It happens. Some of us have kids with someone we can’t just make it work with. And sometimes, we enter relationships in which our partner has kids of his own. While some people may frown upon it or have general hesitations, some of us are willing to make it work. Here are some things to consider when dating a fella with kids. -Meryl Lumba 1. Know the Baggage We don’t mean to put it so bluntly, but if he has kids, know the situation you are putting yourself in. Does he have full custody of them? If he can only see them... CONTINUE READING 2
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Help! My Boyfriend is Friends with His Ex
I've never been the jealous type. I always figure if a guy is going to cheat on me, religiously reading his email, checking his call log or preventing him from seeing friends of the opposite sex isn't going to stop him. So when my boyfriend’s ex-girlfriend moved back to town, I didn’t think too much of it…after all, there was... CONTINUE READING 34
Should You Live Together Before You Get Married?
With Valentine’s Day just passed and National Weddings Month still in full effect, I'm obsessing about something debatable: living together before marriage. The practical part of me thinks this is a necessity, but the statistics scare me—studies show that up to 50% of people who live together before marriage end up divorced or apart…and those who live together while they’re... CONTINUE READING 126
14 Dumb Valentine’s Day Traditions
I love love, love Valentine's Day, but even I'm willing to acknowledge the ridiculousity behind it. One day a year to tell people you love them? A day where hearts are the official symbol? ...And a fat guy in a diaper (cough, cupid) injures people with arrows like this is target practice? Alas, these three things alone are not the only... CONTINUE READING 13
“To My Wife” Has Us Swooning
John Jannuzzi is, according to his Twitter, “a 20th century boy, tri-wizard champion, digital pr manager at starworks, writer." Add "future amazing husband" and you have the voice behind To My Wife, an honest and touching blog that features notes and thoughts Jannuzzi wants to share with his future wife, whoever she may be (publicly unknown). Like most people who intend... CONTINUE READING 13
Fall in Love with Valentine’s Day Lingerie
Lingerie and Valentine’s Day can get kinda Romeo and Juliet—the red/pink, overzealous bows and painful thongs often equal one lethal combination. Lucky for you, I've scouted out six V-Day underthings that won't poison your love life. -Cait Rohan How come searching for Valentine’s Day bras usually brings up cheesy pink-and-red pieces with more stuffing than a V-Day teddy bear? Bare Necessities’ Love Game Push-Up... CONTINUE READING 8
Children Talk About Love
We shared some love lessons we'd learned in kindergarten a while back, so we were psyched when we came across this post/video that actually interviews kiddies about amore. See what they have to say. Love: Ain’t it grand? Except when it’s not—and you have to stay in bed, because small things (minivan commercials, the store being out of Cool Ranch... CONTINUE READING 8
Valentine’s Day Flowers: A Boy’s Guide
Shecksters, we highly suggest "accidentally" leaving this link up for your guy to see.... In my opinion, Valentine's Day is a boy's romance death trap. You're trapped in this purgatory of going over the top and not doing enough. But then to make matters even more WTF?, your girlfriend is giving you these sympathetic eyes and sighing, "Oh no, really I... CONTINUE READING 11
Best Valentine’s Day Movies for Single Ladies
For our unattached galpals out there looking to spend this Valentine’s Day curled up with a good movie, we’ve got some pointers for what to watch…and what not to watch. Grab your BFFs (no, not Ben & Jerry) or watch solo, but take our advice either way! -Lynden Halpern Good for Singles Clueless A story about “kids in America”…errr, girls in L.A., this movie... CONTINUE READING 13
Super Bowl Studs
I look forward to the Super Bowl every year, and not just for buffalo chicken dip, beer and a Sunday Funday. Watching fierce football players duke it out on the field has become one of my favorite pastimes (what's sexier than men in tight spandex pants?). Here are six of my favorite studs, three from each team heading to the... CONTINUE READING 11
Customizable Jewels for an Extra-Special Valentine’s Day
Every girl goes gaga for jewelry around Valentine's Day, but asking for the same trendy Tiffany's item just doesn't cut it as a "special" Valentine's Day gift. Bookmark this article, leave this page up on your guy's computer or "accidentally" email the post to him, and anxiously await to see what he customizes your special piece with... [Refinery29] Images via Refinery29 GIRL TALK... CONTINUE READING 13




















