
When all we needed was a place to place our hungry lips, a place for fingers to travel on a trace of skin, or a heavy breath to blow, there was the act of sex. Masturbation, oral sex, sexual health, all of them. We… -
Am I Crazy? Part 2
On my previous post, I established the situation with the girl. We eventually decided we should talk about this and I wrote her this email:"I think that it's possible we have something going on here. I like you Quynh… -
The Student Helper and the Tennis Instructor
I work everyday at a elementary school across from my house. I have the job title as "Student Helper" which basically means that I'm a janitor that works more and gets paid less. When I'm working I usually don't look ar… -
Do You and Your SO Have Opposing Musical Tastes?
Do you and your SO have the same musical tastes? And if not, has that gotten in the way of your relationship and / or 'quality time' together? Why do I ask? Well my co-blogger and I share similar musical tastes o… -
Are There Really Guidebooks for Relationships?
I've read some relationship books and such as : When Women Talk and Men Walk Men are from Mars, Women are from Venus Getting the Love You Want The thing that each book has it's own strategy, and each book… -
Friday Fun: How to Reel in "That" Guy
Yup, it's another one of those typical topics that everyone has their own way of dealing with. But just for fun...It’s amazing what a kid’s show from the 90’s can teach you.In a Nickelodeon’s Rugrats episode “Angelica’s… -
Alone for the Holidays
Being single during the holidays. We've all been there right? It's not easy. Every holiday movie is about relationships. Every holiday song is about being with someone you love. Every commercial is about finding a… -
I Learned About Love From My Parents
My mom and dad taught me a very valuable lesson about love. The one thing I have really learned about love from my parents is that you really can't date just anybody anymore. Be very careful who you fall in love with… -
Uncommon Man
Tony Dungy, the Superbowl-winning coach of the Indianapolis Colts, wrote a book called Uncommon. In the book, he tells a story about a day that he had a big game. He was about to head to the clubhouse when he noti… -
Stop! Don't Say a Word!
Hold on to your hats boys and girls, because here comes the loaded question... Seriously, it doesn't matter how comfortable you are in a relationship or how cool and relax you are with one another. Please, please re… -
When Is It Okay to Hit Your SO?
I've seen a lot of mixed opinions on this in past comments and posts, but I'm curious what the majority of people believe. People in general seem contemptuous of men who have ever laid a hand on a woman for any reason… -
I Notice Them, But They Don't Notice Me
source Q. I can be INSANELY shy. It can be meeting new people, or seeing a really hot guy. I'm normally quiet, and like to be by myself or with some friends.I go to a high school where there's TONS of guys that are my… -
Hunny I Love You, But You're Annoying
I love my boyfriend, he's one of the sweetest person I know... but sometimes he annoys the heck out of me. Incident One - Sleep Talking In the middle of the night him: *pokes me* switch sides me: hmm? him: Switch s… -
The Dilemma of a Post-Couple Quarrel
We always hear stories of couples quarreling/fighting, and then there's this cold period which lasts from a few minutes to even hours, days and weeks where both parties decide to play ignore with each other until som… -
9 Things You May Not Know About Orgasms
Original story found here from Fox News' Sexpert. 1. Are the sensations experienced from orgasm the same for males and females? This one is tough, but a 1976 experiment did try to compare his-and-her orgasms, asking… -
FML Friday!
Fmylife.com contains short day-to-day life anecdotes. A simple recipe: in one sentence, each site visitor can tell the shitty moment which ruined his day. These short stories must begin with "Today" and end with "FML".… -
Puppy Follower
To the girls, or just anyone in general: We all know there are couples who's SO evolve around their whole life. Everything they do is based off of them. Every decision is based off of them. While this can be great, the… -
"How Do You Do It?"
I have a friend who likes to follow me around. Don't worry, I REALLY don't mean me haha. Anyways, because I love to keep him anonymous, I shall not name names. Let's call him TT. Now this friend; well he likes to foll… -
Popular Music Today is Degrading
We all have guilty pleasures. One of mine’s just happens to be dancing in clubs to the most female bashing, sausage waving, degrading songs in the world. As much as I never listen to that music in real life, when I… -
You Spent How Much? That Changes Everything
Since my last post sparked so many questions in regards to the ring itself (i.e., Is it nice? What's the price tag on it? Was it a family heirloom?) It got me thinking about whether or not it changes things if those det… -
Now That You've Seen My Lady Parts, Can I Leave a Toothbrush Here?
Readers, once again I am coming to you for advice. My friend Kelly has been dating her boyfriend for about 6 weeks. Normally this is no big deal. But Kelly hasn't had a boyfriend since high school, when she was un… -
My Sister's a Bimbo! What Now?
source Q. I needed my sister's laptop to save an essay to my email and I saw these instant messages between my sister and a complete stranger: H0TT!E_B0!: hey. what u up 2? Rachel_Sweety: hiya. nada, just working… -
Wasted Efforts
In my eyes, Dust in the Wind by Kansas is one of those songs that epitomizes the cynicalness and 'wasted efforts' we may all feel, from time to time, in our personal relationships: I close my eyes, only for a moment,… -
You Don't Have to be "In Love" to Wonder...
...how someone is doing. They say you never forget your first love, and I think that it's true. However, you don't often end up with your first love, and that's also okay. The second love is more mature, more whole.… -
Cheating Will Save My Relationship
My boyfriend and I have a twisted romance. When we first met through mutual friends, it was like love at first sight... except he barely speaks English (he is Russian) and I barely speak Russian (I'm Russian but my fir… -
His Mom Gives Him "Tickles"
source My boyfriend is pretty close to his mom. He's 23, and lives with his parents, which I don't find strange cause they have a family company pretty much in the middle of nowhere, so he doesn't have many options.… -
Married or Single? Is That All It Is?
Have you noticed that the marital status options on social networking sites such as MySpace and Facebook only give you a very general idea on a person's status? Neither did I till I decided to view my subscription of D… -
Have You Ever?
Have you ever met someone who you had an amazing connection with, but will never see them again? -
Guy Friends: How Can You Tell?
I am currently dating my SO for almost 2 years and I have to admit right now, I flirt...a lot. I never do it to try to get with anyone else, I just flirt. It's in my nature. Sometimes I just like the attention I get.… -
Yay or Nay: Recycled Engagement Rings
The season of gift giving has everyone asking "Is it okay to recycle a gift?" I know this is a matter of personal opinion and I also know lots of people who constantly re-gift items. But the biggest kicker came fro… -
Hey, Pal, Slow Your Roll
How do you tell a guy to slow down without putting it harshly? I broke up with my boyfriend the day after Thanksgiving weekend. I had felt like I was alone in the relationship and he wasn't listening to how I felt a… -
All Men Have Watched Porn
Source Recently, a firm in Montreal decided that they were going to do a study to find the effects that porn has on people. The only problem: they can't find any men that have never watched porn. They were able to d… -
I'm Not An Expert By Any Means
I'm still trying to figure this whole thing out. But what does a relationship need in order to be successful? #1. Trust. Above all else, a relationship needs trust. Trust is the foundation for every other important pi… -
Confused and Feeling Trapped
source Q. I've been dating my boyfriend close to 3 years and we moved in together a couple of months ago. It was a big mistake and I've recently been rethinking our relationship. I care about him, but I'm not sure I… -
Guys Don't Love The Chase, But Girls Do.
In response to a previous post that claimed that men chase women for no reason, seems illogical. I am a man who cares not to waste time chasing women that I am not interested in. Most of my guy friends agree with me o… -
Tattoo Means Undying Love?
My girlfriend just asked me to design a his and her tattoo for her. I asked her why? And she told me that she was going to get a tattooed of her BF's name and vice versa. I wanted to say "yes and sure" but my ans… -
Am I Crazy?
Source Is it possible to have feelings for someone you don't even see? I live in Virginia and know this girl in California. Let's call her AQ. We met over the summer during this giant event. We did these activities an… -
Don't Ignore Me
Ok, so I'm a little crazy, maybe. But one thing I cannot stand in the least is to be ignored, consciously at least. If someone gets sidetracked, that's fine & doesn't bother me, but when someone flat-out does not… -
Addressing Past Wrongs (A Confession)
I've learned from the experience so that's why I'm sharing it with you all. So a few months ago; I was with someone, whom I didn't know too well. It happened so fast.. I don't really know what happened. From her te… -
Woo Who?
They see each other across a crowded room. Suddenly everyone else ceases to exist. Time stands still. (cue sappy romantic music) He walks towards her as she floats towards him. They meet halfway and look into each ot… -
Engagement Gifts for Tila Tequila & Casey Johnson
According to headline-grabbing reality star Tila Tequila, she has recently become engaged to Johnson & Johnson heiress, Casey Johnson. Despite numerous rumors dismissing the proposal as a publicity stunt, MyRegis… -
Is It Important to Mention Divorced Parents?
Say you're setting up two [Muslim] friends of yours, [in an Islamic manner (aka they're gonna talk and get to know one other, but not "date" in the traditional sense of the word)]... and the girl's parents are divorc… -
"Awww" of the Day
source This note was found in Portland, OR. Poor Jeremy, nothing's worse than losing your girl to a third grader. What does he have to offer that you don't have? His snack pack is just as good as yours, I'm sure of… -
What Should I Give My Boyfriend?
source Q. What is a good gift to get your boyfriend for Christmas? I mean he isn't the sporty or the preppy type. He is just a regular guy. I was going to get him pajamas or a hat he wanted, but I wanted to get him s… -
Sorry, I Don't Swing That Way
Since I know and heard a lot of straight guys tend to dig lesbians, might it be the same with straight girls for gay guys? One really stunning situation of which I oversaw was when this straight guy asked a lesbia… -
I Just Wanted to Say Hello
Ever run into someone and you don't know whether to say "hi" or just pretend you didn't see them and continue walking? Well I have and the end result was not what I expected. A few days ago, I was walking around deb… -
Can You Learn to Love?
Oh man, I do not, like this guy. He is my "fiance". I put it in quotes because it's a complicated situation. Wow, he is so unattractive. Is that wrong because I feel like I can't love him because of his looks? Okay,… -
Upgrading from You
This weekend I found out my ex is getting ready to propose soon to his current girlfriend of 2+ years. We dated 3-4 years ago. We had a verbally and emotionally abusive relationship and ended up with a bad break up. I… -
"I Just Don't Think That's Rough Sex, Right?"
My friend Patrick recently came to me for girl advice, and because I can not stand to hear him whine, I was more than happy to help. He had been doing the nasty with Emily for a couple months when, one night, he deci… -
Guys Love The Chase
Why do some men complain about us ladies not "showing enough interest" when they pursue us? Don't they love the chase? If you think about, it's about playing the game right. Almost always have I been in situation… -
Meeting His Ex and Kids
I am together with a guy who is at the moment getting a divorce. We have been together for a year now, but he had been deployed for the better part of our relationship. When he came back, we moved in together and thin… -
Do You Still Remember You Have a Boyfriend?
I have a female friend (no seriously, a friend, not me!) who has been dating her boyfriend for 10 years, maybe going on 11 years. Their relationship is healthy with everyday bickering, it's fine. But she can never se… -
Should I Break It Off? Or Can a LDR Work?
source Q. Where do I begin? There's a boy, I'm a girl. We're both going away to college. He's going to Georgia, I'm headin' over to Chicago. We've been seeing each other for more than a year now, but at this point,… -
He Only Has 10/100 Qualifications
Okay, so I was having a conversation with one of my single girlfriends today and we were discussing marriage and children. When I asked her did she want to have a baby she said "Yes, with the right guy." That sounded co… -
I'm a Relationship Adrenaline Junky
I'm a relationship adrenaline junky. I love the chase, the pursuit, the game, even when I get the girl I like to keep up the surprises. A month ago my apartmentmate decided against dating a very attractive girl bec… -
To"Pedestalize" Someone
What does it mean to "pedestalize" someone? Depending on the relationship it can have a variety of meanings.I challenge every reader to come up with there own definition in regards to there own situation and relations… -
Hello? I Still Care
Dear Boy who acts like a Jerk, What happened to you? Why can’t you speak to me? Are the memories that I trigger into that shallow head of yours too painful to bear? To be completely honest with you I think it is incr… -
Friends and Lovers
Every now and then I come across a story about how a couple started out as being best friends, each having its own unique tale. Guys and girls tell me how difficult it is to keep quiet about admiring someone so close t… -
I'm Not Fat, I'm Just Happy!
A few months back, one of my girlfriends made a comment about me putting on some weight ever since I left the singles dating pool and decided to dry off my sea legs. I simply told her that I was happy and comfortable.… -
It's Better To Have Loved and Lost
...than to have never loved at all. We all know how the saying goes, but do we all think it's true? -
Caught in a Lie
You know what they say; anything that happens in the dark eventually has to come out in the light. I was hanging out and talking with my boyfriend last night and our talk eventually led to opening up the past. Basical… -
"Direct Contact With an Infected Person's Mouth Will Spread The Virus."
Source It's flu season, and H1N1 adds another risk. For the health-conscious readers, Cosmopolitan published an article about what sexual behaviors are more risky than others for contracting the illness. According to… -
Love vs. Want
He said to me that it isn't that I love him, but it's that I want him. Can wanting someone make you feel this crappy? I may sound dramatic, but does wanting someone make you want to rip out your own heart and ne… -
He Wants to "Take a Break"
source Q. My boyfriend keeps saying that he thinks we need to "take a break." I'm not really sure what this means, but anytime I ask him about it he's really vague and basically says we need some time apart. I thou… -
Regret and Letting Go
This past October, I dated this guy who was Muslim. I, however, am Catholic. We talked about our different religions but decided to give the relationship a try because who knows what could happen and plus, we're only… -
The Trials and Tribulations of Singlehood
After many years of weighing the pros and cons, I've decided that for the most part, I don't like being single. I have been single (that is not in a Facebook status worthy relationship) for my entire life, minus a 4 m… -
Tiger: Not the One and Only
Source The Tiger Woods drama is obviously all the media can talk about lately. From Rachel Uchitel to Cori Rist, most everyone in America knows their names. In an article on Examiner.com, they say this about Jaimee Gr… -
WYD a Much Less Attractive Person than Yourself?
Last year I wrote several self-reflective notes on facebook on a range of topics. I received a lot of feedback on many of my posts and many were well received by my 'facebook' friends. Sometime in March 2008 I a… -
She Broke Up With Me
image source Q. I'm going to make this really simple: My girlfriend broke up with me about a month ago and now basically refuses to talk to me. I'm desperate to get her back, but don't know how. I've tried to let her… -
Christina Milian & The Dream Plan 3 Weddings
After getting hitched for the first time in Las Vegas, singer Christina Milian and rapper The Dream have recently shared that they celebrated with a second wedding in Rome, Italy. The couple, who is expecting a baby… -
There's Always a Silver Lining
You know when a tragedy strikes people always try and comfort you by telling you there is always a silver lining, that something good always comes out of it, and that everything will be okay. We never feel this way un… -
How was 2009 for You and Your SO?
Gosh how time flies, it's just two weeks till Christmas and a little bit more than three before another new year begins - 2010. I don't know about you, but I have often found myself, at the year comes to a close, lo… -
Have You Had a Cultural Wedding?
“Every girl dreams of her fairy tale wedding,” whether it includes a carriage ride to a castle, raining rose pedals, or having an enormous cake that reaches the ceiling. And don’t forget the Prince Charming standing by… -
Why I Hate Being in a Relationship During the Holidays
The holiday season is a stressful time for everyone. With worrying about what to get your friends and family, it becomes extra stressful when trying to figure out what to get your SO. They don't want you to get them… -
You Pushed Me Away
I was really getting good with the whole not texting you thing. Ya know, wait for you to text me, yet even then I wouldn't respond. I know how you get when you think I'm mad, especially at you. You hate it. You hate t… -
My Christmas Present: Male Strippers
My friends are perverts. Man-eating, boy-crazy perverts who honk their horns at every guy they see, both literally and metaphorically! So I wasn't surprised when bought me a ticket to see a troupe of MALE STRIPPERS, as m… -
The Eternal Question: Blondes v. Brunettes
When I was a teenager and still living in California I used to walk around in a perpetual gloomy state. So I didn't exactly give off good vibrations, as the good ol' beach boys sang. At the time I had nothing to… -
Who Wrote the Rules Book on Love?
Everyone has their opinions, views, ideals, morals, when it comes to a relationship. But when you hear a story about someones experience in their relationship; their clingy, they are constantly fighting, they are cheat… -
Bros Before Hos?
source Q. I have a guy friend who has been acting very strange and breaking the "bros before hos" concept. If a guy has an opportunity to do something with his guy friends over his girl friends, he'd rather hang w… -
My Ex is Engaged; Can We Still Be Friends?
Last night, I was constantly checking my e-mail in hopes that one of my new crushes would respond to my message.Instead, I was shocked at what I saw. I had received a message from one of my exes, Jason, entirely out o… -
I Work Out to Look Good in Bed
I meant to write about this topic a while ago, and I forgot. But rethinking about the matter got me angry all over again! I was out with my girlfriends a few months ago and we were all talking about our work out routi… -
Hot or Not: Tom and Katie's Marriage Contract
The other day I was reading an article about Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes in US Weekly (I know, probably not the most reliable source of information but go with me). It talked about how unhappy Katie is with Tom but how… -
FML Friday!
Fmylife.com contains short day-to-day life anecdotes. A simple recipe: in one sentence, each site visitor can tell the shitty moment which ruined his day. These short stories must begin with "Today" and end with "FML".… -
I Hate Being Single
I hate being single. I've been single since I was 14 in high school. The girl I was with didn't had any classes with me and wanted to focus more on her education, so she left me. She didn't even told me face to face,… -
Heidi Klum & Seal: Most Romantic Holiday Proposal of All Time!
Since the holiday season is one of the most popular times for engagements, MyRegistry.com thought we would reminisce about the ultimate celebrity holiday proposal story courtesy of Heidi Klum and Seal.Here's the unbe… -
The Dialectics of Playerism
Pros of Players: - They are experienced in bed - They're just looking for casual sex - They'll buy you a ton of drinks - They can be smooth and convincing Cons of Players: - They've been around - They're just look… -
I Need Help with My First Break Up
My boyfriend(19) of 14 months and my little sister(18) were sexting each other all night. I found out the next morning through her phone...I went into a rage and tore /rip/destroyed everything he ever gave me..I stu… -
What's Important to You?
There once lived a business man and his wife in the countryside. Now the husband constantly travels and never takes his wife with him, claiming that she will be a nuisance and get in the way. She has cried and pleade… -
I Don't Know if We're Dating
source Q. I have been seeing this guy for about four months. We go out on dates and hang out on the weekends, kiss etc., text/call each other all the time, but I'm not sure if we're a couple. Most of my friends ass… -
Symptoms of a Good Relationship: P.A.R.T.
I was bored in class today, and I just happened to be thinking about somebody in particular. Anyways, beyond that, I thought deeply about this. So, in terms of relationships, there will be good ones, and bad ones, right?… -
I Want to Grow Old with You
There is a question I was recently asked that I need some other views on. Is there a difference for the love you have towards your significant other and the love you have towards your best friend? When you are in love… -
Things You Should Know BEFORE You Get Married
Now I don't claim to be a marriage expert or anything like that, but I am married so I should know something about it, right? The following insights have been gathered from talking to people in all relationship stages… -
@datingish: will u marry me?
It's undeniable that social network sites like Facebook are extremely important to some, down to the last detail like relationship status. Recently, a groom took out his cell phone in the middle of the ceremony to no… -
The "Great Wall" Around My Heart
I'm one of "those" people. I put up huge walls that I expect people to climb over to get into the real me. I'm perceived as an open person, but actually I'm not at all. The person that everyone thinks I am is just the… -
The Dialectics For Slutdom
Pros of Sluts They put out without much effort on your part.You can tell by the loving looks in their eyes they really could care less if you don't want to commit.Way, way, way more cost-efficient to 'date' than their… -
"The Game": A Book That Should Never Have Been Published
Everyone knows that there's something attractive about a jerk. Someone who doesn't show you the least bit of attention when you're looking amazing. The one that makes you think. "Oh god, am I hideous? Why won't he look… -
Before I Get Married...
My boyfriend proposed to me November 19th of this year on our two year anniversary. Since then we talked about actually getting married a few times but we don't have a date set or anything like that yet. I guess what… -
How to Lose (and Win) a Girl in 10 Days
How to Lose Me: 1. Immaturity/Ignorance I hate when guys think it's funny to be immature. It's not. There is a difference between humor and immaturity. Or, sometimes an initial comment will be funny, but not when yo… -
He Said I Would Regret the Day I Met Him
It started like any other relationship. You know, the Ihavetoseeyoueverysecondofthedayitis and the ohlookatuswearedatingloooook! We were so happy! I couldn't get enough of him. He would take me out all of the time. Di… -
If Hugh Grant Can't Find a Girl...
Hugh Grant admitted to being scared that he will never find love in a recent interview with the Daily Mirror. As he approaches his 50th birthday, the Hollywood bachelor seems to be losing hope in ever finding his leading… -
A First Date in My Ideal World
I can categorically say I have the pre-first date jitters worse than anyone I know. It's the not knowing that always gets me. You see first dates have the potential to go one of two ways. The optimal way being everyth… -
Avoid Any Girl Who Blogs About Her Sex Life!
Source The holidays are here, with Christmas less than twenty days away and New Years trailing soon after. John Carney posed a humorous "guide to Holiday romance" over at his blog, and I've highlighted some of the imp… -
"You Farted in Trader Joe's" - m4w
source I'm glad that we live in a world where a girl can stink up an entire grocery store aisle and can still get the guy's number. And I'm glad there are men out there who recognize the forces of nature lay their st… -
"That Guy"
Everyone has one of them - The guy who messed us up at an early age. The guy who was totally wrong for us, but we insisted on going for. The guy who gave us that first impression of what a relationship should be like.… -
Sex: Just Do It
I read this post on Datingish today and it reminded me of some advice I'd heard many times before: If you're not in the mood for sex, do it anyway and your body will catch up. Ugh. I hate that advice and I have a sto… -
When Is It Inappropriate to Use Your iPhone?
Blackberry and iPhone addiction is a common occurrence in this day and age. And believe me I am fully aware of the allures of BBM. But there are just some times when it is not OK to whip out your iPhone and browse for ne… -
Nobody Can Use You Without Your Consent
Unhealthy relationships are difficult to escape. I believe that this is because we devote so much time and energy into trying to make things work out that we refuse to accept defeat. You are being used if your significan… -
I Honestly Don't Even Know Your Name
.... but I wanted to thank you. I'm sure you have no idea what I'm talking about. We barely spoke for five minutes today. Our interactions were of more the silent, making faces through the "Secure Zone" glass. Ho… -
A Solution to Women's Confusion
I was talking to two friends yesterday, who claim that in order to not look selfish in a relationship, they decide not to say what they mean when they want something ("no" means "yes"). I'm already aware that girls d… -
How Much are You Spending on Your SO This Christmas?
Tis the season to be jolly, well it is... if you have money, that is! Now money is a popular topic. It is widely discussed and debated in numerous books, magazines, journals and other forms of media. It's discussed… -
Hold My Purse, Will Ya?
Last week, my brother and I decided to head to the mall hoping we’d find ideal Christmas presents for my other siblings (and shopping for me too, of course). We probably walked into about three stores until I asked a… -
"Most of all, I just hope there is a You"
Dear first love, Just because I was in love with you, doesn't give you a free pass to "sweetie", "dear", or "baby" me anytime you please and then suddenly change your mood and give me a cold shoulder. I'm sorry… -
How to Get in the Mood for Morning Sex?
My man loves to get it on in the morning, but I'm raring to go at night. How can we sync up our sex appetites? "This is a common issue for couples, as men's testosterone peaks between 7 and 8 a.m. and women's peaks… -
Start Planning, Now! But What?
In my previous post "A Tip for the Guys: PLAN", I had one interesting comment from lewk@xanga He commented, "Any actual suggestions for things to do? Dinner and a movie only works so often..."HollowTendencies@xanga r… -
Have You Ever Felt Like You Were Wasting Your Life Away?
I'm 18 years old and I've been in a relationship since the age of 15. That's 3 years of commitment (two different relationships.) That's 3 years of having someone else extremely close to your personal space. 3 years o… -
16 Things Girls Love From Their Guys
1. Receiving flowers from their boyfriends once in a while source Which girls do not like getting flowers from their loved ones? Be it fake, real or even D.I.Y flowers, every girl loves it! -
Love is Love, Regardless of Sexual Orientation.
Well. There you go. You did it. You succeeded in making life difficult for other people simply because they are different. I hope you are happy. I hope you are satisfied. But even more so, I hope that every one… -
Wanted: Somebody to Love
I never knew a one night stand that worked. I don't mean to sound like a pessimist but watching my girlfriend bounce around from one guy to another is painful. I know she wants to settle down, get marry and have kid… -
Odd News of the Day: Coed Dorm Rooms?
Sexiling in college dorm rooms may become obsolete now that schools such as Columbia University are now allowing boys and girls to live together in coed dorm rooms. I can't decide if this is a good or bad idea. It s… -
If You Loved Me, You’d Give Me Your Facebook Password
One of the lessons I was taught as I was growing up was to respect other’s privacy; never to snoop around in anyone’s business. It became a habit for me to entertain myself while someone was writing an email, to look a… -
How To Tell If You Are Being Used
Let me get directly to the point - an ex hook up and I have been talking again. I have always had a crush on him, despite the fact that he is 21 and I am 18. He called everything off with me about a year ago, and we did… -
Highschool Sweethearts?
Source I'm wondering what people's opinions are of "high school sweethearts." I've heard about couples that are grandparents, but have been together since they were in high school. I also hear commonly about how once… -
"I Didn't Wait and I Never Planned To."
SourceI'm really getting sick of all these sex before marriage posts. Everyone has different beliefs, whether for personal reasons, religious reasons, or no reason. I don't really care if someone wants to wait until m… -
Who Wants to be Average?
If you didn't take the time to read it, here's a quick synopsis of this Datingish post: movies (barring the Twilight series) seem to be tending towards plain, unattractive, but funny men such as Seth Rogan, Vince Va… -
My Dad's Advice: Be a Jerk and the Girls Will Flock
I'm pretty close to my dad, he's a friend I could talk to about almost anything. I like to think that he's a good guy in general. All my life, he's been a ladies man, never alone, and most of them "hot". When a friend of… -
I Don’t Care What Your Boyfriend Ate for Breakfast, Lunch or Dinner
When I started college, I just got out of an intricate relationship about three months earlier. The guy I was dating didn’t believe that I was an importance in his busy and stressful life. In other words, I got dumpe… -
What to do with Expressionless Men
I'm not sure if this is an accurate generalization, but in my experience Asian guys are a lot more expressive emotionally than are white guys. My Asian ex-boyfriend would usually giggle and do some silly, gleeful face… -
Playing with Fire with Bad Boys
According to Alexandra Burke, Bad Boys are always catching her eye. She's prone to danger, and has been all her life. She knows she's playing with fire, and she doesn't know why. She knows they're no good for her, It… -
Do You Think Double Standards are Antiquated Notions?
After a little more than a decade of dating, I've only genuinely flirted with 3 people in my life that I was interested in. From that small group, I've dated only two. One being my notable ex, the other guy just got… -
I Can't Forgive Her
source Q. So I wrote in here a little while ago about my girlfriend and I fighting so much--well she cheated on me three times and lied to me when I asked her about it. She tried so hard for me to forgive her, but I… -
A Tip for the Guys: PLAN
Sorry guys for picking on you, but here's tip if your really want to make a girl's day (or night).... PLAN!It cannot be emphasized enough how much a girl likes the guy to take control of her plans for one day. Now ther… -
The Perfect Movie Moment Kiss
Girls, have you ever daydreamt about that perfect first kiss with that perfect prince charming? It could take place at a school dance, in the middle of an empty street, under the mistletoe or at a New Year’s party. Mos… -
What is it about Makeup and Hairspray?
It is common to find relationships where the woman takes much longer than the man to get ready to leave the house. But why are women so obsessed about how they look? All over the country, nearly the entire female popu… -
My Inappropriate Crush of the Week
I kind of have a crush on Jedward. Yes. John and Edward: The twins from The X-factor. Shocking. I know, I know, I’m probably old enough to be their mother (I’m 5 years older than them… that counts as a whole generatio… -
Cheater Cheater Pumpkin Eater!
So, I was at work today and I was talking with some co-workers. We were talking about relationships and suddenly they got on the subject of cheating!!! I couldn't believe it, they were talking about it as if it was o… -
Why Men Are Hot
In response to DearRicky, I've decided that I should comment on why men are hot. All men. Men have the ability to raise me up, to tear me down, to cry, to laugh, to fear, and to rejoice. I want to be their buddy,… -
Single During the Holidays: How Do You Do It?
It's already the first week of December and my husband and I have dragged each other to parties we would have otherwise gone to alone, not to mention grudgingly attended children parties where I've smiled like a moron… -
Vibe and Its Effect on Your Dating Life
I am sure all of us had this experience before. We meet someone new, and that person gives us a weird feeling. And then we feel awkward just hanging around that person, much less talk to them. What we felt from that p… -
I Got Denied!
source Q. My boyfriend and I were supposed to hang out today but things came up and he had to cancel. However, he didn't call or text me to tell me that plans had been canceled. I text him to let him know that I was… -
If You're Cute, Are You Dumb?
Just a quick question: Since when did "Cute" = "Dumb"? My friend "C" has been dating this girl whom he describes as cute in a nutshell. She's so cute,...she laughs at my stupid jokes. She's so cute,...she trips o… -
I Don't Like Receiving Flowers...
Image source I don't understand why it is customary for people dating to get each other flowers. Whether it's for an apology or to welcome your significant other home at the airport, it seems wasteful. For some reason… -
Dating a Wanted Person
A couple of friends of mine and I were discussing whether or not we would date a wanted person. There's this guy I know. He's intelligent, very very VERY good-looking, goes to an Ivy League college, knows what he wa… -
I Was the Helga to His Arnold
Growing up, I loved watching Hey Arnold on Nickelodeon only to see what crazy stunts Helga Pataki would pull just to keep her passionate admiration for Arnold a secret. But is that kind of love healthy? As much as I l… -
"Don't Waste My Time"
During my early twenties, I once dated a much older guy. We had lots of fun together and we clicked on many levels. He had an established career, had traveled the world, and knew what he wanted out of life. He was ext… -
What Happened to "Til' Death Do Us Part"?
The headlines today are horrible. Tiger Woods Shaq Who else is cheating? I feel like cheating is so common these days, and not that long ago it was Kobe and even our past President of the United States. Wh… -
FML Friday!
Fmylife.com contains short day-to-day life anecdotes. A simple recipe: in one sentence, each site visitor can tell the shitty moment which ruined his day. These short stories must begin with "Today" and end with "FML".… -
Do You Believe in Signs?
You're driving in the car. You need some tunes, so you turn on the radio. All of the sudden, your ex boyfriend's favorite song comes on. "Ugh..." you think. You change the station.Then, you see a car just like his dri… -
He's Calling Me His Girlfriend But We've Only Been on 4 Dates
source Q. Believe it or not: I'm a 19 year old girl who has never dated before. Recently, I started hanging out with my older brother's friend. He would pick me up from school and we would grab dinner together (I ha… -
What Defines Dating? Not Lil' Wayne.
Defined @ Wikipedia.orgDating is a form of courtship, and may include any social activity undertaken by, typically, two people with the aim of each assessing the other's suitability as their partner in an intimate relati… -
"I respect you too much" - The Lie We Believe
Last Saturday night I was stuck late in Penn Station (I missed the train I needed). Anyway, while sitting waiting for my train I was people watching and happened to see you beautiful young girl sitting next to a man… -
Down with the "Hot" Guy?
or these guys.... I've been seeing this trend lately in movies, the male figure is, let's say, not-so-good-looking. Guys like Seth Rogan, Jonah Hill, Jon Favreau, Vince Vaughn, Jason Segal. These men do not have was… -
"I Didn't Want to Kiss Him Back"
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"The Hater"
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