Archive for September, 2009

Sep 16

The Importance of Sex – Part 3

In Parts 1 and 2 of The Importance of Sex we looked at identifying yourself as a sexual being and talking about sex with your partner. In Part 3, we’ll look at the role sex plays in your own self-image.

Sep 15

The Importance of Sex – Part 2

In Part 1 of The Importance of Sex we looked at checking in with yourself as a sexual being. In Part 2, we’ll look at talking with your partner.

Sep 12

Dear ODS: My Sister’s Husband

Dear ODS,

Hello, I am one half of the head of a happy family here in the south of America. We often go out as a family, myself, my husband and our children with my sister and her husband.

Sep 11

The Importance of Sex – Part 1

It’s neither everything nor nothing, but it is a big thing.

The sexual side of a relationship is a major part of the union between not only you and your lover, but you and yourself as well.

Sep 10

The Great and Powerful Facebook Part 6

In the previous installments of The Great and Powerful Facebook we looked at everything from appropriate Facebook messaging to appropriate amounts of time to be spending on the social center of the universe. In Part 6, we’ll continue our look at moving from a digital relationship, to a real world one.

Sep 9

Good Break-Up, Bad Break-Up – Part 3

It is not their business. I know it hurts, I know they are asking questions and I know you want to make sure you are acting sanely – it is not their business. One of the most common phenomena in break-ups (particularly break-ups of more long-term relationships) is the lining up of friends behind one party or the other.

Sep 8

Good Break-Up, Bad Break-Up – Part 2

In Part 1 of Good Break-Up, Bad Break-Up we looked at the very first rule in breaking it off with someone: always do it in person. In Part 2, we’ll look at the role of clichés in ending a relationship.

Sep 7

Good Break-Up, Bad Break-Up – Part 1

Endings count.

In the movies and plays, a good ending can make up for a lackluster middle while a bad one can ruin a great 2 hours.

Sep 6

The Great and Powerful Facebook Part 5

In Parts 1 through 4 of the Great and Powerful Facebook, we looked at everything from how to write messages correctly to the unimportance of relationship status to links. In Part 5, we’ll look at how to do the unthinkable – how to turn a Facebook friend into a real-life lover.

Sep 5

Dear ODS: Should I Tell Him I Cheated?

Dear ODS,

I’m getting married soon…like really soon. And I’m feeling awful and wonderful because I love the man I’m going to marry but in a moment of weakness almost 2 years ago (we’ve been together for 4 years!!!) I cheated on him.