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The Problem With Dan Savage On MTV

Sadie Stein — Tue, 25 Jan 2011 12:02:00 EST

Dan Savage is a good sex columnist. He's opinionated, idiosyncratic, and has helped a lot of people. The It Gets Better project is a major achievement. But is he the best one to give advice to high school students? More »

Did John Mayer Sleep With Taylor Swift & Break Her Teenage Heart?

Dodai Stewart — Tue, 19 Oct 2010 10:04:00 EDT

You know how Taylor Swift says that all of her songs are about her relationships? Her new song, "Dear John," seems to detail what went down between Taylor and John Mayer. And it doesn't end well. More »

YouTube's Heartbreak Diaries May Get A Happy Ending

Sadie Stein — Wed, 08 Sep 2010 17:29:00 EDT

The "Froglet Diaries," the series of more than 30 video diaries that, in charting one woman's heartbreak, have become a YouTube phenomenon, has resulted in an unexpected ending for Kelly Summers. More »

Choose Your Own Adventure Gets A Sexually Liberated Update

Sadie Stein — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 17:20:00 EDT

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We've been intrigued by "A Choice of Romance," the latest choose-your-own game, since we heard about it. Especially since it lets you choose betwixt the sexes! More »

The Distinct Challenges Of Love In The Time Of Tenure

Sadie Stein — Mon, 16 Aug 2010 18:15:00 EDT

Recently, a friend wrote me that he was moving: his wife, also an academic, had gotten a better tenure-track offer than had he, so he was following her to the Northwest. Romance in academia is hard. More »

Relentless Stalking Is Not Romantic

Anna North — Wed, 14 Jul 2010 18:35:00 EDT

When one writer asked her parents how they met, the answer was basically "Daddy relentlessly stalked Mommy until she gave in and married him." A charming tale — and one we've heard a few too many times. More »

Everyone Says I Love You: When Did "Love" Become Mandatory?

Sadie Stein — Thu, 01 Jul 2010 18:00:00 EDT

It's kinda like hugging: once reserved for nearest and dearest, throwing around a casual "love" at the end of an email or letter has become standard practice. Is this a problem? More »

In Vino Veritas: Love, Wine And Insurance Premiums

Sadie Stein — Mon, 17 May 2010 15:20:47 EDT

"The Cune Imperial Rioja, we couldn't resist. I raised the glass to my nose, which wrinkled in disappointment; aromas were off. Something about the fruit's life had been snuffed." And so the question, is there a greater meaning in wine? More »

Ali McGraw: VF's Love Story

Sadie Stein — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 16:20:00 EST

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What do you say about a 70-year-old woman who was in a ridiculous, mega-hit? That she's a "saint," and "barefaced, long-legged, stunning in jeans and a white kurta." Well, for starters: More »

Twilight's Hero Is Abusive, Which Makes Him All The More Romantic

Dodai Stewart — Mon, 30 Nov 2009 14:00:00 EST

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If you're familiar with the Twilight universe, you know that Bella and Edward have an unhealthy relationship. A LiveJournal user has detailed fifteen ways, using a list from the National Domestic Violence hotline. Is that why Twilight's so "romantic"? More »

"Guys" Versus "Men."

Sadie Stein — Tue, 22 Sep 2009 14:40:00 EDT

"I've never liked men. I like guys." So begins the latest "Modern Love": More »

"He Hardly Ever Called Her A Vicious Little Bitch Now..."

Sadie Stein — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 17:00:00 EDT

Is The Road To Forever's Owen Tudor the Worst 80s Romance Hero of All Time? I don't see how it can possibly get any worse than this creepy, incestuous, lecherous veterinarian from 1983! More »

Worst 80's Romance Hero Contestant #2: Dr. Ralph Culver, Stormy Springtime.

Sadie Stein — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 17:00:00 EDT

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Today's contender for worst 80's hero? A cold, hard-hearted radiologist with control issues and a penchant for mind games! More »

Worst 80's Romance Hero, Contestant #1: Jay Courtland, Rules Of The Game

Sadie Stein — Mon, 22 Jun 2009 18:40:00 EDT

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It's on! Who is the most loathesome, arrogant, sadistic, chauvinistic hero in the whole canon of early-80s romance, that hot-bed of appalling manhood? For out first contestant, we have a rapey, manipulative former footballer with a will of iron! More »

The Karl Lagerfeld Teddy Bear: High Priced, Not Too Cuddly

Sadie Stein — Fri, 22 Aug 2008 12:30:00 EDT

W on toy maker Steiff's limited edition, $1,500 Lagerfeld bear. "Naturally it looks just like him, from the impenetrable black sunglasses and high shirt collar to the skinny lacquered jeans. But, plush alpaca head aside, is the resemblance more than skin-deep? 'Bears are very nice, as long as you are nice to them,' mused Lagerfeld, as self-aware as he is iconic." [W]
If you or someone you know is interested in (cough) modeling for American Apparel, they're having an open call. Dov Charney takes this sort of thing seriously; chances are you'll get to meet him one-on-one! [American Apparel]
Petite gymnast Shawn Johnson loves her high heels. "But true to her coach’s orders, she’s stayed off them in the lead-up to the Olympics. With the competition behind her, she wore a pair of 3-inch silver peep-toes to Thursday’s event, occasionally flicking them off when she got tired. 'It’s actually the first time I’ve worn heels in, like, five months, so it feels a little weird,' she laughed. 'But I love heels. They make me feel a little more confident.'” [WWD]

Ali MacGraw Has Wise Words For Hollywood Harlots

Jennifer — Wed, 05 Dec 2007 18:30:00 EST

You may know Ali MacGraw from her saccharine flick, Love Story, ("Love is never having to say you're sorry"? Love is always having to say you're sorry, suckers!) But you should really get to know her: Check out this interview in which she speaks frankly about aging, Hollywood and being a "star." On why she loved making her theater debut last year, despite getting panned by the critics:

It was just jaw-droppingly scary but I worked through it. It was an ensemble piece of wonderful actors and I learned so much. I loved it in a way that I don't love the movies because I never felt that it was about 'Well, what do you look like? Let's get her a turtleneck because her neck is too crepe-y.'