As Jews (and a fair number of non-Jews) around the world are well aware, Yom Kippur began on Sunday evening, September 27, at sunset.

The Day of Atonement, as it is also known, lasts more than twenty-five hours and is traditionally marked by fasting, prayer, asking for forgiveness and repenting. It is the culmination of the Days of Awe, which begin with the two-day Rosh Hashanah or new year celebration (occurring in 2009 from September 18th to the 20th).

One of the world's oldest holidays and one of the most sacred days of the Jewish religion, the Day of Atonement has lessons … Read More

After watching many pairings last year, it got us thinking: who would we like to see hook up in 2009? We’ve put our heads together and here are some of the matchups we think we would like to see officially happen in 2009:

We think John Mayer should hook up with someone who would keep him endlessly fascinated but who wouldn’t be too available. We think he should get in the game with supermodel Kate Moss.

We keep hearing rumblings that Janet Jackson might be available again soon.  We think we’d like to see Janet pair up with someone … Read More

Whether you're going out or staying in, YourTango has advice on how to have a fabulous New Year's Eve.

Do Drink Something Warm...

Looking for a low-key, cozy way to welcome in the New Year? How about snuggling up to your honey with a warm cup of glögg? Lest you stress about that charming but pesky umlaut, we’ll toss you a hint: Glögg rhymes with chug. Easy, right? Now here’s another tip: Feel free to use an inexpensive wine, since the added spices will take center stage in this winter cocktail. Get the recipe here.

But don't … Read More

Do you know anyone who keeps their New Year’s resolutions? Or even remembers them after January 15? I sure don’t. Most of us vow to lose weight, quit drinking, or cut up those credit cards. But some of us make relationship-related resolutions, and that’s what we’re here to talk about. After the jump are four resolutions. One of the four is valid; the other three are less so. Let’s see if you can tell which is which. 1. I’m going to change him. You discovered he had bad breath on the first date, he stole your roommate’s identity … Read More

2008 was an exciting year for YourTango: we moved to a new URL and changed our name from Tangomag to YourTango (does this mean we got married?). Our staff also had an excellent year, with one wedding, one new baby and lots of sex (with other people... mostly). In 2009 we resolve to continue publishing content that will make you guffaw, tear up, give you goose bumps and make you go "awww." And when we're not working (rarely!) we have personal lives, which occasionally involve relationships. Below, the YourTango staff's 2009 love and relationship New Year's resolutions.  

Whether you're going out or staying in, YourTango has advice on how to have a fabulous New Year's Eve.

Looking for a low-key, cozy way to welcome in the New Year? How about snuggling up to your honey with a warm cup of glögg? Lest you stress about that charming but pesky umlaut, we’ll toss you a hint: Glögg rhymes with chug. Easy, right? Now here’s another tip: Feel free to use an inexpensive wine, since the added spices will take center stage in this winter cocktail.