Dogs, Cats, Mr. Right, And Other Companion Animals

When making a list of qualities you are looking for in a mate, don’t overlook some of the basic fundamentals of companionship you’ve enjoyed in relationships with pets.
Forget about those jokes (and the sometimes realities) of people looking like their pets. Forget about Dominatrixes (and Cosmo articles) which tell you to treat your mate like [...]

13 Things Not To Say On The First Date

Funny and wise tips found on Twitter:
marceldavis #nottosayonfirstdate I love you
RyanDenyse #nottosayonfirstdate my ex cheated on me and gave me a STD
SecretSiren I’m sorry if I seem nervous. I don’t usually date outside the family #nottosayonfirstdate
rauldg DAMN YOUR MOM IS HOT #nottosayonfirstdate
Koolmojay #nottosayonfirstdate “Can i borrow $20?”
Thisrespekwear #nottosayonfirstdate my curfew is at 10pm
tejas74 How [...]

Of But-Tirades & Tirades About Arsehole Jon Gosselin

While fellow Twolia bloggers are debating Kate Gosselin (here — which I agree with — and here), I thought I’d point out what you can learn from Jon Gosselin’s latest stunt.
In front of cameras and people charged $20 a pop, non-Jewish Jon appeared with Rabbi Shmuley Boteach at New York City’s West Side Jewish Center [...]

13 Dating & Relationship Tips You (Should Have) Learned From Your Friendships In Junior High

“Don’t take your partner/spouse for granted.” We hear that all the time, but what does that really mean? It means treating your lover — and other family members too — with the same respect and kindness you show your friends. (And don’t forget to demand the same in return!)
If you aren’t sure what this means, [...]

Tips For Dating A Married Man?!

At HelloBeautiful.com, Von-Anise McCoy posted No Judgement Fridays: Five Tips To Follow When Dating a Married Man. While I applaud the spirit of no judgements, and I certainly agree that a man or woman in a committed relationship is the one doing the cheating (not the one dating the married or previously committed person) [...]

This One’s For Jon & Kate

I know you’re probably sick of Jon & Kate + 8 talk, but…
I just don’t get why people keep on calling Kate Gosselin the bitch when it’s so obvious that Jon’s a passive-aggressive jerk. Well, I got it at first; passive-aggressives always make the other person look like the bad guy — and that [...]

Are Dating Messages Too Ambiguous? And What Does That Mean About Rape?

In the journal Personality and Individual Differences (Volume 47, Issue 2, July 2009, Pages 145-149), T. Joel Wade, Lauren K. Butrie & Kelly M. Hoffman present findings of a study on the male perceptions of women’s opening lines. The study, dissected in further detail at PsyBlog, reveals that men prefer women to be very direct [...]

Settle Your Relationship Disagreements

Every relationship has its disagreements. The Fair & Square Pillow provides a daily reminder about how to deal with them and one another. (Perhaps you should get a pair of them and settle things with a — fair & square — pillow fight. *wink* )

And, if the relationship is doomed, remind yourself (or cheer your [...]

When You Are Surprised To Find A Relationship Deal Breaker After Three Years Of Dating

Ashley writes in with a personal problem stemming from the Steve Ward/Vh1 mess:
Hi Alessia,
I’ve been following along with the Steve Ward fiasco (what a piece of work that jerk is!) and I wonder what you think of the situation that I now find myself in…
While I was drafting my letters of outrage, my boyfriend of [...]

Relationship Rules & Wisdom #1

If you’re packin’ heat on your wedding day, chances are it’s not the typical cold feet. Run away, bride; run away.

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