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Dating and Our Dark Sides

For the first little while of any romantic relationship, we show only our best side. It's all kisses and discovering the wonderful ways that you connect as a couple. As things progress, things get more comfortable and t…
How to Deal with Rejection

Rejection is probably one of the worst things that a human being has/needs to deal with at one point or another in his or her life. How we feel and react varies, but the feelings of emptiness and sadness probably accom…
Would You Admit to Having Crushed on Your Female Friend?

I wanted to strangle C. when I found out from his best friend that he told his girlfriend he had a crush on me. Well, he didn't say it that way. She asked him if he ever wanted to hook up or more with me. His answer?
"I Want Honesty, But It Better Be the Right Kind of Honesty!"

In the quest to find the right person, certain qualities appeal to everyone: physical attraction, a good sense of humor, kindness and honesty. Honesty is key in any relationship if you want it to last. Girls and guys al…
An Open Letter

Dear someone who is not interested in another who express interest in them: The next time you think about "being nice" or "letting down someone easy," you should instead just go with telling them how it is. If you are…
Is My Boyfriend Believable?

I'm at a point in the relationship where I don't know what to do or how to handle some of the things I am feeling. We have been dating for about 9 months, exclusive for almost 4. I am always able to keep walking and let…
To Tell Or Not to Tell?

I recently had a conversation with a customer (Lana) who had had a few too many Long Island iced teas while she tried to puzzle through the dilemma she was facing, regarding whether or not she should tell her friend (Ve…
Hey Baby, What's Your Number?

So, what's your number? No, not your digits. This is a number you can't call or text. It's the number of sexual partners you have had in your lifetime. A recent "Ask Jake" feature in Glamour Magazine argued that it does…
How Old Do You Think I Am?

Once, almost ten years ago, I was in Maine, snowboarding with a friend. We were staying in this condo complex that had a pool and hot tub, and we were returning to our condo that Friday night from lounging in the hot tu…
The Great Deception

I recently found myself having a conversation about people, and how they go about looking for other people with whom to share their lives. "People go around wanting other people to complete them," my friend said. "They…