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Food for Thought:

If You’re Looking for Love, You Better Have a Good Credit Score [Jezebel]
Dubiously Sourced Survey Says Women Find 1950s-Era Men The Most Desirable [The Frisky]
You’re Someones Manic Pixie Dream Girl, And You Have No Idea [xoJane]

Advice:

Old Fashioned Dating Rules for the New Year [Essence]
Why You Should Start On Your New Year’s Resolutions This Week [GuySpeak]
Attraction Explained: 3 Couples On What Pulled Them Together [AskMen]

Celebs:

15 Celebrity Gifs That Will Help Get You Through A Break-Up [Buzzfeed]

Candy:

‘Bad Sex’ Gives Terrible Hook-Ups The Anthem They Deserve [HuffPo]
8 Sexy Books For Your Bedroom [Prevention.com]
Quiz: What Kind of Elf Should You Date? [Comediva]

Modern Love:

Relationship In A Rut? There’s An App For That [YourTango]
Not All Gamers Are Low Scorers On Friendships, Relationships [Science Daily]

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