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This unique project brings you and your significant other closer together, no matter the distance.
At You.Propelled on DivineCaroline, hundreds of individuals are stating how they've enhanced their life today. The idea is to highlight the way small changes can have a big impact. This got me thinking about how small measures have powerful impacts on relationships, specifically my own.
One of the best gifts I ever gave to my fiancé cost me a total of $7. I don't recall if I actually came up with this idea on my own or got it from some other resource, but it has become one of his favorite possessions, (right up there with his … Read More
When wedding season opens for business, we start to wonder what all the guests are thinking.
Whether you're there for the party, the romance or the open bar, weddings are—generally speaking—a blast. Yes, bridesmaids grumble about shelling out Louboutin prices for pastel taffeta, and the mother of the groom might have beef with the mother of the bride, but you wouldn't know it by looking at their beaming faces.
Weddings are inspirational: they rouse us to meditate on our own love stories, to feel our hearts swell as our friends find their life partners, and to wonder "When do we start drinking?" If thought bubbles could appear above the heads of wedding guests, here's what they … Read More
Don't RSVP "no" just because your bank account is running low.
Yes, times are tough but let us not forget that love carries on. Case in point, that growing stack of wedding invitations you have thumb tacked to the calendar. If it seems as though everyone you know is suddenly getting married this summer, that may very well be the case. Wedding season is officially in full swing and just because you're counting every penny, don't discount the fact that you're still required to send a gift for every invitation that comes your way.
While Brides.com suggests that the average amount of money to spend … Read More
Donate your time to charity and watch the sparks fly.
You probably thing this economic downturn is a real mother-father, eh? Well, once (ish) per week Tomfoolery is your spot for getting some ideas on how to get your relationship-on, on the cheap. This time, daters, make it a volunteer date.
I'm not suggesting that you ask out University of Tennessee alum, per se. I'm saying you can try donating your time while on a date. Take a deep breath; it's not going to be like a philanthropic episode of Blind Date.
I'm the last person to do something altruistic (I gave at the office), but in the present era … Read More
Action figure gifts, why men love your body and romantic dirty talk.
Love Bytes: three must-click love and relationship links.
Gift alert! Most guys played with action figures when they were little, so why not bring him back to childhood while indulging his mature quirkiness? Gifts here for: the Hitchcock fan, the Republican faithful, the East Coast hip hop fan and more. [The Daily Lowdown]
Ten things men love about your body. [Glamour via Shine]
Dealbreaker: the romantic dirty talker. [The Frisky]
One night, he halted a make out session to look deep into my eyes and asked, "Why does kissing you feel so right?"
"Um … … Read More
Science, history and personality explain why receiving a bouquet of flowers can make our day.
What is it exactly about receiving a bouquet of flowers that's so heartwarming? For practical purposes, the already decaying plants will wither into an eyesore within a week of reception. Yet, research shows gifting flowers—moreso than things like candles or fruit baskets—to be a surefire way to improve someone's mood.
So, which came first: the flowers or the mood-altering trance they hold on us?
Flowers have held meaning throughout history—when verbal professions of love were forbidden or socially inappropriate, the gift of a rose could speak volumes. As Flowershopnetwork.com puts it, "Flowers, after all, are the … Read More
Women who overreact, how a partner's health affects your own, and a unique Valentine's suggestion.
Love Bytes: three must-click sex, dating and relationship links.
Some people take the feeling that "he's mine" way too far. [Asylum]
Your spouse's health has a direct influence on your own health. Long-term partners are more likely to suffer from similar illnesses—so choose well! [Limelife]
Don't butcher your Valentine's Day message. Check out this awesome, unique gift suggestion. [The Frisky]
Dating A Banker Anonymous emerges to help the latest recession casualty.
You know you might be a candidate for Dating A Banker Anonymous if you've suffered any of the following:
a. Your Bergdorf's allowance has been halved.
b. Bottle service has all but disappeared from your life.
c. You depend on your boyfriend for the above indulgences.
Such is the premise of the support group and blog that two ex-girlfriends of Wall Street types started after the market—and then their relationships—plunged. When they noticed other women complaining about the enhanced thriftiness, neediness and emotional instability of their banker boyfriends, they decided the girlfriends (dare we call them gold diggers?) needed some … Read More
You think you've gotten a bad gift? You'll think twice about exchanging your present—or your partner!—after seeing some of the awful gifts women have actually received from the men in their lives. We polled women in New York City's Union Square to see how clueless guys can really be; here are the ten worst.