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Relationship Fail: Save Me From Boredom (And These Cookies!)
Seriously, I can't stop!

Relationship Fail: Save Me From Boredom (And These Cookies!)

Nothing compels a guy to date you more than the opportunity to make you stop eating, right?

A 22-year-old woman in Boston needs your help. She needs to stop eating her favorite cookies, Cool Mint Oreos, and getting a date is the only thing that will make her stop!

Relationship Fail: Let's Meet & Get Married For Christmas!
A match made in Craigslist heaven.

Relationship Fail: Let's Meet & Get Married For Christmas!

Because, who needs a new pair of glasses for the holidays when you can get a new bride?

The other night as we walked home from work, we heard a young woman say to her friend, "My mom asked me what I want for Christmas. I told her, 'Can you buy me a boyfriend? You know, if you see anything tall or handsome.'" That really cracked us up. But this... this isn't as funny.

holiday couple
Look ma, we're a real couple! Really!

Temporary Holiday Boyfriends: WTF?

You know love is dead when people start advertising for holiday significant others on Craigslist.

Surprisingly, or maybe unsurprisingly, some singles are looking for temporary relationships for the holiday season. Apparently, it's fine to be single all year long, but when Christmas, Hanukkah or whatever your holiday jam is rolls around, you best be coupled up, sister. And since you can find pretty much everything else on Craigslist, you might as well find a short-term fella to bring home to mom and dad.

Relationship Fail: I'll Hire You To Be My Christmas Party Date!
What's a office holiday party without a hired escort?

Relationship Fail: I'll Hire You To Be My Christmas Party Date!

A certain Craigslist user has forgotten that this is real life and not a romantic comedy.

Obviously, someone is a huge fan of The Wedding Date, the 2005 romantic comedy in which Debra Messing hires sexy Dermot Mulroney to be her plus one at her sister's wedding to make her ex-fiancé jealous. Although, what works in the magic of Hollywood cinema doesn't always translate into real life. But hey, a girl can try, right?

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Comic-Con Is Full Of Kinky Sex, Just Check Craigslist

Leave it to us sci-fi enthusiasts to dork up the casual encounters listings.

You'd think that Comic-Con would be my Graceland, but alas I've never been. A handful of reasons include hating lines, cheapness and a mild shame at liking my stories full of lasers, muscles, spandex and swords (not necessarily in that order). But the reason many people go to Comic Con is, at its core, the main reason I do not: I am terrified of kinky group sex. And Ranker.com proves that a portion of the conventioneers are there for the sexy stuff.

man and woman on subway

Craigslist Names The 10 Most Romantic Subway Stations

A new study ranks a DC Metro station the most romantic subway stop in the U.S.

After a year-long study of chance encounters at some of the country's largest subway, metro and rapid transit systems, Washington D.C.'s "Vienna Fairfax-GMU" pulls ahead of them all as the Most Romantic Subway/Metro Station, says Craigslist.

woman online

Poll: Is Online Dating Dangerous?

New legislation has been introduced to help cut down the risks of looking for love online.

Do you feel safe participating in online dating? Or do you worry about who you might meet online? If you fall in the latter category, you're not alone. Sexual assault is a real threat among daters looking for love online.

Christopher Lee Craigslist Photo

Congressman Chris Lee Leaves Office After Craigslist Scandal

The Republican politician led a secret life online, and left office as a result.

Some of America's top politicians fail to disappoint in the scandal department, much like the celebrities we love so darn much. And the latest story we've stumbled upon is just a doozy: U.S. Representative Christopher Lee (R-NY) decided his life wouldn't be complete without starting an internet search for women on Craigslist that would ultimately leave a dark mark on his career.

no engagement ring

Brokenhearted Man Robbed Of Engagement Ring

A broken engagement got worse when introduced to Craigslist and a can of mace.

A man suffered the double indignity of being dumped by his fiancée, and then robbed by a con artist. Pile onto that the third indignity of being maced and it made for a really terrible several months. I suppose Craigslist is a crapshoot.

censored sign in front of naked woman

Craigslist Shelves "Adult Services" Postings

The controversial adult services section may not have a happy ending.

Craigslist has been taking it on the chin from Attorneys General in many states and has, at least for now, closed down their Adult Services section. Largely known for its wink-wink massage work, the category has a sign over it stating "censored." The law thinks this will cut down on prostitution and hopefully other crimes.

Best Of The Web: First Dates & Craigslist

Best Of The Web: First Dates & Craigslist

Plus 18th Century Japanese sex manuals and spending the night.

A sexy sleepover checklist. An 18th century Japanese sex manual. First-date sex is good, no, it's not. A terrible blind date. When you catch your husband cruising Craigslist. States are cracking down on Craigslist adult services. Rachel Uchitel wants Tiger Woods back! Stop beating yourself up over your breakup. And what to do if your dude likes his bros too much.