Two Day Magazine

Everyone from philosophers to psychologists to evolutionary biologists have weighed in with theories about the origins of jealousy and why it exists. I advise clients to treat jealousy as a given: assume that it will occur, and be prepared with strategies to successfully address it and minimize the distress.

To impress a date once, a friend of mine thought it would be good to tell her he owned a BMW. Before the date, she asked if he’d pick her up. He frantically came up with a lie to cover not being able to pick her up in the luxury car. His lie? His fancy car was in the shop and he was forced to use a roommate’s not-so-luxurious vehicle.

Well-known dating coach and tv host of Manhattan’s only interactive dating help-line, Dating Help 911, Tracey Steinberg, is an expert on how to increase your magnetism and be that person everyone seems to be drawn to.

When I brought up the topic of forgiveness, I received a glare from Anna that looked like flames would be shooting of her eyes out any minute.  “Why should I forgive him? He’s the one who lied, who deceived me, who caused our marriage to be based on a pile of lies!”

Can you accept being just one of his many? Do you want him to be one of your many? How should you handle this situation? Carefully but decisively.  Here's your 'put-a-ring-on-it' list.

Some bisexual people say that discovering the label “bisexual” was pivotal in understanding and accepting their sexual orientation.  Most experience relief when they hear the word “bisexual” for the first time, because they finally have a word that mirrors their experience and feelings.

Shouldn’t I be following my parents' path, and have started a family by now? Of course, college, economic factors, work and my lack of relationships all are reasons as to why I am where I am today.

I had to hide the fact that I was upset. Here I was on a beautiful day in the park, playing basketball with my boyfriend, and all I could focus on was the fact that I kept getting worse and kept falling further behind in points.

My partner (1) plus me (1) equals me, my partner, and the relationship (3). Hence, 1 + 1 = 3. There is more to consider than just the two people, there is also the relationship; and yes, this is an entity in and of itself.