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5 ways to get in the mood for a date

It’s been a long day at work, and part of you just wants to collapse in front of the TV and drown your sorrows in chips and reality shows. But you’ve got a date, and in the next hour you have to transform yourself from stressed-out to sexy. Here are some tips.

Guide to Planning a Buck’s Night

The fabled buck’s night is said to be the most anticipated highlight of a single bloke’s life. As best man and Official Organiser of Surreptitious Shenanigans, it’s your job to plan and make the most of the groom’s last night of freedom—at a level that the groom can abide by, of course. No idea where [...]

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5 things to do when your boyfriend shuts you out

It starts off like a regular date with your guy. You get dresses, thinking you’ll have a great time, but he arrives in a funky mood. He zones out, or snaps at everything you say. Or he just looks distracted. What’s going on in your guy’s head? What can you do to avoid this mood [...]

How to Pick a Perfect Gift for Your High School Sweetheart

Finding the perfect gift for your sweetheart is a challenge. You want to give her something that shows her how much you care, without emptying your wallet. If you need a little guidance on how to find a great affordable gift, you can’t go wrong with these ideas: Jewelry Jewelry does not have to be an [...]

How to prepare for a meeting with a recent ex

You’re going through a rough breakup. You’re crying, drained, miserable—obviously not looking or feeling your best. But you have to meet up with your ex, whether it’s to return his things or because of an unavoidable get-together with mutual friends. How can you prep for the meeting so you don’t look heartbroken? Here are some [...]

Single moms: going on your first dates after a divorce

Therese had been divorced for over a year, and was wondering if she was ready to re-enter the dating world. “How do I know if it’s time? How do I tell my kids? How do I prepare myself?” Experts give tips

Are you and your boyfriend ready to live together?

Are you and your boyfriend ready to move in together? Read this before you pack anything. While moving in may seem romantic, or even practical (“we can split the rent!”) you need to discuss some things—for the sake of your sanity and your relationship.

3 signs you should stop dating someone

Sometimes we can get so caught up in the sexual chemistry or the excitement of meeting someone new that we ignore a very basic fact: the two of you are totally incompatible. You can keep dating and having fun, but eventually realize you were totally stupid to miss the signs and waste so much time [...]

Bad habits that instantly turn off girls

You can be funny, sweet and a generally nice guy—but some habits are just plain dealbreakers. So if you’re wondering why girls aren’t into you, or why a really exciting date fizzled out 10 seconds after she stepped into your apartment, this list can help you find the real problem (and solve it!).