What Online Dating Stats Make Us Wonder
As a child born in the 1990s, I distinctly recall the oft-repeated mantra of the modern parent: Don’t talk to strangers – on the internet. Fear-mongering had turned real life stranger danger to the nebulous, the unknown, the dark: the internet. In 2016, online dating is more common than anyone – especially our poor, paranoid […]
Was Your Ex Really The Worst? Five Ways You Can Bounce Back
The break up was impersonal and over the phone. I was about to go on a camping trip with my friends, and me and my boyfriend we were fighting over something dumb—again. It was a long distance thing that had been fun at first, but lately things were getting weird. Then he did it. He […]
Champagne with PR Maven Heather Cereghino
I went to an opening for a Cryotherapy bar in LA – Cold & Thirsty – and met the wonderful Heather. She’s full of energy, ideas and is a natural connector. We got talking over a glass or two of bubbly and I discovered she was a badass entrepreneur with her own PR business, powered […]
Can Your Relationship Survive Infidelity?
Can I survive my husband’s/wife’s affair? If it happened to you, could you find the strength to forgive? Experienced marriage counselors and therapists argue that a spouse’s infidelity is the most excruciating type of bad behavior in a marriage; it can’t be understood unless you experience it firsthand. After uncovering a spouse’s affair several common […]
For Coffee Lovers: Kitsch Kitchen Décor
If you’re a coffee lover, you know how large a role the taste, the aroma, and the anticipation play in your life. Your friends and family know it, too. Something coffee themed is the first gift they think of when your birthday rolls around. It’s not just in the morning either — you sip coffee […]
5 Friends To NOT Travel With
Traveling reveals our true nature. It puts us under severe stress and pure bliss, all within a couple of hours. We all handle that kind of emotional flux differently, which is why taking a trip with someone for the first time can truly make or break the friendship. Someone you once considered your best friend […]
How Artists Get Through Break Ups
Break ups suck no matter who you are — but creative types have honed their artistic skill set to cope with losing love. As you make your way through the various emotions of ending a romantic relationship, maybe consider borrowing some inspired ideas from artists’ break-up kits. Here are five items to keep close when […]
What Disney Princesses Taught Us About Relationships
Even princesses go through breakups. Disney heroines have dealt with aggressive creeps, societal pressures, and all manner of relationship drama relevant to the modern viewer. Good thing we have their examples to learn from! Take hope in the search for your Prince(ss) Charming with these relationships lessons from Disney. Snow White: A terrible family can’t […]
Name Your Ex After a Cock…Roach
Valentine’s Day came and went. Again. Still single? No worries! You can still enjoy the gift of giving…along with the joy of revenge. The Bronx Zoo has brought back its sixth annual “Name a Roach” campaign, which lets you name a Madagascar hissing cockroach “for your sweetie,” or as we’d rather, after your “ex-not-so-sweetie.” Really though, who […]
Showcase with Project Gravitas Founder Lisa Sun
I met the unstoppable entrepreneur Lisa Sun at a showcase for Project Gravitas in LA. There was a group of the most fierce and badass ladies I’d come across (curated by Lisa) and the energy in the room was really phenomenal. Lisa’s story is incredibly inspiring – not only has she got a brilliant concept […]
How Your Love Life Is Like Shopping
Disappointment, excitement, uncertainty… you never know what you’ll end up with when you go out for a day of shopping. Likewise, one’s love life is never one easy trip to the mall. In more ways than not, your love life is a lot like shopping. Here are seven ways: You Must Decide You’re Ready […]
I Don’t Want a Relationship, Is This Normal?
Being single is normal — now more than ever. That’s because across the U.S. there are more single people than those in a relationship. But it’s not just about the numbers. Being single also has many benefits. Here are five very good reasons that staying out of long-term romantic relationships can be positive, productive and […]
Why You Should Date Yourself
Mark Twain once said, “The worst loneliness is not to be comfortable with yourself.” Of course, breaking up with someone can often be one of the most vulnerable periods of your life. It’s often a completely awkward adjustment phase where it can sometimes feel impossible to be alone. However, getting back to being the best […]
Coffee With Fitness Coach & Love Guru Leah Marsh
What do you do and why do you do it? I own fitness studios because everyone I work with is happy and I love helping people stay healthy! What’s the best gift you ever got? The best gift I’ve received are Neil Lane diamond earrings and necklace, of course. What’s the worst gift you ever […]
Chat With Ballet Blogger Lita Medinger
Fitness, dance, food, positivity. What more could you want in life? These are the four words that Lita Medinger, popular Tumblr blogger and dancer uses to sum up her blog titled “Back On Pointe”, which is as visually pleasing as it is welcoming (her ask box, she says, is always open to questions from anybody […]
