Wanting perfect and receiving less-than-perfect? Been there, done that. We have Disney, rom-coms and Taylor Swift to blame for setting such an unrealistically high standard for love—alright, sometimes we have ourselves to blame. But is it really a crime to want someone to fall madly in love with you and pamper you like a princess? Ok fine, it's a tad... CONTINUE READING 10

Look, the days of holding out for marriage are long gone and as the average age of brides gets older and older, what’s a single ladies to do while she waits for that wedding ring? Forget her desires? Pretend men don’t exit? Psh, please. You don’t commit to a great pair of heels until you’ve tried on a bunch of... CONTINUE READING 13

QUESTION: "I'm going home for the holidays and I HAVE to see my ex-boyfriend (we have mutual friends). We have unfinished business and broke up less than a year ago, so I'm afraid of saying or doing something stupid (...like hooking up with him!). I know, I know. The easy answer here is 'Don't drink,' but let's be real. I'm going to... CONTINUE READING 10

QUESTION: Look at Prince William and Kate. What makes a guy go back a second time and, in their case, even get married? ANSWERS: Mr. Noncommittal SEE BIO NOW> The sex…. If the sex was good, it’s hard to stay away. Sometimes after a bit of time away you realize that you had a little more in common than good sex, too. But sometimes you... CONTINUE READING 18

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

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

Imagine this: You run away from home at 14. You eventually become a call girl in New York City. Although it might sound like the plot of a Lifetime movie with a bad ending, for one woman, Tracy Quan, it wasn't. Tracy triumphed against the odds, becoming an acclaimed novelist and love guru for the likes of the New York... CONTINUE READING 9

Think it’s too late to become a brainiac? Think again. Medical science used to think that you were stuck with the smarts you had once you reached adulthood, but modern wisdom says that our brains continue to grow and adapt at any age. Nurture your gray matter and you can make yourself smarter, healthier and happier—which translates into career success.... CONTINUE READING 13

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. Q. Why do men care about the number of guys women have slept with? AND do they care because they care for us or care to beat our numbers? A. "Most men don’t care about the number... CONTINUE READING 9

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