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Annoying teenagers on Twitter seem to think it's still the 19th century.

Thanksgiving: Is It Sexist To Expect Women To Cook?

"Women Who Dont Cook" is trending on Twitter. Are you cooking up a storm this Thanksgiving?

Looking at Twitter's trending topics daily often leaves my mouth gaping open at what ridiculous things the kids are talking about. Today, "Women Who Dont Cook" is trending (apostrophes and other minor grammatical details apparently don't make it into trending topics). Brilliant.

Perfect Holiday Gift: Lovestruck Perfume By Vera Wang
Let Cupid's arrows pierce your heart and get "Lovestruck" with Vera Wang.

Perfect Holiday Gift: Lovestruck Perfume By Vera Wang

Are you lovestruck? Send a love note to the one you can't live without through Vera Wang.

Looking for the perfect gift for your mom or BFF this holiday season? Let Cupid's arrows pierce your heart and get "Lovestruck" with Vera Wang. It's the ideal perfume for the girl who follows her heart.

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Nope, they're not just trying to avoid the inevitable Thanksgiving/Christmas fat.

Is Your Partner Losing Weight? They May Be Planning To Dump You

Researchers say if your partner is on a weight loss kick, you could be headed for splitsville.

Ladies and gentlemen, consider yourself warned: If your long-term lover expresses the desire to shed a few pounds, it can only mean one thing. He is planning on leaving you. Wait... what?

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This woman is making her Thanksgiving a little more sexy, and so can you.

Love Bytes: 8 Ways To Hook Up This Thanksgiving

Plus, 12 signs that you're too picky. Remember, 'tis a gift to be simple.

How to escape the family and get a little frisky this Thanksgiving. Signs that you're too picky. Why do men cheat "down?" (Because they're not grateful enough, that's why.) If a lady's father sets a terrible example for her, is cheating totally her fault? Evidently, female musicians do not have the groupie chain you'd expect. Which dating traditions need to be phased out pronto?

#27DaysLeft: Join Our Holiday Gift Guide Twitter Party On Cyber Monday, 11/28!
#27DaysLeft: Join Our Holiday Gift Guide Twitter Party On Cyber Monday, 11/28!

Cyber Monday: Join Our #27DaysLeft Gift Guide Twitter Party!

Join YourTango and TresSugar for 3 hours of fantastic gift-buying advice for everyone on your list!

The holidays are officially upon us! We're helping you out by hosting a spectacular gift guide Twitter party on Cyber Monday, and you're invited!

'Tis The Season! Are You A Giver Or A Receiver?
I used to be a notorious "giver." But the more I gave, the more I pushed the guy away.

'Tis The Season! Are You A Giver Or A Receiver?

Now that I'm in a steady relationship, I've learned that you have to balance giving and receiving.

When I was in my early twenties, I was a notorious "giver" — to the point where I didn't even know what it felt like to have someone return the gesture. I felt that the more I gave, the more the guy would like me and appreciate me. Looking back, it seems as though the more I gave, the more I pushed the guy away.

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Enter now to win a $2,000 pair of Rose de France amethyst earrings.

Want To Be A Man Magnet This Holiday Season?

Enter to win a $2,000 pair of Rose de France amethyst earrings from YourTango and Gemvara.

We're giving one of you a chance to sashay your way through the holiday party calendar in head-turning Rose de France amethyst earrings, worth $2,000!

Sex in the park

5 Types Of Sex You Can't Have After Labor Day

Sex that's strictly for summer.

Labor Day has finally arrived, and even more than the long weekend away from work we are ecstatic about the cool weather coming our way. But we will miss a few things about summer—like sex on the beach.

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Love Fireworks: "I Knew It Was True Love When..."

Fourth of July's festive fireworks are no match to the spark between two people.

We're (hopefully) all going to get the chance to see some fireworks this Independence Day but not everyone is so lucky as to experience the feeling of fireworks you get when you first realize you've fallen in love with someone. It's the moment of knowing he's the one; that you realize you're meant to be. Flashes of light can be seen throughout the sky every year but a real, genuine spark between two people is sometimes a little harder to find. Betty Confidential asks their readers to disclose their most personal moments, when they experienced this unique feeling of fireworks.

fourth of july burgers

Complete This Sentence: On the Fourth of July, I Will....

What are you doing for the Fourth of July? Let us know if it involves summer love.

If you're anything like us, you're too enamored with the long weekend to focus on work today. We can't wait to start barbecuing and baking patriotically-frosted cupcakes. And while the Fourth of July isn't necessarily a romantic holiday, there are few activities more romantic than watching a fireworks display on someone's rooftop. So tell us — how are you spending the long weekend? Complete this sentence: My plans for the Fourth of July are....

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Sound Off: The Best Father's Day Present I've Ever Given Was...

Have you ever given an awesome Father's Day present? Because we could use some gift ideas.

Have you ever given an awesome Father's Day present? Because we could use some gift ideas. Have you ever given an awesome Father's Day present? Because we could use some gift ideas. Be honest, now: How many of you have put off making Father's Day plans until now? While whipping up waffles and sausages come Sunday morning is practically second nature, finding the perfect gift only gets harder every year. How do you top the fancy watch you bought him in 2005? The iPod Touch from 2008? Or the DSLR camera from 2010? What is the best present you ever gave to your husband or dad on Father's Day? Complete this sentence: The best Father's Day present I've ever given was....