relationships
When it comes to relationships, why do we lie? Plus, how to spot a liar.
Despite the warning of countless children's stories, we humans still lie. Has the fear of growing long, wooden noses or becoming a wolf's next meal taught us nothing?
A recent study of 5,000 online daters found that in online dating profiles, lies (albeit minor ones) abound. Men are inclined to lie about things like personal achievement, interests, past relationships and age. Women, on the hand, tend to lie about their weight. Why is that we often find ourselves lying to those we love (or hope to one day love)? We see the damage that the lies of those like Tiger … Read More
Seven types of frogs we all kiss before we find our prince.
Dating. It's the nightmare from which you never wake up. Why do we do it? Because it's the best way to find the guy we want to marry. And why do we want to get married? So we never have to date again. Find out the seven types of guys you're more than likely to end up dating along the way. Don't say we didn't warn you, girlfriend. The Frisky: I'm Tired Of Waiting For Men
1. The Jock: You were in college. He was there. It just kind of happened. Looking back on it years later, this is the … Read More
The Millionaire Matchmaker Patti Stanger's no-nonsense dating tips.
Last night on Patti Stanger's The Millionaire Matchmaker, we met a new millionaire, Mateo, and a former player/millionaire from last season, Jimmy D. Mateo, is an older man and "original Microsoft millionaire" who literally whipped out an extensive list of all the required attributes he wanted in his future wife. Jimmy D. is a Chicago nightclub owner, who preferred clubbing to commitment last season.
Jimmy D. swore up and down that he was ready for a real, deep woman (and for once, he wasn't talking about her cleavage). After a near-death experience (he was beaten and lost…an eyelid?) he was … Read More
Chatroulette's upsdie, Lady Gaga gets back at an ex, & introducing the PS-Spot.
Love Bytes: 10 must-click love and relationship links:
Thought you were the only one sick of hearing about Tiger Woods and his, uh... nine iron? Think again. [MomLogic]
Oldest child? Middle kid? Baby of the family? Find out how your birth order can factor into your relationships. [TresSugar]
Lady Gaga takes aim at a former flame who had the nerve to actually doubt her potential star power in an interview with Cosmopolitan. Shots. Fired. [PopEater]
What's your guy's type? Asylum details some of the unexpected cliches men tend to secretly go for. [Asylum]
Sure, he looks good... but does he sound good, … Read More
Romance is new love, steamy sex and romantic gestures, yes, but true romance is more difficult.
The other day, while having dinner with my 2-year-old son at a '50s-themed diner, I noticed an older couple sitting nearby while I cut up my son's chicken fingers. My son was clanking his spoon on his plate and la-la-la'ing, but I hardly heard the noise. The man had a tie on and the woman was wearing very pink lipstick. Both of their hands shook.
"Mirabelle," the older gentleman said. "You've got mayonnaise on your shirt." 5 Reasons To Grow Old With Someone
"What?" the woman said. She looked confused. She started fumbling for something in her purse. She handed … Read More
How to avoid distrust in relationships and repair damage caused by dishonesty.
A recent writer to an advice column on TODAYShow.com admitted she never loved her husband, purposely broke up his previous relationship and only married him for financial gain.
The woman, who described herself as a "good, moral Christian lady," said her husband recently found out her tricks and now wants to divorce her. Geez, no surprise there. Lemondrop: Men Lie Twice As Often As Women
Obviously, this is an extreme case of dishonest behavior in a partnership. But we spoke with psychologists who say even the faintest of fibs can lead a relationship down a bad path. Lemondrop: How To … Read More
From makeup sex to the silent treatment, couples have diverse spat-solving techniques.
He is reportedly not perfect! We are aghast.
George Clooney, the coolest man in the world, says that his life of jet planes and blockbuster movies and beautiful women isn't always completely awesome. We clutch our pearls and shriek our grief. "I've had some absolutely great relationships and some not so great relationships," George tells the UK's Mirror newspaper. "I've been in some relationships where I've felt terribly alone. Just because you're with someone, it doesn't mean you're incredibly happy and complete."
George has lately been squiring Italian TV presenter Elisabetta Canalis around the world to his various premieres and festivals (the poor man has three whole … Read More
Question: I'm recently divorced and trying to figure out how to adjust to my new life. What advice can you give to someone who feels a little bit lost now that she's flying solo? -Mia
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Hint: He's right under your nose and number one on your speed-dial.
Women always seem to ask me where all the good men are, as if these near-mythical dudes are hiding behind bushes, chained up in some vampire's basement, or are just rare and elusive, like the snow leopard. Normally, I have to resist responding, "Maybe the good guys are just avoiding you." But the answer to this frequent, lovelorn lament is simple: The good men are right under your $#@% nose. And that's the damn truth. The Frisky: 5 Ways Women Try To Impress Men (And Why They Don't Work)
That's right, ladies. The good men you pine for are … Read More