Today's NO BOYS ALLOWED Guilty Pleasure
Dating a man with kids

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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New Year's Kisses: The Good, The Bad, The...Awkward

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Awful Gifts Guys Give
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With Christmas and Hanukkah over, we hope you received some great gifts, but we also know the reality is likely that you walked away with a whole lotta store credit and cash back after you returned some of the not-so-perfect presents. Ugly sweaters from the grandparents are bad, but we found that some of the worst gifts ever come from...guys! We love... CONTINUE READING 39

Don’t Be a Booty Call in 2011

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Mark Wahlberg is Still on My Christmas List

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5 Engagement Rings We're Obsessed With

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Host a "Guess Who's Coming to Dinner?" Party

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Facebook and Dating: The Rules

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Paul Rudd: I Love You, Man!

Whether it’s his heartwarming exchange of pet names with Jason Segal at the end I Love You, Man (dude, Bro Montana, holmes, muchacho…) or his awkwardly fitting plaid shirts in Clueless, one thing is clear, Paul Rudd: I love you, man. Maybe I’m a little bit delusional, but I can actually, literally see myself with him (maybe?). He seems so... CONTINUE READING 11

Why He Wants to Know About Your Exes

QUESTION: Angela asks: "Why does a man always want to know about your past boyfriends? What does he get out of knowing that?" ANSWERS: Mr. Loves Boys Too SEE BIO NOW> Well, when I start dating a new guy and I ask about his past boyfriends, it’s usually to find out if I dated any of them…specifically at the same time that they were dating... CONTINUE READING 23

Dating Secret: How to Make His Day

Suzy is one of my all-time favorite personal matchmaking clients, currently topping the success charts here at Cupid’s Coach. At the some-would-say-challenging age of 58, Suzanne is receiving consistently favorable post-date evaluations and during the past year with us, she has had three men interested in pairing off with her. Count them, three…! That’s what I call an admirable situation. I called Suzanne this morning... CONTINUE READING 16