For many couples that’ve been going steady for a while, the first big relationship hurdle occurs when they go on vacation together. Chuck Thompson, author of the fantastically hilarious book Smile When You’re Lying, says that there are five very important breakthroughs that occur when taking a vacay together. “Traveling together is really practice for living together or even being married,” he says. “It’s the first time you’re going to be in each others constant company for, let’s say, a week straight. That is much different than seeing someone three times a week or even seeing them everyday for a few hours. It’s a real test of compatibility.” The five travel-induced hurdles that will make or break your relationship, after the jump. Keep reading »
So they really threw the Big Brother house guests a curveball last night! A few days ago, Julie Chen, the show’s “host”, told the crew of couples that at some point an incredibly shrill alarm would sound, signaling that the house guests should gather in the living room for a very important announcement. After all, the Big Brother motto is “expect the unexpected” (and “don’t worry, I’m sure mom and dad aren’t watching the live feeds”). So last night, just after it was revealed that Alison and Ryan were the latest couple voted out of the house, that shrill bell did ring — whereupon Julie announced that they were now playing as individuals, giving the 9th season’s theme, “‘Till Death Do You Part” a whole new meaning. Because breaking up is like dying! Get it? Anyway, this is a welcome game play change for the viewers and the house guests, because, let’s face it, all of the couples so scientifically put together by the Big Brother matchmakers don’t really like each other (except my picks to go to the end, James and Chelsia) and the idea of sharing the big jackpot at the end must have been kind of a downer. [CBS: Big Brother] Keep reading »
So, I read this quote from Eva Longoria recently, who said she never farts in front of her husband, Tony Parker. “I save it for myself. You have to keep the mystery.” Oy. To be perfectly honest, I totally fart in front of my fiance, and have farted in front of him for a very long time. In fact, I recently asked him if he remembered the first time I did fart in front of him — I think it’s an important moment in a relationship, in that it shows the depth of your comfort level with the person. Like that episode of Sex and the City when Carrie finally “does a number two” at Big’s apartment. Very momentous occasion! Anyway, he did seem to remember the generalities of the occasion and, not to brag, but he also said he wasn’t revolted by me — which probably explains why I haven’t been embarrassed enough to stop. So anyway, Eva’s comment got me thinking about what guys really think about their girlfriends/wives flatulence. Obviously, accidents happen over the course of a relationship, but do many couples actually let loose on a regular basis? Thoughts from The Hipster Guy, The Music Nerd, and The Married Guy, after the jump. Keep reading »
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