Romance: Reading Fate into Coincidence

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Gary Bobroff examines how the hopeless romantic will give away his or her power by believing that “fate” will lead to their destiny.

“‘Steak and Blowjob Day’? Really? In our house we call that ‘Saturday.’”

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Jennifer says the real problem comes when you let Cosmo, GQ, or your society tell you what love and romance are.

Steak & BJ Day: A Solution in Search of a Problem

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Sexist stereotyping is not the way to make men feel appreciated.

“There’s fear that marriage is extremely fragile and looking at it too closely might bring down the whole house of cards.”

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This is a comment by wellokaythen on the post “Open Thread: Why Are Men Reluctant to Write About Marriage?”

The Friend Zone: It’s Not Just for Men

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The Friend Zone exists, and it’s not just something women do to men, Neil Sheppard reports. “I know, because I’ve done it.”

Well, That Was Erotic

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Andy Bodle finds a Muse in Lycra in the college lecture hall, and begins a campaign to win her affections.

Get Romantic With Books About Legendary Love Stories

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Check out these 15 books about the timeless love stories that inspire us.

Intriguing: The New Ugly?

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Tracy Moore at Jezebel thinks their readers should learn to embrace “intrigue” over sexual attraction in their potential lovers.

What’s Your Deal Breaker in a Relationship?

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What qualities in men are “deal breakers” for women considering a relationship? Conversely, what are on men’s lists?

Do You Know These 6 Elements That Your Sexuality is Made Of? (Video)

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Hank Green explains the differences between sex, gender, romance, orientation and more.

This is What Happens When One Woman Gives Back to Her Mailman (Video)

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A heartwarming short film about an unexpected romance via a mailbox.

Things I Won’t Miss About Being a Stay at Home Dad to Babies

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Now that his kids are a little bit older, Jeff Bogle can say it: there are things he won’t miss about having babies.

How to Write a Love Sonnet

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It’s cheap, it’s shockingly easy, and it’s disproportionately impressive.

The Power of Love Notes

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Whenever I think of love notes I think about the one stuck to my parents’ bathroom mirror.

Can Men Be Romanced on Valentine’s Day?

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Kenny Bodanis has a relationship with Valentine’s Day that can best be summed up as “It’s complicated.”

“How Can I Improve My Relationship With My Boyfriend’s Family?”

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My boyfriend’s family was so close to his former fiancée. Will they ever accept me?