You want a boyfriend. Or soul mate. Or husband. You want someone to open jars and squash bugs; get you hot in the evenings and keep you warm at night; listen to you bitch about your mom and your friends and your job, then give you a big hug and take your side. And who could blame you? But while your brain is clamoring for companionship, take a good look at your day-to-day life: Are you really ready?

There are thousands of love and relationship books on the market, each preaching their own brand of advice on how to meet, catch and keep your match. But with so many contradictory theories—from advocating subtle (and not so subtle) manipulation to encouraging total, unabashed honesty—it's tough to figure out which rule book to play by if you want to win the game of love. Having helped men and women find their soulmates in one of the toughest cities in the world, Elizabeth Webb, New York City's premier Love Coach, knows first-hand what it takes create a successful relationship, … Read More

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Whether you're shacking up as a precursor to getting married; feel like it's the right step for now; or throwing in together to save on rent money (not recommended), there are plenty of articles written to help you make the transition. Some are quizzes to ascertain your readiness, others give pointers on how to break the news to your fundamentalist evangelical family and more will advise you on how to handle the inevitable challenges that come with sharing a bathroom and fitting his Barcalounger into your mid-century modern decor. But, even though you're not registering for a marriage license … Read More

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It's one of the great sex myths: Women want foreplay; men just want play. But according to an ABC News poll, 80% of both men and women say they have "the right amount" of foreplay in their sex lives. Not only that, a study conducted at the University of New Brunswick indicates that men want more foreplay than they're having.

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1. Know thyself
What's good for the greeks is good for orgasms. Knowing what turns on your mind and your body is a good place to start, and prioritizing your own pleasure—in life, not just in bed—helps you open up to the idea of having more. Spend some time masturbating and getting to know what feels good to you so you can communicate it to your partner.

You're drunk. Or lonely. Or just plain bored. And you've already got this guy programmed into your phone. So should you try to turn your best buddy into your bed buddy? We asked guys: "What do you think of friends with benefits?"