Category Archives: Relationships
Saying “I love you” is the final chapter in the book of the beginning of your relationship. Sure, there’s a lot to come—moving in together, marriage, kids, etc—but that’s way down the line. The first parts of a relationship feel like they’re their own separate section of a relationship because so much happens at the beginning—meeting, falling for each other, first kiss, deciding to be monogamous, all the way down to the big “I love you.” Once those three massively powerful words have been spoken, your relationship is no longer just starting. Read more
One of my best girlfriends is going through it with a new man. The two of them had a long flirtation with a lot of texting, a good week and a half of dating that was incredibly romantic and then, suddenly, their interactions are now limited to lame texts. It’s driving her so nuts that she’s about to crawl out of her skin. She’s really confused. How could weeks of flirting and then some actual dating devolve into infrequent and thoughtless texting with no mention of getting together? It’s an awful spot that I think anyone who’s dated a bunch will recognize. Read more
You guys know that I’m all about open and honest communication. But, don’t get it twisted, that doesn’t mean I think you need to be honest with your boo at all times. In fact, I think a little lie every now and then can be really helpful for a relationship. Here are five instances where I think it’s OK to lie to your lover. And, if I’m being fully honest, I think you actually should lie! Read more
The friends-meet-man intro can be as daunting as introducing your dude to your family. There’s a ton of build up, lots of judgment (even if it’s coming from a good place, it’s judgment) and nerves. Plus, with friends, you can’t explain away their behavior by saying “Eh, I’m related to them!” You picked your friends. They’re a true reflection of you! So, here are some easy dos and don’ts for making sure the friend meet-n-greet goes well. Read more
It’s an old adage that a man will eventually treat his wife the same way he treats his mother. So, according to that wisdom, you should look for a man who treats his mom well. I’m not saying that I 100% ascribe to that theory, but a man who’s respectful of his mother is always a good thing. A man who treats you like his mother is way less of a good thing. And even if it’s not like his mom, treating you like a mom is no bueno too. But, it can happen…especially in families where there are kids and you’re running the show. Here’s how to change that dynamic. Read more
I don't know about you, but sometimes texting can really drive me crazy.
A lot of people abuse it and never get on the phone and even talk. And they'll text you non-stop throughout the day and night.
Now look, I definitely abuse texting at certain points of my life, and there's certain people that I've had text relationships with. So I'm not claiming complete innocence here at all.
But there's one thing about texting that I think everybody needs to follow. One rule, one rule that shows Read more
