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August 10, 2011
JL

When a relationship ends, we overanalyze the circumstances and behaviors that led to the breakup, especially if the ending was difficult. Inevitably, I feel like a fool for one reason or another regardless of whether or not I initiated the breakup. Sometimes, I feel foolish for entering into the relationship in the first place. At other times,...

August 09, 2011
JL

There’s a right way to handle letting someone know you’re not interested and a wrong way.

The Right Way: Tell the person

The Wrong Way: Ignore the person

Going “The Wrong Way” route is particularly disgusting when the two of you have been dating a while, are in a relationship, or if you’re...

June 12, 2011
JL

Although it's a few years old, I was recently introduced to Brand New by Drake – a song about feeling as if every move you make in a relationship from every sweet, caring gesture to the first kiss to sex has been made before you by a former love. So that you feel...

June 01, 2011
DN

Hot Hot Hot. That’s what we have to say about spring in Atlanta this year. Hot or not, Spring is the time Atlantan’s kick back on patios, sip cold drinks and try not to move too much. To guide you to a fun nearby patio for your next date, read Erin Ustaoglu’s article, ...

May 22, 2011
JL

But, How About Some Courtesy?

He picked you up. He picked up the tab. You felt no sparks. He asked for a second date via phone or text. You didn’t respond. He tried one or more additional times to contact you – he was that interested. His continued attempts fell on deaf ears/blind eyes.

Unfortunately, dud...

May 17, 2011
JL

Several years ago, I met D. at a local bar for our blind (read: internet) date. Apprehensive about meeting D. in person, I cajoled a friend to conveniently show up shortly after our arrival. She did not play it cool. I did not play it cool. D. definitely didn’t buy the coincidence story. Though he didn’t fly off the handle, and we did go out...

May 11, 2011
JL

In relationships, you find out much about your significant other’s character by how he or she handles crises and conflicts. Often, you find out everything you need to know about the person’s personality. Does he man up – tackle problems head on – or fall to his knees wondering why the world is out to get him? Does she run home to daddy or...