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BATTLE OF THE SEXES

Mr. Mom And Prince Charming: Can Men Be Both?

Mr. Mom And Prince Charming: Can Men Be Both?

Women want chivalry, romance and equality. Can our men be our equals and heroes?

Think gender inequality only affects your salary and chances for promotion? Not exactly. According to a new Harris Interactive Poll, most of us still feel sexism is very much alive, and it's affecting our careers and our love lives. Not surprisingly, there's a huge divide between men and women over how far we've come in terms of gender equality: While 55 percent of men believe things are pretty much equal now just 32 percent of women would agree. The problem isn't just that we still feel like we're being treated unfairly, although that is a factor, considering that 80 percent of women feel that they don't receive the same pay for the same job and 75 percent feel they are discriminated against when it comes to promotions. The glass ceiling's also taking a toll on our relationships.

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Sleep: The New Battle Of The Sexes

Mars and Venus are a universe apart when it comes to sleep.

Nobody gets enough sleep. But while both men and women suffer from lack of sleep, they differ in what prevents them from getting a sound rest.

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Our 2 Favorites: Food & Sex

Food and sex are still tightly linked per 2 new studies.

There were 2 interesting studies recently completed in the UK on the correlation between food and sex. On 1 hand, horny men are typically hungrier. On the other hand, bad diets lead to sexual dysfunction. Be warned.

Op-Ed: Cashmere Mafia is for the dogs

Op-Ed: Cashmere Mafia is for the dogs

I'd rather swim with sharks than meet these women in a dark alley.

Like a vulture to roadkill, I flocked to the first episode of Cashmere Mafia last night. In the process of watching, I thoroughly confused my boyfriend, who, in his defense, probably wasn't the ideal co-viewer: For nearly an hour I gesticulated wildly at the TV, then turned to shoot him incredulous looks that said, "Can you believe this %&$?"