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July 29, 2016
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I am the Bad Girlfriend: Dating and Therapy

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You know those people who always seems to have horrible living situations? They have endless stories about their bad luck: disrespectful roommates, annoying roommates, judgmental roommates, roommates who leave jello all over the bathtub somehow. These people tell their stories of bad luck, stressing how they wish Continue reading →

July 20, 2016
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Dressing For The Woman I Want To Feel Like

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I went on a date recently. It’s my first date in an open relationship! This was extremely exciting. I’m still excited about it. Honestly, my first inclination was to have my boyfriend *Jihoon come over and help me pick out an outfit. If I could Continue reading →

June 15, 2016
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Walking A Thin, Slutty Line

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Okay first of all, I am using the word “slutty” here in a totally sex-positive way. I mean it in a SlutWalk, I can wear what I want, I can have sex if I want just like a man can kind of way. My boyfriend Continue reading →

January 23, 2016
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Love with a Mismatched Sex Drive

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I love my boyfriend. Just so you know, he’s going to read this, so don’t think that I’m going behind his back or anything (hi baby!) Jihoon and I have so much fun together. For our six month anniversary recently, he bought a cork memory board Continue reading →

January 13, 2016
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What Does That Gift Mean?

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The gifts are unwrapped. The Hanukkah Bush has been taken down, and the cookies are nearly all eaten. You stare at the wreckage, wondering what it all means. Wonder no more! Let’s delve into how what your special friend spends might portend. Here’s your lucky Continue reading →

December 11, 2015
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Date Recap: José the Comedian

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It’s not secret that I’m looking for a man who can make me laugh. “Oh, how original!” the masses cry. “Good thing that isn’t the definition for what all of what woman want!” Okay, jerk. I guess I’m looking for a very funny guy, and I’m Continue reading →

November 25, 2015
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What’s Your Dating Spirit Animal? Our 9 Favorite

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Ever been out with someone new and of nowhere it hits you: “Damn,” you think. “Marcus kind of reminds me of a hedgehog.” Or “Isn’t Maria a little bit of a prairie dog?” Before too long, all you see is a small needled creature foraging Continue reading →

November 24, 2015
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Improv Your Relationship

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What is improv? Wait, Whose Line? That TV show from the 90s? Yes, but the improv you’ll find in big cities is different. It’s called long form, and it’s more akin to jazz than party games. Simply put, small groups make up short plays, typically around Continue reading →

November 14, 2015
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What is Wingman in French?

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Every big city has hostels, and those hostels are teaming with two things:  hot international men and occasional bed bug infestations.  I’ll be focusing on the men here.  I have traveled all over the world and I find hostels to be like a second home. Continue reading →

August 22, 2015
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5 Online Daters Sound Off – Part 2

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Welcome to Part 2 of our candid interviews with current online daters! Last week we asked five daters about their dealbreakers, messaging filters and what they’re looking for from online dating. In this week’s edition, things get a little weird as we check in with our daters about Continue reading →

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