The Case Against Settling

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Jackie Summers would rather be alone than with someone who is not right for him. Still, he wonders.

Two Abortions, Herpes, and 69: Some Things That Made Me Not Go on a Second Date

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“I was too much of a coward to say I was sorry.”

Romance in the 21st Century

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Neely Steinberg thinks present-day romance is genderless concept.

Grand (re)Opening

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Chris Wiewiora explains how reuniting with an ex is a testament to hope and human strength.

Love With Abandon

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If you are trying to control love or fit it into your life, says Mark D. White, don’t bother. Let it change you.

Why You Don’t F**k With Lightning

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How one man accepted true love in spite of the circumstances.

The ‘Check Please’ Moment

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He may be a dating expert, but on one first date, Jackie Summers discovered that there is only so much sh*t he can take.

Counting Trains

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Timothy Stobierski muses on how his worst date somehow turned into his best.

Seduction Of The Innocent …

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We’ve all heard horror stories about Craigslist. Alex Vazquez lived one.

Meeting Michael: What Really Matters in Marriage

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What did a 23-year-old Megan Rosker do when she met a bald 40-year-old at La Guardia airport? Well, eventually, she married him.

In Defense of Open Relationships

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Elliott Gordon wants to debunk the myths our society holds about open relationships.

Dating Advice From a Shaman: 5 Ways to Get Ready for New Love

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Mikki Baloy Davis thinks you should open up and cut the cords.

Just the Tip

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Nicole Johnson hopes that the conversation is just beginning.

10 Tips for Using Online Dating Sites to Find Long-Term Love

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Mika Doyle responds to commenters who are sick of reading dating “don’t” lists.

I Was True to My Girlfriend and She Dumped Me Anyway

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A man wonders if he should de-friend his ex-girlfriend in order to spare her feelings.

Your Soulmate Isn’t Who You Think It Is

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Mark Radcliffe thinks you should skip the supermodel and go for the one who loves you even on your worst days.