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Break Up By Facebook, Text Or Email? One Third Of Us Already Have!

Break Up By Facebook, Text Or Email? One Third Of Us Already Have!
C’mon Social Networking Junkies, tell the truth: Would you use Facebook to help do your dirty work? Like, say, break up with someone? How about ask someone out? If all of you said you would do no such thing (’cause of your moral code or something), then you have to be fibbing. Or, a new... Read more »

Dear Kim Kardashian: The Upside To This Divorce Thing

Dear Kim Kardashian: The Upside To This Divorce Thing
Dear Kim: The world is aflutter with news of your recent split, which I’m sure you’re well aware of. How, after 72 days (which all the sites seem stuck on), do you file for divorce, they all wonder? Since TMZ broke the news, there isn’t one site that hasn’t mentioned it and isn’t curious as... Read more »

Couponing On A First Date? Attractive Or Not?

Couponing On A First Date? Attractive Or Not?
I’ll admit it: I’m a deal nut. Groupon, LivingSocial, Poggled… You name it, I’m a huge fan of it. (Something that isn’t so bad since men seem to find “frugal women” attractive, according to another old study) And, since my boyfriend Sav and I like to go out, I find great value in using them... Read more »
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Bridget Marquardt Reminds Couples To Spice It Up

Bridget Marquardt Reminds Couples To Spice It Up
It’s a safe bet that confidence is a MUST, whether you’re a newly dating couple, part of a long-term union, or even a single gal (or guy) trying to hit your stride. Of course this is especially when you’re talking about intimacy! And, not only do you need to have sexual confidence, but it’s about... Read more »

Will & Jada Rumors: Just Another Bump In The Hollywood Road?

Will & Jada Rumors: Just Another Bump In The Hollywood Road?
If EVER there were a couple that we love in Hollywood (and seem to embody happiness), it’s Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith. A gorgeous couple with super cute, talented off-spring, you would have to think they’re the Dream Couple — and Dream Family, for that matter. So, when the internet was ablaze with their... Read more »

Vote for The RD as Chicago's Most Valuable Blogger

Show some RD love in this year’s Chicago’s Most Valuable Blogger Awards hosted by CBS Chicago! It’s under “Everything Else”…... Read more »
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The (Friendship) Break-Up

The (Friendship) Break-Up
Oftentimes, you hear the expression that relationships come and go but your friends… Your friends are always there for you, no matter what. Nice idea, really. After all, think of tons of the friend relationships that we know to be there for each other in spite it all: Lucy & Ethel, Calvin & Hobbs, Charlie... Read more »

Why Polar Opposites Can Attract In Dating

Why Polar Opposites Can Attract In Dating
The last few months have been a whirlwind with writing, my offline work and even the couple thing, which I casually mentioned after an annoying incident with an even more annoying waitress… But I digress. Anyway, in the last few months, I’ve been learning the ins and outs of the whole “couple” thing and specifically... Read more »

Breaking Up The Right Way, You Say?

Break ups are a total downside to relationships, obviously. So, how would end it with someone you’re not romantically linked to but has a role in your life? This may be where you have to consider a little etiquette, which is exactly what The RD chatted about on ABC Chicago’sWindy City Live recently! Check it out... Read more »
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New Study Says Cuddle Time More Important For Men

New Study Says Cuddle Time More Important For Men
Ladies, NEWSFLASH. This little piece of news is pretty nice: men need frequent kissing or cuddling time to be happy in relationships, according to a new study cited in in the Daily Mail. Now I should probably say right here that the study focused on middle-aged couples (people that have been together for about 25... Read more »