More articles about communication

Steve Ward from VH1 Tough Love Miami Answers Our Questions: Part 4

Steve Ward from VH1 Tough Love is giving us the scoop on relationships and men, and telling us if we should "date or ditch" our dudes. WHY DO MEN CHEAT?! A. I think men cheat because they aren’t completely satisfied in their relationship and they are in need of some sort of stimulation. Most of the time they are looking for something else that someone can give them. What is the best way to... CONTINUE READING 9

When True Love Turns Toxic

True love can be all-consuming—and sometimes it’s a good thing to lose yourself in another person, so long as it’s all happy. But what about ‘true love’ gone bad? In honor of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, one Staffer tells us how a tough relationship made her stronger. “Like every other little girl, I ate up every Disney movie and love story,... CONTINUE READING 36

10 Things You Really Shouldn't Do at a Sports Event

Happy 10th birthday to Shecky’s (have you checked out our amazing deals and more?)! In honor of the awesome party attitude that goes along with a b-day and our love for Fridays, we’re bringing you a TOP 10 AT 10AM every Friday. With the World Series getting closer, football season in full swing and hockey just starting up, October is a big month for... CONTINUE READING 11

“I Slept with my Guy Friend. Could it Work Out?”

QUESTION: “I have this friend (not close best friend, but friend) that I ended up sleeping with. BUT, I really like him. Maybe more so than he likes me. Do I still have a shot with him? Or did I ruin it forever?” ANSWERS: Mr. Loves Boys Too SEE BIO NOW> So, you gave the milk away for free and now you’re trying to sell... CONTINUE READING 15

4 Ways to Sabotage a Relationship

Have you ever felt the relationship you were in was too good to be true? How about the feeling that you didn't deserve all of this happy love? And then, you started over-thinking, second-guessing and building the fear factor that eventually ate away at your relationship? If you answered yes to the questions above, you might be a relationship saboteur. A... CONTINUE READING 21

8 Ways to Focus & Finish Your To-Do List Fast

The day has ended and you’re lying in bed, wide awake, going over a list of things you need to get done tomorrow. Or maybe the next day. Or how about you just put it off until Saturday, when you know you’re going to have a ton of free time? It’s a vicious cycle we all fall into, but it's time... CONTINUE READING 18

What’s the Weirdest Thing He’s Said During a Hook-Up?

No matter how much we try to decipher dudes in our No Boys Allowed section, there are still some things that baffle us. One of those being the super-odd things they say in the heat of the moment. Here's a sample of 100% real quotes/experiences from our Staffers (we couldn't make this stuff up...). Take a peep and then share... CONTINUE READING 20

Dating a Guy from the Other Side of the Tracks

We like to think we live in a classless society, but the harsh truth is that class divides still remain. And nowhere can this be a bigger issue than in our dating lives, where intimate topics like lifestyle and finances can sometimes make or break a relationship. I realized I had been dating within my class when I started seeing my... CONTINUE READING 16

Balancing Your Job and Your Man

We all know burning the midnight oil and working weekends can quickly kill a budding or long-term relationship. And yet, we often find ourselves putting in extra hours at the office to get ahead, even after our significant other hints that they’re feeling neglected. The reason being that balancing work with relationships is more challenging than it appears. But it isn’t... CONTINUE READING 6

Talking About Money with Friends

Would you tell a friend what you earn? How much debt you have? Despite how much you share with friends about the rest of your life, money remains a weirdly taboo topic. And that’s a shame, says financial therapist Amanda Clayman. Just as you turn to pals for support in most other stressful situations, “friends can offer encouragement, information and advice that can help with... CONTINUE READING 10