Which is more important, the depth and intensity of his love for you or his good character?
How much time do you spend trying to figure out whether he really, really loves you?
However much, it is too much.
Even if our greatest scientists got together and fashioned a foolproof emotional thermometer, one that would tell you exactly how much he loves you, it would still not answer the real questions.
Like: will he marry you? Will he honor his commitment to you? Will he be loyal to you for better or for worse?
Before Edward Cullen, these fictional hotties leapt off the page and into our hearts.
Like it or not, Edward Cullen is the fictional hottie du jour. Never before have women been so enamored by a sparkly, lovesick centenarian torn between protecting his girlfriend and eating her for dinner. Despite Edward's edgy persona and "angelic" good looks, we're not convinced that he's the literary dreamboat that thousands of Twilight and New Moon fans have made him out to be. Before Edward Cullen swooped into our libraries and bookstores, we had other male literary characters to dazzle us.
Beauty can be many things. One man describes his unconventional crushes.
On more than one occasion I have grown attached to women who initially didn't really do it for me. After all, my idealistic sister and I were both raised to believe that the most important criterion for judging people is their character, not bone structure or body mass index. And we're not the only ones. While the celebrity culture we live in glorifies conformity and the pursuit of cosmetic perfection, humans are still capable of appreciating unique beauty.
A look at some of the most unhealthy relationships ever filmed.
Sure, the characters in television shows are generally gorgeous, intelligent, and seem to lead lives well out of their financial means. Nevertheless, even these blessed fictional beauties have problems when it comes to relationships. Commitment phobes, sex addicts, and the emotionally unhealthy run rampant on today's most popular television programs. Take a look at these couples and feel better about your own relationship. You're welcome.
Wondering if he's The One? Five activities that show a man's worth.
Love-life experts say activity dates can quickly reveal a man's personality and character. So, the next time a guy invites you for a drink you'd be better off suggesting an out-of-the-bar experience to revealing character early on, so you can jump over the jerks and find the gems—the ones you may have otherwise overlooked. "All the answers you need lie in those first few dates," says April Beyer, a Los Angeles-based matchmaker and dating coach says, "if you're really paying attention." Here, dating coaches share the secrets of character-revealing dates —and the signs to look for when you're looking for love. Whether it's golf, bowling, tennis, horseback-riding, ice skating or blading, you'll want to know the red flags, early on. Read on!
