Yesterday in Austin, Texas, a city I’m very proud to call home, 250 people gathered on the south steps of the state capitol for a nice round of bigoted back-patting, peppered with lines like this, from state senator Donna Campbell: “They want to redefine marriage between a natural man and natural woman the same way […]
Moving in with a significant other is a major step in any relationship and one that should never be rushed into. Before you throw caution to the wind, make sure you and your relationship are ready for such a leap. After the jump, 20 things every couple should do before they move in together. Agree […]
Pisces (February 20-March 20): You’re a lady that knows how to haul ass; the last few weeks have proven that you’re maturing, as you have been able to give more freely, without strings attached. So, take a moment now and give yourself that pat on the back, because once you start treating yourself right, it’ll […]
An ideal bed should not only ensure you get proper rest every night but also complement your most intimate moments. Getting the right amount of quality sleep is very important for increasing your energy levels, improving your mood and relieving stress. However, not only sleep can help you with this, but also excellent and regular […]
I’ve dated some losers, sure, but haven’t we all? The trickiest dudes to sniff out are the annoying ones. At first they seem well-meaning and nerdy, which is normally endearing. After a while, and some embarrassing moments, you’ll come to see these same annoying tendencies become super sucky to date. So before you spend a lifetime […]
A couple months ago I discovered that the husband half of a couple I’ve known for years was leaving his wife for one of his grad students. I was shocked. I mean, I’ve had friends go through relationship ups and downs before, but this couple was one I’d always looked up to as a relationship […]
I’ve been in therapy for, oh, almost four years, I think. I go once a week, for 45 minutes. I spend a lot of time talking about myself, obviously—issues I have from the past that I need to work on because they’re affecting me in the present (and potentially the future), as well as the […]
You might remember back in December when I was home for the holidays my mom passed down my great-grandmother’s engagement ring and I debated whether to use it for my own engagement. At the time, my boyfriend, Drew, and I were talking marriage pretty seriously and I knew I needed to make a decision about the […]
“I can’t believe it … you’re in Paris for two weeks and you already have a boyfriend,” my sister said on the phone to me last night. She was exaggerating, for sure. “Oh Jesus, hardly. We haven’t even kissed.” It’s true, Mr. Cupid and I had our second date this week, and there was no kiss on the […]
