Love quotes from The Wonder Years and what they remind us about relationships
If you're anything like me, it doesn't take but a few strains of "With a Little Help From My Friends" to be instantly brought back to the groovy world of Kevin Arnold and Winnie Cooper. The Wonder...
View ArticleMobile dating: Are you gazing at a prostitute's profile without knowing it?
A recent report from Symantec detailed the many scams that have been on the platform. The company says a new update should help cut down on the shady behavior, but that doesn't address the concern that...
View ArticleDry vaginas and 5 other things that suck about new relationships
Now that we think about it, there's really nothing all that awesome about a new relationship. It kind of sucks. Sure, you get sex on the regular without it being with a complete rando. But, all that...
View Article7 Hard truths we learned from OKCupid
It's cool, though. Their findings, although maybe not super flattering, are amusing nonetheless. So what did we learn while OKCupid poked at our brains (and hearts?). 1. We really are shallow as hell...
View Article5 Fears that can kill a relationship
"Thoughts can become self-fulfilling prophecies," says Michelle Skeen, PsyD, author of Love Me, Don't Leave Me: Overcoming Fear of Abandonment & Building Lasting, Loving Relationships. "When you...
View Article15 Signs you're actually on a date
OK, wait. Not "asked you out," per se. More like asked if you want to get Saturday brunch at the last second, if you'd be up for a Starbucks run on your break or if you'd want to attend a mutual...
View ArticleHow studs like Ryan Gosling and Channing Tatum are keeping you single
According to a new study from the University of St. Andrews in Scotland, men and women with internet access are more likely to favor muscular guys and super-thin women — basically, the Hollywood...
View ArticleStephen Colbert nails it with this dating advice
Ask a Grown Man: Stephen Colbert Ask a Grown Man: Stephen Colbert The comedian and future Late Show host was tapped to field reader questions for Rookie magazine's monthly "Ask a Grown Man" segment...
View Article7 Myths about men we should cut them a break on
Between the confusion of gender roles in society and the few bad boys spoiling it for the many good guys out there, it's no wonder the male sex is so misunderstood. To dismiss just a few myths, we...
View Article10 First date stories that will make you say "WTF"
Sure, I've had some fun when the guy is charming and kind. But for every great guy on the market, there are at least five complete duds. Or 10. These are my 10. 1. The Family Man I'm sure Family Man...
View ArticleWhat to do when you're a commitment-phobe in the worst way
I've always had hints of commitment issues: Making plans with someone and wanting to flake at the last minute, beelining it any time the words "meeting" or "appointment" were floating around, ending up...
View ArticleMy two-night stand turned into a full-blown relationship
We can't wait to watch the upcoming rom-com Two-Night Stand, starring Divergent cutie Miles Teller paired with adorable Analeigh Tipton (Crazy, Stupid, Love), about two New Yorkers who aim to hook up...
View ArticleI started “dating” a horse so I could have a better love life
Bear with me for a second, because Joe is definitely a horse — but that's only because I have absolutely no business starting a relationship with a human male at this time. Why, you ask? I have what I...
View ArticleChina's offensive nickname for successful single ladies: "Leftovers"
So, why can't these self-made, successful women find suitors? Few of the eligible dudes are worthy of them, that's why. China now has the highest population of female self-made millionaires and these...
View ArticleThis site is like VRBO, but you have to be single and hot to participate
Only, we're not exactly swapping houses with other women. We're staying with single, attractive men who want to open their hearths and hearts to love, or perhaps violent crime. LoveRoom bills itself as...
View Article7 Board games that will make you a better couple
1. I've Never If you're feeling daring and really, really (really) want to get to know him better, get ready for a wild ride with I Never. It's a fun-yet-insane way to break the ice and challenge each...
View ArticleThe simple, scientifically-proven way to tell if you're dating a narcissist
Just ask. Really! Researchers from Ohio State University conducted a series of 11 experiments involving roughly 2,200 people across all age groups, and found that they could accurately identify...
View ArticleProof dating after 25 is rocket science, shown in two graphs
Behold, online dating summed up in one graph: Photo credit: Imgur It probably comes as no surprise that men prefer younger women — evolutionary biologists will say it's because that's when a woman is...
View ArticleThe first date rule I always break
See, there are unwritten protocols about what you can and cannot talk about on Date #1. Usually, you are supposed to get the basics out of the way, and avoid talking about politics, religion... and...
View ArticleOut-of-this-world OKCupid date story being made into a movie
Then again, most online first dates don't involve a three-week trip around the world. Oddly enough, Clara Bensen's did, and her story is now being turned into a rom-com titled No Baggage, according to...
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