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Men Think Blondes Are 'Needier' Than Brunettes

Men Think Blondes Are 'Needier' Than Brunettes

Study shows that men still buy into hair-color stereotypes. Seriously, it's 2011!

There are some truths to the age-old adage, "blondes have more fun." Studies have shown that the lighter-haired women of the world are often rated as more attracted, younger and healthier looking than brunettes. Blondes also tend to earn more money and marry richer.

Don't be a Cling-on

Don't be a Cling-on

You text & call hoping to keep your hot date interested. 4 Tips to avoid becoming a STAGE 5 CLINGER!

We've all been there. You've met a new guy. You've gone on a date or two. And you can't stop thinking about him. Or talking about him. Or obsessing to see if he's emailed/called/texted/tweeted/or posted on your wall in the last five seconds. And so you check...and re-check your phone or your Facebook or your email--over and over again. You know it's irrational, but you just can't seem to stop.

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5 Ways To Stop Being A Needy Girlfriend

Feeling clingy? We're here to help.

Askmen.com published a story this week about how to transform your needy, clingy girlfriend back into the cool chick she seemingly was when you first met her. Now, before you get all offended, let us tell you two things: 1) the author was a woman (by the name of Sharalyn Hartwell) and 2) we actually agree with he

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Being A Little Needy Is A Good Thing

A little interdependence goes a long way towards forming strong relationships.

It seems that a lot of powerful women make the mistake of trying to maintain aloof independence when in a relationship. While being self-sufficient in the workplace is a very good thing, it can be bad in a relationship if taken to the extreme. So a little swallowed pride and a touch of neediness could go a long way toward making your next relationship a great one.

Give Your Relationship A Breather

Give Your Relationship A Breather

Too much emphasis on the relationship=relationship-contingent-self-esteem. Yikes.

A group of University of Houston psychologists have coined a new phrase, relationship-contingent-self-esteem. People affected by relationship-contingent-self-esteem base all their self-worth on their romantic relationships. People who have RSCE can't separate themselves from the negative occurrences in their relationships and their own self-worth.