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Boundaries of Opposite-Sex Friends?

This post was submitted anonymously. I understand that when you enter into a relationship, there are some boundaries in terms of how to act towards friends of the opposite sex after that. I haven't had any trouble with t…
Another Girl's Obsession with My Boyfriend

My boyfriend's best friend is in love with him. She's admitted this both to him and to others, but claims that she is content just being his friend. He is in no way interested in her (hence why he's dating me) and has m…
The Human Touch

A little while ago, boarding the J train, I tried to sit on the bench next to a very large man. But somehow I miscalculated my descent by a degree or two, which caused me to half-sit on his leg very awkwardly. Then, as…
The Definition of Cheating

This post was submitted by an anonymous user. During my usual lunchtime, where I talk to my friends about life, I brought up an argument me and my boyfriend had. My boyfriend considered me going out to lunch with a frie…
Breakup Boundaries

Last summer marked the three-year anniversary of my breakup (or, to be accurate, series of breakups) with Sam - second of three serious boyfriends, and best friend for two years. I'd tried to break up with Sam once, an…
Conditional Love Lasts Longer

"I will always love you" whispers your beau after a passionate evening or argument. Somewhere along the demise of dating, it's been assumed that erotic love is unconditional. Like most assumptions, this one is wrong. Un…
The Lines in Your Relationship

Boundaries are infinitely important, and it's even more important that your significant other knows exactly where those are, if you want things to last. A lot of guys I know are firm to these "lines," they don't budge.…
Talking to The Parents: Did You Wish Your SO's Father a Happy Father's Day?

On Sunday, on my way to celebrate Father's Day, I got a text from my SO saying that his dad had asked why I hadn't called to say "Happy Father's Day." Wait, what?
Where is the Line Between Friends and Friendlier?

I remember having a conversation with an old roommate in which the topic of (heterosexual) guy and girl friends came up. Her claim? If you're semi-attractive, it's pretty much impossible for a guy and a girl to be 100%…
When You're "Just Dating," Are You A Top Priority?

Yesterday I had brunch with my best friend. She and I have both been dating our SOs for more than a year now (well, just a year for me), but we couldn't have more different relationships. She was telling me that she was…