Relationship Rules & Wisdom Archive

0July 27, 2011
Dating Rules: Should You Say “I Love You” First?

From the “Rules that everyone tells you that are just plain stupid” files… Relationship rule myth: Never, and I mean never, say ‘I love you’ first. OK, suppose every single…
0February 27, 2010
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…
4November 19, 2009
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…
0November 3, 2009
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…
5October 15, 2009
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 —…
0October 9, 2009
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…
1July 24, 2009
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…
0June 17, 2009
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…
0June 15, 2009
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…
5April 23, 2009
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…
0March 17, 2009
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.
2February 6, 2009
Of Platonic Friendships, Jealousy & Tunics

Growing up, my dad often expressed the fact that men were always looking for sex. When you just hung out with a boy, he’d outright ask — or at least…
11February 5, 2009
Valentine’s Day Dating & Relationship Tips

Thirteen Thoughts About (& Some Gift Suggestions For) Valentine’s Day For The Single: 1 Do remember your friends! It’s still fun to send & receive Valentines — even if they…
1February 2, 2009
The Science Behind My Personal Seduction

I finally was able to get in to take that questionnaire regarding Friday night’s Science of Seduction show (the show must have been popular because I had a heck of…
1January 30, 2009
20/20′s The Science of Seduction: Why Him, Why Her?

Live blogging 20/20′s show The Science of Seduction: Why Him, Why Her? When I first heard about the show, which is sort of based upon biological anthropologist Helen Fisher’s book…
17January 22, 2009
13 Signs You’re In A Toxic Relationship

Thirteen Signs You’re In A Toxic Relationship 1 Most, if not all, of your family and friends do not like or trust your partner. This can be a tricky one…
9January 15, 2009
13 Reasons To Hate Cosmo – In Just One Issue

Gawd I hate Cosmo. It’s like they simply cannot fathom that we see they’ve been running the same articles over & over again since Helen Gurley Brown became editor-in-chief in…
2January 7, 2009
If Your Husband Is Cheating; Get Your Fat Ass To The Gym

Offensive because it’s putting the blame on ‘you’ for his crap, but still… There’s something to this. If you’re overweight, you may not have ‘let yourself go’ in the way…
0January 3, 2009
Men & Their Delicate Dangles

If you follow me on Twitter (and you should; I’m told I’m a hoot), then you “heard” me mention that I had a fabulous email regarding my post on New…
0January 1, 2009
I Want To Change Your New Year’s Resolutions

So you’ve got this to-do list of things you’d like to change about yourself — but hold on there, miss! Before you start the scheming to match your dreaming, the…
1December 15, 2008
Relationship Rules & Wisdom: Tip #200

There’s a thin line between being fun & out-going and being a show-off attention whore.