In Love

  • Rape: A ‘Natural Male Instinct’?
    LGBTQ

    Rape: A ‘Natural Male Instinct’?

    Rape is rape no matter how one spins it. What we should be putting focus on is getting people to discuss it, to not feel ashamed, and to understand and empathize with survivors of rape.

  • Breaking Rules: Discussing Taboo Topics on a First Date
    Bobby's World

    Breaking Rules: Discussing Taboo Topics on a First Date

    Most dating experts and websites suggest leaving politics and religion off the menu for first date discussions. My friend chose the opposite. For him, knowing these things is part of what makes him more attracted (or less attracted) to somebody.

  • Never Coming Out
    LGBTQ

    Never Coming Out

    Tony, 25, lives at home with his homophobic, Bible-beating mother, who he’s not out of the closet to. Whether Tony was at work, at church, at the dentist, kneading bread with his Aunt Minnie, or finding a cure for cancer, she would accuse him of sleeping with random men.  It was a miracle that he was even out tonight.

  • Happily Ever After…Divorce
    Happiness Expert: Dr. Elizabeth Lombardo, Ph. D.

    Happily Ever After…Divorce

    Regardless of how your marriage ended, whose “fault” it was or what “should” have been different, your happiness is up to you. YES, it would have been nice if he hadn’t done that or she hadn’t said that. But, what happened has happened. So, now what are you going to do?

  • Can You Survive a Vacation with “The Parents”?
    twodaymag's Lifestyle Contributor: Kristen Houghton

    Can You Survive a Vacation with “The Parents”?

    A vacation with someone's parents can be a horrible experience or may be pleasantly surprising. It all depends on the planning and, of course, the people. Plan well, be honest and upfront, and be polite at all times.

  • 16-Year-Old Girl Marries 51-Year-Old “Lost” Star
    Celebrity Relationships

    16-Year-Old Girl Marries 51-Year-Old “Lost” Star

    Meet Courtney Alexis Stodden. This pretty, blond 16-year-old aspiring pop artist just married 51-year-old Green Mile and X-Files actor Doug Hutchinson in Las Vegas on May 20. Please, hold your disgust until the end. It gets better.

  • Don’t Date a Hottie
    In Love

    Don’t Date a Hottie

    What if some girl was trying to seduce him and since he is so darn good looking, he left all morals aside and cheated because he couldn’t help himself? His hotness could have overtaken his judgment.

  • Understanding Domestic Violence
    twodaymag's Lifestyle Contributor: Kristen Houghton

    Understanding Domestic Violence

    Many people who have never been in an abusive relationship have no idea how difficult it is to get out. They assume, wrongly, that all you have to do is file a complaint, get a restraining order, and leave. This is simplistic thinking.

  • Improve Your Self-Esteem (And Your Sex Life)
    In Love

    Improve Your Self-Esteem (And Your Sex Life)

    Here are some ways to boost your sex-esteem so that you can start feeling great (both in and out of the bedroom.) Together, we can create a happier world where we realize that YES, WE ARE ENOUGH.

  • Toxic Communication
    Happiness Expert: Dr. Elizabeth Lombardo, Ph. D.

    Toxic Communication

    The four communication styles that most predict the dissolution of a relationship, especially in combination, are: criticism, defensiveness, contempt and stonewalling.