The year is halfway over (really it's halfway over on the 2nd of July, but who gives a Fraggle*?) and you are desperately behind on your New Year's resolutions. Your swimwear body still makes you uncomfortable (it's OK, I think you're beautiful), you have yet to tackle the collected works of Dostoevsky (it's OK, Crime And Punishment kicked my ass too) and your kitchen has yet to remodel itself (it's OK, you're not going to be able to sell your place for a decent price in this economy anyway). Nonetheless, looking back at the grand idealism that is January … Read More

Almost inevitably, you’ve all but deserted your New Year’s resolutions—more sex, less bickering, more patience. But your marriage is still on the rocks. According to married co-authors of Eight Lessons For A Happier Marriage, one of these seven deadly habits may be to blame. 

1. Criticizing. You're wearing that to dinner? You lost another client? Do your love handles really need dessert? Your marriage—or at least your husband—may be falling victim to criticism. Let the poor man be! Easing up will increase his self-esteem and decrease tension in your relationship. 

2. Blaming. If you'd … Read More

Usually, we try to keep it positive around here, but this list must be made. Ever had that friend who is dating someone you just know is bad for them? We can’t claim to be friends with these couples but we think they should end it for good.Balthazar Getty and Sienna Miller: Between vandalism, nude pics and the obvious fact that Balthazar is still married, this couple really needs to call it quits. Sienna, please remember: if he did this to his wife, it’s highly probable he might do it to you, too. Exercise some better judgment … Read More

Anyone out there think New Year's Resolutions are a little, uh, stupid? What's so magical about moving from one calendar to the next that’s going to give you the willpower to learn Swahili, drop 15 pounds or stop sleeping with any guy that buys you a drink?

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.