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Unbearable

So, I guess this has happened twice with two serious relationships (now and then) and it has to do with family. For intents and purposes and my ongoing struggle, I've never been liked by any guy's family though the reas…
I Could Never Date Someone My Family Hates

Family is important, and we care what they think, even if we wish we didn't. Growing up, even through the rebellious phases, we still usually want nothing more than to make our parents proud, and for the decisions we ma…
Ex-Boyfriend's Relatives

Alright so everyone knows that once the relationship is over between you and your past significant other, the friendship you had with his/her sister, brother, mother, father can never be the same again. I get that, but…
Pirate Wants Arrranged Marriage With 13-Year-Old in Exchange for the Release of Hostages

A little over a month ago, a Danish family ventured into the infamous pirate-infested waters off of Somalia. The father of 13-year-old Naja Johansen had a brilliant idea: to sail along these dangerous waters on his expe…
The Transitive Break Up: Family Fallout

This morning, after speaking with my lovely mother for thirty minutes about how awesome life in New York is, she gathered herself and said: "there's something you should probably know." Immediately my mind flooded with…
When You Just Can't Imagine It

My four best friends are all in my immediate family. This wasn't always the case; in fact I pretty much tortured my younger sister for the first twelve years of her life. But now that we are - ahem - adult enough to be…
Family Whore?

I love my best friend to death. She's been my best friend for the better part of my twenties and I always thought that she would some day really become family. You see, my best friend is my brother's girlfriend; or rath…
Tips for Meeting the Family

With the holiday season here, many people will be meeting their SO’s family for the first time and for men and women, meeting the spouse's family can be a traumatic time. First impressions can make or break the…
7 Signs You're Dating a Mama's Boy

After previously writing the article 6 ways to bond with your boyfriend’s mom, I thought about the ongoing dating problem of the “mama’s boy.” A guy having respect for his mom is great; however,…
Dating Outside The Box

The other day in class, my professor was making a point about my generation. She said that our generation is the "generation of tolerance." I thought about it. Our generation has definitely been more open and accepting…