Sometimes being a little full of yourself isn't such a bad thing. In fact, as Peenu so confidently writes, its the only way we can get back on our feet again.

I don't know.... This is my conundrum. I think I rock. I think I am awesome. Hell, my cat worships me!! But I did grow up in a very negative family. Negative reinforcement from my mother on not being pretty enough, smart enough, skinny enough... blah, blah, blah. Sometimes, those thoughts creep back into my head. Though I know that they are no longer "true" statements, there will … Read More

In an episode of "30 Rock", Liz Lemon becomes a unexpected relationships expert when she coins the phrase, "That's a deal breaker, ladies!" She goes on a talk show and gives such nuggets of advice as: "Long distance is wrong distance" and "Nope, your fiance's gay. Look at him. Pure case of fruit blindness." In response to "7 Relationship Deal Breakers", Shana Moonmist tells us her own deal breaker: 

"IN MY OPPINION!" If a guy is to pushy or to demanding of my time I get turned off right away! In today's rushing world it is unrealistic to assume … Read More

Natural disasters, financial problems and illness can put severe strain on a relationship. And while it is nice to know that sometimes they come out okay, sometimes the going get's a little rough. Lonelycat writes:
I had an ileostomy done in October 2008 and I still have it. Sometimes i feel like taking it off because it bulges. I look like I'm pregnant and that may never happen because of my health. I have a husband but I wonder how he feels about it because he does not talk about it. We are talking about divorce and it … Read More

Open marriage is a hot topic on this site. We often get people from both sides of the experience and with strongly held opinions, sharing their often rather vehement feelings on the subject. While we don't censor people's opinons, I think the best way to get people to understand where you are coming from is telling your own personal story. In response to "4 Types of Infidelity and How Affairs Help Marriage", stargazngal writes:

After nearly 25 years of complete monogamy with my husband, I expressed desire to him to be with another man. This was something we discussed … Read More

One of the best perks of working on this site is getting to hear other people's love stories. All too often, I think we believe in a myth of how love is supposed to work. But in truth, it works differently for different people. Love is not a rigid set of dos and dont's, rather its a process of committment, hope, failure, and getting up and trying again. In response to "12 Relationship Red Flags" Raymond James Thibault shows us how love worked and didn't work for him:

I'm a 55 year old Army Veteran. I am Divorced, lasted … Read More

I love a good honest confessional. And PrinceWm is nothing but honest. In fact, in response to the article "Why Guys Hate Date Movies", PrinceWm opened his soul, writing:
I can find humor, entertainment and a little bit of retrospection in a well written rom com, with witty dialog and colorful characters, but am very content waiting for the dvd release and watching it at home with a girlfriend, a bottle of wine and the ability to pause and rewind. I prefer to save my $20 tickets - $40 popcorn&snacks for explosions, fast cars and the creative breaking … Read More

There is a lot of great discussion about sex, weight and body image going on over on the article "Sex and The Curvy Girl". One recent comment by darkopz caught our eye. Darkopz argues that men who discriminate based on weight aren't hating on the bigger gals at all.

I dont understand where you are coming from? I havent seen anyone that said anything bigger than a size 00 is bad? The problem is that women defend themselves when they are obese by doing exactly what you are doing. Saying "do you want me to be a size … Read More

Mystyno wrote a blog about trying to find love as a 50-year-old widow. We featured it on the front page of the site and most users have written in support of Mystyno saddling up and getting back out there again, but Z tells her to stop her whining:
Perhaps you could change things up a little...instead of finding the passion in a guy...why not try life? Change your damn job as it doesn't sound very interesting...and start taking a sincere interest in things outside of men and being insecure. You have a choice, you know. Instead of … Read More

Sometimes money does matter. And it's always refreshing when someone pipes up and admits it. Seraphim Azriel is one such commenter. In response to "Dating a Rich Guy" she writes:
I can totally understand how money issues can ruin a relationship. Especially if they're not working too hard on getting a job. If you don't have bills to pay (somehow) then it's one thing, but personally, if I became homeless again because of my man, I wouldn't stick around very long.

Love the honesty.

Oh, Jon and Kate. Their turmoil has turned my world upside down. I loved seeing a down-to-earth couple make it work despite a crazy, kid-filled life. And now, my American dream has been squashed. Jon: When you cheat on Kate, you cheat on AMERICA! I know your life is hectic and your wife is bossy, but that's no excuse. And it appears, I'm not the only who thinks there is no good reason to cheat. In response to "Jon, Kate, License to Date", an article which analyzes whether some couples recently in the spotlight for infidelity actually had an … Read More