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Do We Need to Share EVERYTHING with our Mates?

Do We Need to Share EVERYTHING with our Mates?

How much sharing is too much? How to decide what to share with our mates.

I was posed a question which I find interesting.  “Would you like to know if someone hit on me during the day?”  Not in a “this is sexual harassment, I need you to beat this guy down,” kind of way, but in a “would something like that be too much information to share,” kind of way.  The point of the question is essentially, “Are there some things we should not share within our relationship?”

Was that...? Seeing Someone You Know on an Online Dating Site

Was that...? Seeing Someone You Know on an Online Dating Site

What to do when you see someone you know, and don't want to see, on your online dating site.

The other day I had a couple of girlfriends over. We had some wine and laughs and one of my friends pulled up her online dating account to show who had been contacting her (laughs continued). We were scrolling through one of the features where the site suggests people it thinks you may be interested in. A picture of a dark haired, blue-eyed guy that lived about 20 miles away popped up. He looked handsome, normal. But something felt weird, I said, "He looks like Wyatt's friend, the asshole one."

Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes
We still don't know what really went down between TomKat, but maybe that's for the best.

5 Famous Couples Who Prove Relationships Should Stay Private

Sometimes the details of a split are better left unknown.

When celebrities complain about their love lives, it usually warrants a major eye-roll. But when it comes to relationships, we often forget just how lucky we are to have actual privacy.

Do You Snoop On His Smartphone? [EXPERT]
Are you a snooper?

Do You Snoop On His Smartphone?

Why it's never OK to look at someone's emails without permission.

In the age of cell phones, text messaging, emails and social networking, there seems to be a pandemic going around, and it's affecting the entire world.

Planning Your Wedding? 3 Reasons To Keep It Under Wraps [EXPERT]
Are you planning a wedding? Why not keep it a secret?

Planning Your Wedding? 3 Reasons To Keep It Under Wraps

Maybe Natalie Portman was onto something.

Natalie Portman and Benjamin Millepied are officially husband and wife, and their wedding day was a secret to just about everyone — something the couple wouldn't have any other way. Of course, most of us are not celebrities and do not have to deal with papparrazi stalking our every move or sharing our private wedding photos with the masses. But, in a time where we document everything from sharing photos of our every meal, outfit and tweeting our every thought, there is something to be said for keeping the biggest day of your life under wraps. Here are three reasons why you should have a secret wedding.

To Pee or Not To Pee

To Pee or Not To Pee

When, if ever, is it okay to pee in front of your significant other?

"Everyone goes to the loo. Everyone. So why are so many people shy and embarrassed about someone they are with seeing them sitting on the toilet? I think it’s because of what it is. It’s not attractive, I won’t lie. When you’re dating all you want is for someone to see you looking your best and God forbid, you, well, you know, fart, by accident.

7 Signs You Masturbate Too Much [EXPERT]
Enough is enough!

7 Signs You Masturbate Too Much

How often do you "love" yourself?

Have you ever found yourself laughing uncomfortably when someone brings up the word in conversation? Are you painfully aware of how many times I've written the word masturbation so far? Here are a few warning signs that your masturbation might be entering unhealthy territory.

Top 5 Reasons He Doesn't Have A Facebook Account [EXPERT]
Can you still "like" him if he's disconnected from Facebook?

Top 5 Reasons He Doesn't Have A Facebook Account

Is a man without a Facebook account a red flag?

Everyone has a Facebook account, right? So why doesn't he? He'll probably say something like, "I have enough real friends." But there may be something more going on.

The Hidden Dangers Of Online Dating
The Hidden Dangers Of Online Dating

The Hidden Dangers Of Online Dating

What you need to know to stay safe during your online search for love.

So, you've decided you want to try online dating. Congrats! But, before you start filling out a profile, there's one more step you should follow, which is learning about the dangerous mistakes people make in the online dating world and what you need to do to keep yourself safe. 10 Reasons to Give Online Dating a Try

Is It Still Possible to Have Privacy on the Web?

Is It Still Possible to Have Privacy on the Web?

With Facebook and LinkedIn private groups and having an anonymous blog, can there still be privacy?

With the assorted private groups on Facebook, I started thinking about the ways we can still have privacy on the web, or if I’m just dreaming. If I post in one of the private groups I belong to, no one is supposed to see that post except the people in the group, but can I tag someone in a photo or video who isn’t part of the group. Then they see that post, right? Not so private, if that’s doable.

Woman Blogging

Should You Blog About Your Spouse?

When he wants your life to be private, but you don't--six rules to follow when blogging about love.

When blogging, how much should you reveal, and how much should you keep between you and your spouse? Sue O'Lear wasn't sure how her husband would respond when she hit Publish on a personal post. Julia Spira, author of The Rules of Netiquette, weighs in.