It started with a request. He needed an hour or two of my time to discuss "serious things" and "the future." I was terrified. While I was flattered that he was interested in making a commitment, I was not ready to leave my life, my job, my support system behind. I stalled. But finally, I bit

When it comes to dating, there are rules. Rules, in no particular order, like:Don't come on too strong.Don't pretend to be someone you're not.Don't date your best friend's ex. I've opted to interpret that last one as a loose guideline rather than a hard and fast rule. I guess that makes ...Continue

I love my dogs so much that I will literally do anything for them. I will especially protect them from their embarrassing moments. (Them, myself — same thing.) This proved true the day I was leaving my boyfriend's house and one of my normally perfectly behaved dogs peed on his couch.I don't know

When my mum was diagnosed with breast cancer just shy of my 27th birthday, I knew I wouldn't be able to live with myself if I didn't give her all my time and support.What I didn't expect though was the total AWOL behavior of my then-boyfriend, whom I had been with for four years. Maybe a little

Everyone needs to rant. Everyone has moments where they need to be irrational and vent about crazy things that their significant other has done. This is natural and healthy, but it's essential that you choose to vent to the right person. I am begging you: for the sake of your happiness and the