The other night I was talking with friends about how awkward it is to meet people at bars. The women in the conversation were sharing their frustration with the whole “getting the number” process. They feel they have to give their number out to be friendly (and to get a guy to go away if…
Reclaiming Love Day I am going to admit something to you right now: I am not a fan of Valentine’s Day. And I’m not saying this because I’m not in a relationship — in fact, I’m in a great marriage of coming on 11 years. I’ve just always been very skeptical of the day. There’s…
Unhappy? Maybe you’re just not committed to your outdated gender role.Ladies, you can relax now. According to author Suzanne Venker to find a husband all you need to do is “just be nice, cook, and have sex!” That’s just part of the no-hassle formula Venker prescribes young women in her new advice book, How to…
Get advice for easing the most common concerns By Dawn Papandrea Fretting about your relationship doesn’t end with pre-wedding jitters. It’s quite common-and healthy-to have worries during the marriage, says Jane Greer, PhD, licensed marriage and family therapist, radio host and author of What About Me? Stop Selfishness from Ruining Your Relationship. “Fears can be…
Are you single and still planning your wedding? (Photo: Corbis)Take a look at Pinterest and you’ll find plenty of boards dedicated to amazing weddings. The perfect dress. Gorgeous engagement rings. Romantic up-dos. Awe-inspiring do-it-yourself decorations that would put Martha Stewart to shame. But among all of the wedding offerings, certain boards stand out: Ones created…
By Chiara Atik for HowAboutWe I wasn’t unpopular in high school. Not that I was the prom queen, but I had friends, a boyfriend, and a reliable seat in the cafeteria. In the cafeteria, though. Which is somewhat telling, because, as anyone who went to my high school would know, the cool kids, the ones…