Archive for the 'Relationships & Family' Category

Ukraine Divided By Elton

Monday, June 18th, 2007

An Elton John performance has raised $2.6 million to help fight AIDS in the Ukraine, but not everyone applauded the singer’s efforts.
A crowd of 200,000, including president Viktor Yushchenko, gathered in Kiev’s Independence Square to watch the free charity concert. It looked to help the 77,000 Ukranians estimated to be battling AIDS.
Yet religious groups have […]

Locationship (or the ‘Vegas Syndrome’)

Monday, June 18th, 2007

A new term is circulating throughout the modern dating community: locationship. While a lot of single people (mainly American voters) use the term in reference to dating somebody for the duration of the election season, it now applies to any short-term relationship that occurs whilst traveling. The entertainment industry has practiced this for years, with […]

The Dating Timeline

Tuesday, June 12th, 2007

I recently wrote about the expectations one may have when starting a new relationship. In another Mars and Venus twist, when it comes to dating schedules, men and women can have different ideas of what makes a good timeline. This timeline is slowly changing, but we’re finally starting to agree on a few key points. […]

Dating A Bisexual Person

Wednesday, June 6th, 2007

For many bisexual people, being who and what they are is about loving a person, not a gender. The worst thing you could ever do to a bi partner is to accuse them of “not really being bi”, but just enjoying, as Carrie Bradshaw wrote, “a layover on the way to Gay Town”. A bisexual […]

Dating Expectations – When To Cool Your Heels

Wednesday, June 6th, 2007

The beginning of a new romance is thrilling and a lot of fun, but quite often an order of expectation comes into play. It’s natural to wonder about the status of your relationship and how quickly (or slowly) it’s all coming along. New events can trigger thoughts about said status – the first kiss, the […]

Breaking Up Via SMS

Tuesday, June 5th, 2007

We live in an age where a simple SMS can help us arrange dinner with friends, catch up with family, enter competitions and even order a pizza. A recent AT&T survey found that 59% of active daters use text messaging to chat with their dates. It’s little wonder, then, that SMS has become a popular […]

A Beginner’s Guide to One-Night Stands

Tuesday, June 5th, 2007

Handling an ONS (One Night Stand) correctly can be tricky, particularly when gender and politics are involved. But if you’re looking for a brief encounter, know what you’re getting yourself into and have a clear idea of what you’re aiming to get out of it, then you may want to establish a few general rules […]

Hooking Up - Then and Now

Sunday, June 3rd, 2007

The term “hooking up” has been used in the dating world for decades. Once upon a time, it was used in reference to ‘making out’ – finding a secluded spot to kiss and enjoy some over-the-clothes action. But somewhere along the line, the definition has become blurred to the point where it could mean many […]

Should You Date a Much Older Guy or Gal?

Monday, May 21st, 2007

Older men and women have more life experience and are less likely to play relationship games. While getting serious with an older man or woman has several perks, everybody should consider a major drawback. Whenever a man gets involved with a younger woman, and vice versa, there is always that tendency to “parent.” Because the […]

Fun Date Ideas

Wednesday, May 16th, 2007

Now that warm weather has arrived, there are plenty of outdoor activities that make perfect, inexpensive dates.
Here is a list of three fun date ideas.
1. Go to the beach – Surf, swim, or relax. The beach is a perfect place to go on a date, and the only expense is parking.
2. Have a picnic – […]