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Where Is This Going? Are We Boyfriend Girlfriend Yet?!

Where Is This Going? Are We Boyfriend Girlfriend Yet?!

At 30, I found myself single having just ended a 6-year relationship, and a cancelled wedding. After taking some time... more

The Gift of Heartbreak and Opening Myself Up for Deeper Love

The Gift of Heartbreak and Opening Myself Up for Deeper Love

I left my marriage 3 years ago; it had not been the deep love connection I’d always wanted. This was... more

Where Do I Meet Men in My Thirties?

Where Do I Meet Men in My Thirties?

In sixth grade, I had my one and only socially-recognized boyfriend. The “relationship” lasted a week and then he broke... more

I Called Off My Wedding and I'm Happier Than Ever

I Called Off My Wedding and I’m Happier Than Ever

Tattoos are more than art, rebellion or commemoration; they are permanent reminders of life’s lessons.   On a mid summer’s night, as... more

I Have a Hard Time Saying

I Have a Hard Time Saying “I’m Sorry”

I am hardly ever wrong. And when I am, I hardly ever apologize for it. I know it’s a problem... more

When Do You Know if a Guy Is Right For You?

When Do You Know if a Guy Is Right For You?

How do you know when you've met " The One" - Does anybody every really know?more

How I Broke It Off With Him

How I Broke It Off With Him

Single. dating, want to cut loose a guy who keeps texting?more

Sex Play Book Club: Learn Some Good Moves in the Bedroom

Sex Play Book Club: Learn Some Good Moves in the Bedroom

Reviewing the book Sex Play every Friday and attaching pictures of sexy positions for you and your partner to try out.more

Once a Cheater, Always a Cheater

Once a Cheater, Always a Cheater

Trish Bentley discusses Mad Men's Don Draper and the obviousness of his inability to change his cheating ways. Of course, once a cheater, always a cheater.more

Having Space in a Relationship

Having Space in a Relationship

Learn how to make your relationship healthy by adding space and learning some cool new tips on how to love and keep your solo identitymore

Single Girl: My Letter To My Married Mom Friend

Single Girl: My Letter To My Married Mom Friend

Read a letter from a single woman to her married friend. How they've grown apart, miss each other, changed so much they don't recognize each other, but still love each other.more

The Bachelor Recap from a Dude

The Bachelor Recap from a Dude

The Bachelor (Sean Lowe) recap finale from the male perspective.more

PHOTOBOMBING:  THE PENIS EDITION

PHOTOBOMBING: THE PENIS EDITION

Photo bombing - the story about sexting too soon.more

Is My Husband's BFF in Love with Him?

Is My Husband’s BFF in Love with Him?

Could my husbands bff be in love with him? Find out if you're seeing signs of more than a platonic bromace.more

Want More Online Dates?

Want to know how to break the ice with a guy online? Take your pick-up lines from classic movies. more

What If I Don't Want To Marry and Have Babies?

What If I Don’t Want To Marry and Have Babies?

Modern woman; I think I am one – and I’m sure that many of you reading this think that you are too. But are we really?more

The Don Draper Complex

The Don Draper Complex

Don Draper cheats on his wife, never does any housework, hardly spends time with his kids—he shouldn’t be sexy, but he is. If you’re not a Mad Men fan and you don’t know who Don Draper is, you know the type.more

Avoid Rom-Coms This Valentine's Day

Avoid Rom-Coms This Valentine’s Day

Cindy Basha discusses how as a single girl, rom-coms are not as feel good as they are supposed to be sometimes.more

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