Tag Archives: love advice

Holiday Breakup Survival Guide

YourTango.comDecember 16, 2011 //

Whether your summer breakup still stings, your fall heartbreak feels fresh, or your holiday heartache has yet to happen, one thing’s for sure. The holiday season is here and dealing with a broken heart can be especially tough during these “feel good” months. After all, there are holiday gatherings to attend, mistletoe to stand under (GASP – alone!), and happy couples cozying up to one another wherever you turn.

Even with your broken heart, you can still enjoy the holidays this year. Here are some tried and true tips for surviving and thriving the holiday season following a breakup. Read more…

Dear Wendy: “My Thoughts Are Consumed With My Ex”

Wendy AtterberryDecember 15, 2011 //
Is Forgiveness Possible?
cheating photo
"Will I always be hurt that he cheated?" Read More »
Squirter?
"He sprayed me in the face!" Read More »
No More BFF
"I lost my best friend to another woman." Read More »

Guest columnists and contributors are generously sharing their talents and insights while I’m taking some time to care for my new baby. Today’s letter is answered by freelance writer, Rachel East, AKA ReginaRey.

About six months ago, the man I thought I was going to marry left me unceremoniously for another woman. During the aftermath – the moving out and settling of affairs — he acted cruelly and horribly, cementing the split and making damn sure I didn’t come back. I spent much of the next few months depressed, having constant nightmares about him, unable to get out of bed and constantly self-medicating, because the reality of my situation was too much to face. I work freelance, and have been accepting just enough work to scrape by, wishing the end of every gig to come so I could get back into bed. Keep reading »

Dear Wendy: “I’m A 30-Year-old Receptionist And Ashamed Of My Job”

Wendy AtterberryDecember 12, 2011 //

I’ve been dating this guy I really like for a couple months and things are going well. He’s 35, I’m 29. He’s pretty successful, and most of his friends are too. Like, really successful. Me? I’m a receptionist at a law firm and I’m going to school online for social services. I’ll be done in 2013. My problem is I’m super self-conscious around his friends because my job sounds pretty pathetic. (I know I can find a new job that I’m happier with, but that’s another conversation. I have a loose plan.) I’m meeting his family in a few weeks and I’m soo nervous. Keep reading »

Solid Relationship Advice: Know That The Grass Ain’t Greener

Amelia McDonell-ParryDecember 11, 2011 //

“Don’t look at other couples and think they have it all together while you and your mate don’t. That’ll just make you feel bad about your relationship and drag you down. Those smiling people who look like they have it all do have it all — including problems. You just have no idea what they are. And don’t look at individuals you’re not with and think you could have a better relationship with them. It’s easy to fantasize that the sexy acquaintance with whom you have a buzzy rapport with would make a hot, fun, trouble-free girlfriend, but she’s just someone whose problems you don’t know yet. Love the one you’re with, and work through the problems you know.”

I am not married (obvs), but I found TIME‘s “How To Get And Stay Married,” written by journalist/novelist Toure, to be wonderfully sane and wise advice for all couples, regardless of their matrimonial status. Check out the other four tips in the piece at the link. [TIME]

Dear Wendy: “Should I Give Up My Prestigious School For My Boyfriend?”

Wendy AtterberryDecember 7, 2011 //
LDR Tips
Seven questions to ask before you start a long distance relationship. Read More »
Pin-Up Dreams
Dear Wendy: "I'm Jealous Of Calendar Girls" Read More »
Dear Wendy
"My fianc Read More »

Guest columnists and contributors are generously sharing their talents and insights while Wendy is taking some time to care for my new baby. Today’s letter is answered by prolific Dear Wendy commenter and social media consultant, Sarah Huffman.

My year-long relationship recently went long distance. I had gotten into several master’s programs — a few decent ones near him and an amazing one far away — and because of future career potential and pressure from everyone (including him) I chose the more prestigious, far-away program. The problem is that I am completely miserable. I am so in love with my boyfriend and I miss him so much, I don’t know what to do with myself. My school is a lot of work, which adds to the stress level. My fellow classmates go out and have fun – I’d rather get more work done so that I can have a few days to visit the boyfriend. Keep reading »

Dear Wendy: “My Boyfriend Wasn’t There When I Had An Abortion”

Wendy AtterberryNovember 29, 2011 //
Dear Wendy
"Should I take on a sugar daddy?" Read More »
Are You A Bridezilla?
Here are 15 signs the answer is "yes." Read More »
Moving On
10 ways to get over a breakup. Read More »

I am 20-years-old and got pregnant in August by my boyfriend of nine years. We started dating in middle school, and I have supported him through everything. The pregnancy was unplanned and my family life at home is very unhealthy, but my boyfriend wanted to keep the baby. I disagreed. I know in my heart that I couldn’t have given this baby the life right now that he or she deserved. I wasn’t ready and feel very stupid for getting myself in this position. In the end, my boyfriend was going to leave me if I had the abortion. He’s been my best friend since I was 11 and I didn’t want to lose him, so I lied and said the pregnancy test was a false positive and had the abortion. Keep reading »

Guy Talk: How To Break Up With A Girl (From A Guy Who’s Done It Wrong A Few Times)

Mark RadcliffeNovember 21, 2011 //
The Lolita Excuse
Just another lazy excuse of male weakness. Read More »
The Real Enemy
Bash the patriarchy, not men. Read More »
Bragging Rights
Why can't I talk to my friends about sex with my wife? Read More »

One of the most difficult ordeals a guy can face is the delicate matter of ending a relationship that his girlfriend still wants to continue, especially if he still cares for her. There are some good ways to go about it, but infinitely more bad ones, and I’ve certainly plumbed the latter category more times than I’d like to admit over the years. So, in the interests of sparing men (and women) the mistakes I’ve made, here’s what I’ve learned from my past. Keep reading »

7 Long-Distance Relationship Tips Inspired By The Movie “Like Crazy”

The FriskyNovember 11, 2011 //
"Like Crazy"
Watch the trailer here! Watch »
Managing An LDR
How to deal with a long-distance relationship. Read More »
Got A BF Out Of Town?
Here is some advice to follow when visiting your man. Read More »

Are you starting to wonder if whoever coined the phrase “absence makes the heart grow fonder” was ever involved in a long-distance relationship? The truth is, when many miles separate you and your honey, keeping your connection strong is tough regardless of your fondness for each other. In the wonderful new film “Like Crazy,” Jacob, an American, and Anna, a British exchange, fall in love at school in LA. The couple is forced to try to maintain their relationship from a great distance when she is banned from the U.S. after overstaying her visa.  Keep reading »

6 Things You Do On Facebook That Turn Him Off

YourTango.comNovember 8, 2011 //

If a guy doesn’t check you out on Facebook before your first date, he definitely will afterwards. While your profile and posting habits aren’t a be-all end-all, they can push a man who’s teetering toward calling it quits. After polling several men, we found six common Facebook faux pas that will cause a dude to re-evaluate the relationship and redirect his affection elsewhere.

1. You bash your ex. Relegate all man-hating to girls-only nights. Comments about ex-boyfriends and bad dates make you look petty, immature and hung up the past. Plus, guys simply hate whiners. Keep reading »

Girl Talk: I Won’t Cook For Just Any Man Ever Again

Amelia McDonell-ParryNovember 8, 2011 //
Learning To Cook
How a breakup and a set of copper pots taught Jess to cook. Read More »
He Was Autistic
How dating a man with autism taught the writer to be herself. Read More »
Bitchin' In The Kitchen
All the Frisky's recipes and tips for Bitchin' in the Kitchen. Read More »

For as long as I can remember, I’ve loved to cook. And while I love cooking for myself, I especially love cooking for others. It’s one of the ways I feel most comfortable showing affection. Cooking brings out a nurturing side that, quite frankly, is just waiting to kick into high gear once I have a kid. Cooking makes me feel womanly and, by extension, cooking for a man makes me feel sexy. But cooking for men I’ve dated over the last few years, since I became single following the breakup of my engagement, hasn’t been as positive an experience as I would have hoped. In fact, it’s something that I now vow I won’t do until I feel a certain security with the man sitting across from me at the dinner table. Keep reading »

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