Putting a Whole New Spin on the ‘Power Couple’
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Is the New TLC Show About What We Think It’s About…?!
Here is something TLC does not do well: challenge traditional roles within traditional families and/or couples, as evidenced by their horrific new show, “Honey, Do.”
Dwight + Angela, and 10 More of the Weirdest Couples on TV
Though uptight office tattletale Angela and absurdist beet farmer Dwight finally made it work in the long run, they’re not the only mismatched TV couple who made us laugh, smile, and wonder what in the heck those two saw in each other.
How to Improve ‘The Great Gatsby’? Turn It Into a Rom-Com!
Reviews haven’t been stellar for the newly-minted Baz Luhrmann version of the Fitzgerald classic. But maybe the problem is that this version of Gatsby simply isn’t delivering what the modern American audience wants—a romantic comedy.
The Surprising Thing All Guys Seem to Worry About Before First Dates
When we asked a bunch of guys to tell us what, if anything, they get nervous about on a first date, we were expecting the usual answers. But one common theme quickly emerged from nearly every one of the dudes we talked to.
Chefs on Dating: What Does a Chocolatier Cook to Impress a Date?
This is the first in a series of interviews with prominent NYC chefs and food experts. This week, Jesse Curti spoke with Queens-bred Aditi Malhotra, CEO/Owner/Chocolatier of Tache Artisan Chocolate.
L.A. Actually: Oh, Is That Your Ex-Girlfriend on ‘Law & Order’?
The problem with ex-stalking is that you run the risk of finding out that your boyfriend’s last girlfriend is a dead ringer for Jennifer Lawrence. But when you live in Los Angeles, there’s a very real chance that his last girlfriend actually WAS Jennifer Lawrence.
Why You’re Lying When You Say ‘I Need a Break From Dating’
If you’re thinking of taking a break from dating “to focus on yourself,” you’re doing yourself a big disservice. You’re also lying.
Facebook Is Wonderful and Terrible for Your Relationship
Facebook has been around for allllmost ten years. This means researchers have had plenty of time to study nearly a decade of FB data, and come to all sorts of conclusions (or at least, develop all sorts of theories) about its bad/good effects on your love life.
Science Reveals Why Men With Guitars Are So Darn Hot
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How Soon Is Too Soon to Say ‘I Love You?’
Ah, those three little words—they carry so much meaning. Will spitting them out freak her out? We’ve got the advice you need.
Come On, Eileen! (Someone’s Looking For You On The Upper West Side…!)
I say, too-ra-loo-ra, too-ra-loo-rye-aye….
Leo DiCaprio’s 10 Most Tragic On-Screen Relationships
Ah Leo. When it comes to love on the big screen, he simply can’t catch a break. (Such is life for a bona fide tragic hero.)
What Would Your Mother Say About Facebook Stalking?
Chiara Atik is HowAboutWe’s writer in residence. Her book, Modern Dating: A Field Guide, is now available. For the next few weeks, she’ll be discussing topics from the book with bloggers, journalists, comedians, and other people with lots of opinions on dating. This week is her mom, Susan.
Here Is What You Wear to a Summer Wedding
Summer weddings can be tricky to dress for: You want to keep cool, look chic, and match the occasion, all at the same time. What to do? We can help!
The Most Popular Day for Moms to Cheat on Their Husbands Is…
It would be interesting to know more information about these frustrated moms — specifically, whether they work full-time, and whether they share household and child-rearing responsibilities with their spouses.
‘Modern Dating’ in 6 Seconds: We’re Releasing Our Entire Book on Vine
We love playing with Twitter’s new(ish) six-second video-sharing app, Vine. And since our first book, Modern Dating: A Field Guide, came out last week, we naturally decided — why not Vine the whole book?
The Best Old-School Italian Dates in NYC
Several old school pasta joints that would be right at home in a vintage Scorsese flick survived. Here are some of the best.
The Foolproof Guide to Ending a Dry Spell
Haven’t had sex in multiple forevers? Ryan O’Connell comes to your rescue. Also: the politics of first dates, and when to say “I love you.”
San Francisco Date Ideas: The 9 Best Wine Bar Dates
Whether you’re on Team Red or Team White, pair a bottle of vino with a cheese plate and good conversation at any of these intimate, wine bar date spots.
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