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Mindy Kaling Explains Her Slight Obsession With Imaginary Families
In a very sweet and funny essay for the New York Times, Mindy Kaling describes her habit of imagining her future family, admitting that she's created several different versions of her potential future family throughout the years. More »Breaking Up Is Hard To Do: A Collection Of Advice Not Taken
I got dumped recently. But as horrible and earth shattering as that was, there was one thing that was almost worse: The Breakup Conciliation. More »"I Suggest That You Let Them Know That It Really Turns You On When A Man Talks About His Feelings."
Looking to meet a man? Well, feather your hair, put on your best mint-green blazer, and try to avoid using any of the skills demonstrated in this hilarious and awful "The Art of Meeting Men" video. [Buzzfeed]Women Love Assault, And Other Dating Myths
A new, highly unscientific study from Matchmaker.com, Date.com and Amor.com found that men are more likely to admit to being "depressed and upset" after a breakup. This somehow prompted Joanna Molloy for the NY Daily News to write this: More »Sex In The Diamond District: Race, Love, And Relationships In Washington
"Helena Andrews is 29, single, living in D.C., and might be the star of a black "Sex and the City" — stylish, beautiful and a writer desperately in search of love in the city." And so it begins. More »The Jezebel Dating Guide: Girdles, Submission, And You
Man Vs. Wild (Woman): Intrepid Explorer Exposes Dangerous "Cheetahs"
Beware The "Turkey Drop": Holiday Dumping Season Is Upon Us
If you've ever dumped someone or been dumped right around Thanksgiving, you're apparently not alone: the holiday is responsible for the demise of many a shaky relationship, thanks to the phenomenon known as "the turkey drop." More »If You Were 13, Would You Love Edward Cullen, Too?
Wherever the New Moon promotional blitz goes, Twilight-related analysis pieces are sure to follow. In today's Guardian, several experts explain Edward Cullen's appeal to teenage girls, noting that he represents the "predatory yet alluring boy." But is that really true? More »When It Comes To Waxing, Advice Columnist Says There's Not Really A Choice
It must be Shady Advice Month, as it seems that every day, yet another "advice" columnist offers a fairly insulting response to a reader. Today, it's Suzi Godson of the Times of London, on the subject of pubic hair. More »Hailey Glassman On Emotionally Abusive Boyfriend Jon Gosselin
It was hard not to feel at least a little bad for Hailey Glassman tonight on The Insider. For the entire show, she cried as she talked about hurtful comments from tabloids, and what a dick her boyfriend can be. More »Man Vs. Wild
Just in time for Halloween, the NY Post helps you figure out which "emotional monster" you're currently dating. Is your significant other an Edward Cullen-eque nightmare or a sweetly grunting Chewbacca? [NYPost]OMG: Shocking Truths About Older Women & Younger Men Revealed!
A study published in the Journal of Couple and Relationship Therapy focused on couples in which the wife is at least 10 years older. Guess what? People in these relationships don't think of them as weird! More »Complete Lack of Understanding Of Teenage Brain In Middle East
Fascinating/depressing story on NPR about a group of Jewish "vigilantes" trying to stop interracial dating in Israel - and their shockingly inept approach: More »Who Knew?: Women Prefer To Be Treated Like People, Not Sex Objects
Dating site OKCupid analyzed 500,000 inquiry messages and found, as shown in the chart at left, that calling a woman "pretty" decreased a man's chance of getting a response. Women prefer comments about their interests, not looks. [Sociological Images]Yes, It Hurts When Women Accidentally Get Hit "Down There"
I once saw a male friend fall to ground after getting nailed in the crotch by a basketball. As he writhed on the ground in the fetal position, he hissed, "You can't possibly understand how much this hurts." Oh, really? More »Do You Judge People By Their Public Displays Of Affection?
The Daily Mail is currently running photographs of Mariah Carey and Nick Cannon, who shared a painfully awkward kiss on Oprah last week. I think we're supposed to see these pictures and think, "Their marriage is a sham!" But why? More »More To Love Finale: Luke Proposes; We Learn "Love Has No Shape Or Size"
Ask Men Thinks They're Too Good For You, Ladies
Ladies, Ask Men doesn't want no scrubs, and in this case, a scrub is a girl who is too pretty, too sexy, and too broke. Let's hang out the passenger side and call BS on this crap, shall we? More »Man Robs Woman, Then Asks Her For A Date
Columbus, Ohio police say 20-year-old Stephfon Bennett robbed a couple in their home on Sunday with two other men, then returned two hours later to ask the woman out. She recognized him and he was arrested. [N.Y. Daily News] More »More To Love: "I'm The First 300 Lb. Man You've Been With"
PukeLuke flipped the script by asking Malissa if his weight was okay with her. More »