Inexplicably, for the second time in a matter of months, another California woman has had to be rescued from a man's chimney. Ladies, can we not? » 1/05/15 9:50am 1/05/15 9:50am

Hell hath no fury like someone who has been cheated on and wants revenge, and in this case the revenge came hard and fast and delicious. And, best of all, it came on Christmas... in the form of some very special presents. » 12/29/14 5:00pm 12/29/14 5:00pm

If you're married, you are likely aware that despite the fact you have the state-sanctioned security of a life partner while also scoring a totally romantic tax benefits, maintaining a decent union (or any lifelong union, for that matter) is an American Ninja-esque obstacle course of emotional intimacy. » 12/23/14 2:15pm 12/23/14 2:15pm

In terrible, not particularly shocking news for heterosexual women worldwide, Griffith University and the University of Queensland in Australia just announced research demonstrating that women have more empathy in relationships than men. (By the way, I think we can all agree that every great scientific finding begins… » 12/17/14 5:20pm 12/17/14 5:20pm

True story: I am on a diet right now. Since September, I've lost about 40 pounds and am currently barreling my way to a size medium. I'm feeling pretty great. But, when I started, my partner said he'd change his habits with me and he hasn't had nearly as much success (SRY FOR THE CALL OUT). Why? Because, according to… » 12/15/14 7:45pm 12/15/14 7:45pm

When a producer from The Steve Harvey Show contacted me after reading a few essays I'd published in The Huffington Post about relationships and dating, and invited me to be on the show, I didn't quite believe it to be true. I'd written "Public Service Announcement for a First Date," "Is My Dating Life Doomed?" and "… » 11/14/14 2:43pm 11/14/14 2:43pm

Of all the problems to have in a relationship, dating a chain of men who are messing around with their sisters isn't one that comes up a lot. One woman, however, is on her second man with a crush on his sister and she needs some help. Desperately. » 11/11/14 9:30pm 11/11/14 9:30pm

There's a huge difference between being a "narcissist" and being self-centered, although you wouldn't know it by how often it's used as an insult. Even so, being a little self-centered isn't just a good thing, it's necessary for our mental health. Sure, there's a line, but let's talk about where that line is, and how… » 11/05/14 3:28pm 11/05/14 3:28pm

Tinder is a death trap of superficial judgement, and New Girl actress Hannah Simone is here to warn you about the truth. She also notes that feigning total ignorance of the English language usually works when warding off unwanted male attention. Whatever works, right? » 11/04/14 10:50am 11/04/14 10:50am

A surprising number of relationships are the product of "mate poaching", the ethically dubious practice of stealing someone else's partner. Though common, nearly nothing is known about the quality of the ensuing relationships. New research now suggests they suffer both in the short- and long-term. » 10/30/14 12:29pm 10/30/14 12:29pm

There's nothing better after a long day of blogging (or whatever you do for a living) than a nice jaunt off to r/adviceanimals or a quick spin around the most viral photos on imgur for some of the best memes around*, but imagine if your partner wouldn't stop speaking like doge. Ever. Here's one man's nightmare. » 10/29/14 11:30pm 10/29/14 11:30pm