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LOVE BYTES

downton abbey
The Dowager Countess has a thing or three to say about your love life.

Love Bytes: S**t Girlfriends Say & Downton Abbey Love Lessons

Plus, why do guys fall asleep during sex?

What Downton Abbey can teach us about love. Sh*t Girlfriends Say. Falling asleep during conjugal relations. Would you let your boyfriend adopt you? How to stand by your man effectively (and with dignity). Why would your boyfriend ask about exes during sex? What can iconic romances teach us? What do American singles like least? Can you do Valentine's Day on the couch, by yourself and still be happy?

teenage couple
One-third of teenagers share passwords with their boyfriend/girlfriend.

Love Bytes: 5 Better Ways To Show Intimacy Than Password-Sharing

Plus, 10 ways NOT to break up with people.

How to express intimacy without silly things like password-sharing. Republicans and Democrats have a few peculiarities when it comes to dating. Does the G-Spot exist or not? What happens when your backup boyfriend dumps you? Why older ladies become ultra-close with other older ladies. Love is like being on drugs, serious drugs. The Catholic Church would prefer you paid for your own birth control, thankyouverymuch.

Nancy Brinker Susan G. Komen
Nancy Brinker explains why Susan G. Komen pulled away from Planned Parenthood.

Love Bytes: What Happened, Susan G. Komen?

Plus, 12 dating tips to avoid.

What's up with the split between Susan G. Komen and Planned Parenthood? Don't take all dating advice. Are you addicted to love with random people? Ten things not to say in bed. Is he really who he says he is? Bring your grandma on a first date, seriously. Is he going to cheat? More dating advice to forget. Why are some guys getting so muscular? Android users like to do it.

women gossiping
Some types of gossip are good for your relationship.

Love Bytes: How Gossip Can Be Good For Your Relationship

Plus, 25 Valentine's Day movies for 25 relationship stages.

Rules for stay-over relationships. Should you stop self-pleasuring when you move in? Stop blaming yourself for his cheating. Do you know how to get him to call you back? Some gossip is good for relationships. 25 Valentine's Day movies for 25 relationship stages. What is a recycled bride? 10 signs he is into you. How much does money matter?

yoga couple
You can make every day Valentine's Day by doing yoga.

Love Bytes: 3 Ways Yoga Can Improve Your Sex Life

Plus, 10 ways to know you've been put in the "friend zone."

What you can tell from his medicine cabinet. Online dating tips all women need. Slut-shaming from Joan Rivers. How to know you've been put in the friend zone. How to give a naughty gift. How introvert-extrovert couples can succeed. Love lessons from romance novels. Don't judge all men by a few crummy boyfriends. How yoga can improve your sex life. What to do when the sex is terrible. Some interesting "facts" about post-coital passing out.

divorce wedding cake
Will your parents' divorce affect your own happiness in marriage?

Love Bytes: Are You Destined For Marriage Failure?

Plus, how to have a quickie without getting caught!

Everybody manscape now. What was your first time like? What is the first year of marriage "really" like? The importance of sexual chemistry. The truth about being a bridesmaid. How to have a quickie and not get caught. When is chivalry a little too much? The porn industry is mandating condom use. Great, non-hormonal birth control methods. Does your parents' failure at marriage doom you? Never date a guy named "Tom."

interracial couple
Have you ever dated someone of a different race?

Love Bytes: What Would MLK Say About Interracial Dating?

Also, love lessons from the Golden Globes.

What do guys think about interracial dating? Love lessons from the Golden Globes. Single moms like sex too. What to expect when going on your first date at age 23. How to turn confidence into sexiness. Is he really sensitive or just trying to pick you up? He still won't propose after five years. Do you buy anything in bulk after getting dumped? Ladies, have you ever paid on the first date?

broken chain Human Trafficking
Ending sex slavery and human trafficking.

Love Bytes: It's Human Trafficking Awareness Day

On a lighter note, read the ultimate "girl code."

Ending human trafficking. Love tips from Twilight. Win every argument with your guy. Are lady Democrats or lady Republicans better in bed? Creating a VERY successful online dating profile. 35 ways to feel hotter NOW. The ultimate "girl code." 10 ways to heal your soul. Dudes can harbor crushes, too.

angry annoyed woman
Things you shouldn't put up with from your boyfriend or husband.

Love Bytes: 11 Things Women Should Never Put Up With

Plus, 6 dates not to go on in 2012.

Nice guys are boring. Not ALL men hate being alone. There are six dates you want no part of. There are 11 things a lady shouldn't put up with. Keep up the touching. He slept with her friend whilst they were on a "break." Nina Hartley gives up some sex advice. There is a right and wrong way to win over Zooey Deschanel. The holiday party blowback is in effect. What if you hooked up with a coworker at the fete? Post-divorce advice from Suze Orman.

new year dating resolutions
She better make sure he's the right kind of guy.

Love Bytes: 5 Dating Resolutions For A New Year

Plus, inviting strangers to your wedding.

Dating rules to follow in the new year. Do you "have to" invite strangers to your wedding? After 33 years, she gets sick of waiting and proposes to him. What happens when your guy is terrible at performing oral sex? Why did she cheat on her husband? The awkward positions of spooning. Some dorks aren't grateful for girlfriends. How to be an ideal partner. 20 things to know about sex that you may not know. The danger of waiting for him to be ready.

men with a pig
You probably don't want to date any of these characters.

Love Bytes: 12 Guys You Should NOT Date In 2012

Plus, what it feels like to date a man with absolutely no baggage.

12 guys not to date in 2012. When presented with a chance to hook up with an old crush, go for it. Do you really a want a guy with no baggage? Staying in a relationship you know is bad. What if your ex doesn't respect your boundaries? 20 naughty resolutions for a New Year. Some ladies would rather just be single... There's a real reason why you might be single. How to get better at sex... fast. Are pick-up artists all sad and stuff?