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Just Humor Me: What Happens When Your Boyfriend's Dad Marries Your Mom?

Today, as I ventured upstairs to make my usual cup of hot cocoa, I found myself becoming interested in the show my mother was watching. Neither of us knew the name of the movie, but the scenario was something that intri…
Are You Close With Your SO's Family?

Being in a relationship doesn't just mean having one new person enter your life. Well, duh, that's a little obvious. But you know what I'm saying. When you have a new SO, chances are you'll be making new friends and ev…
Our SO's And Their Siblings: Love 'em Or Hate 'em?

From the very beginning of dating my bf and bringing him home to my mother...a rather weird side effect happened. My little brother of only 12 wanted to know about him and thus since more contacts, he's always trying t…
I Can't Have Sex

Dear Datingish Readers, I have recently found out that I have a pretty common condition called Vaginismus which is an involuntary spasm of the muscles surrounding the vaginal opening which occurs whenever an attempt i…
Dating a Half Family: Is It A Good Idea?

There was this man I used to work with at my old job about 5 months ago. I liked talking to and joking around with him. He had that boyish charm that I like in men- grownup but not too old to have silly fun. He was goo…
Normal or Weird: I Want To Hang Out With My Ex's Family

My ex-boyfriend and I were together for almost three and a half years. We started dating in high school, after being best friends for several years. I became very close to his family, especially with his grandmother, mo…
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?
The Dressing Room: Father's Day Cardis

I'm convinced that cardigans have special powers. They can take any outfit and turn it into something your grandmother would be proud to have you wearing. And when the knit has some unique details, and some edgy embell…
Make Sure He Divorces His Mother Before You Become His Wife: Men & The Mother Complex

A good friend of mine got engaged a few days ago. I am completely excited for her big day. My friend is dedicated to her lover and their relationship. There's just one small big problem--his mother. Fortunately for my f…
Bringing Your SO to Family Functions

Yay or nay? My cousin, who is 30, and my brother who is 27, and I were talking about family functions and whether or not it was a good idea to bring your SO to them. As with many traditional families, my family is ext…