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more about #love more comments → BytheSea: At least in the first book (which I skimmed through, most of), I got the impression she was controlling him. She was dead gone over him and he was enj... more » Ginmar Rienne: You know, in teenagers' defense, it's easy to forget in our jaded old age that they're experiencing stuff for the first time, and doing so when the ho... more » JinxyMcDeath: Which reminds me of Glenn Howerton's tweet about how everyone is commenting about the D.E.N.N.I.S. system being applicable to Twilight - [twitter.com] more » OneTwoPunch: Petty sulking teenagers with no sex. Yeah, great storyline. Phhht! more » KATE!: hey lets be fair, its not suicide if you're already dead! more » morninggloria: I'm busy writing the next blockbuster young adult romance novel. It's about a great white shark who falls in love with a seal. And then... after fou... more » tiredfairy: Ugh, Pretty Woman. What a horribly paternalistic movie that is. I don't know how anyone can find it romantic. Classist? Sure. Infantilizing to women? ... more » shoroko: I'd again say that there's a difference between portraying unhealthy relationships in fiction, and portraying them as though they were healthy and ide... more » mepo - Robert Cornhole invented it: Well he doesn't actually threaten to commit suicide. He believes that she has committed suicide by jumping off a cliff, blaming himself he then goes f... more » la.donna.pietra: No, it's romantic because he desires her based on a purely intrinsic quality--how she smells. It's the standard romance-novel trope of "fabulously at... more » portia_sue: I know I might be greyed out for being slightly off topic, but I have to ask: Is commitment phobia, taken to the extreme, abusive? It was mentioned ... more » ZemarSea Urchin: In defense of Heathcliff , Catherine was no walk in the park either. Now what he did to Isabella was beyond repulsive and the way he treated Hareton w... more » bluebears: Plus couldn't we make a lot of the same arguments about Buffy and Angel? more » MerryLilly: Edward is no Romeo, that's fo sure more » vulcanized: They posted this on io9 the other day and the comments were quickly inundated by pink commentors claiming "You aren't reading the work as a whole! He... more » -
#lovestory
Twilight's Hero Is Abusive, Which Makes Him All The More Romantic
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 » -
#dumpinggrounds
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 » -
#sparklyvampires
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 » -
#livesofwives
What Does It Mean To Be A "Good Wife?"
In today's Times of London, Shane Watson attempts to navigate the minefield that is the term "good wife," by exploring what it means and providing a "Good Wife Charter" to help women find a sense of balance within their marriages. More » -
#waxingpoetic
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 » -
#eightisenough
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 » -
#heartshapedbox
It's Sweetest Day, So Let's Go Buy Some Candy, Darling
It's Sweetest Day, which probably means nothing to you unless you live in the Midwestern United States. For those who don't know, Sweetest Day is a celebration of love and an excuse to buy lots of candy. [Wikipedia] -
#statussymbols
Old People Now Announcing Breakups On Facebook
While it can be a good way to get the news out there and avoid awkward silences in the real world, blabbing the details of your divorce online can come back to bite you in the ass, legally and socially.
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#wewantprenup
Are Prenups Terribly Unromantic Or Wonderfully Practical?
Lamar Odom and Khloe Kardashian are reportedly discussing a prenuptial agreement as they prepare to marry this weekend, and apparently they're not alone; according to the BBC, prenuptial agreements are on the rise, thanks in part to high-profile celebrity splits. More » -
#xoxo
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 » -
#theyfckyouup
Is Parental Approval Bad For Kids?
Withholding love from your kids when they misbehave seems like a bad parenting tactic — but according to Alfie Kohn in the Times, "giving more approval" when kids do well could screw them up too. More » -
#brotallyawesome
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 » -
#playitagain
What Does Your Relationship "Soundtrack" Sound Like?
500 Days Of Summer co-writer tells the LA Times that "every relationship has a soundtrack," and that said soundtrack holds clues to whether or not a couple will last. Bonding over The Smiths, he notes, is "not good." Uh-oh! More » -
#strangebedfellows
Is Non-Monogamy A Feminist Relationship Choice?
Frau Sally Benz, blogging at Feministe, has a fascinating series of articles about her experience with non-monogamous* relationships. She relates this to feminism using an interesting catch: letting go of the ingrained idea that we "possess" our partners.
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#moneyhoney
It's Probably For The Best That Scrooge Ditched His Girlfriend
According to a study by the University of Pennsylvania, "tightwads" and "spendthrifts" often find themselves romantically attracted to one another, despite—and potentially due to— the differences in their spending habits. Sadly, these differences also eventually drive couples apart. More » -
#crapemailfromagirlfriend
Will This Be A Cosmo Confession?
Guy leaves for trip to Europe, girlfriend freaks out and sends increasingly angry emails, he breaks up with her and posts her last missives to him on the internet. Ouch. Fascinating gender breakdown in the comments. [Buzzfeed] -
#teenagewasteland
Houston Chronicle Offers High School Dating Advice, We Try To Clean Up The Mess
Remember that time in fourth grade when your teacher sent the boys out of the room so that she could show you a film strip on menstruation? Well, the Houston Chronicle pulled a similar stunt this morning. More » -
#brotallyawesome
Men's Health Has 41 Ways To Make You Swoon
Look out, ladies, because Men's Health has compiled 41 Ways To Make A Woman Swoon, a list of stupid romantic moves to melt your heart. Get your smelling salts ready, because I feel a case of the vapors coming on! More » -
#pantsonfire
Some "Little White Lies" Are Actually Pretty Damn Gross
A reader tipped us to this piece by Maura Kelly of Marie Claire, titled "3 Little White Lies Men Should Always Tell," wherein she lays out three rules for men to follow. Unsurprisingly, they're a bit sketchy. More »
