The Holiday Date Dilemma Who’s Coming To Dinner? by Jake Leland I had been dating this woman for four weeks when my friend Ed asked if I were taking her to my mother’s house for the traditional family Christmas dinner. Suddenly, my head was in turmoil.  We had been dating pretty heavy since we’d met […]

Single Sketches Etched Episodes Edited by Lisa Laird Philip G: “There is so much said about the plight of women and their encounters with the “bad boys.”  But what about the women who lie, cheat, and pretend to be who they’re not?  I just finished a stint with a near-fatal attraction, who set fire to […]

An 8-Step Guide To Holiday Romance An  Investigative Report by Coco Diong Several months ago, I read a magazine article on “The Fun Guide To Finding The One, and it listed the following places or activities for all those bold enough to venture out in search of the “dream connection.”  Since I had yet to […]

SingleScenes by Sarah Smart Q.  I just found out by accident that my sister has been carrying on a secret affair with my best friend’s boyfriend, and they’re planning to elope to Las Vegas. I made a promise not to tell, but my conscience is bothering me.  My best friend is deeply in love with […]

What Smart Shoppers Do For Christmas by Susan Freedman The time is upon us and shopping for gifts and personal items is part of the tradition and fun of the holiday season.  Those who are smart shoppers will use their credit cards for substantive financing and not convenience.  They will not pay full price for […]

The Dating Chronicles The Turnaround When Terry finally proposed to Jackie,with a 3 carat ring,  he was sincere at the time.  They had been dating for five years and she had borne him three children.  Jackie was ecstatic.  She had been waiting a long time for Terry to make up his mind about her, and […]

The Hidden Side Of  Luxury Living by Dani Stone I know several people who drive luxury cars, live in swank condos or homes, and have little or no money on hand for day-to-day needs.  In fact, many are “living” a luxury lifestyle, but usually go to friends or family when an emergency or an urgent […]

Deception… Who Is He/She Really? by Lori Myerson For those who have been deceived, tricked, or bamboozled by lovers or others who turned out to be the opposite of what you thought … know that you are not alone. Dani:  “When I met my husband, he was in church singing in the choir, and was […]

The Cost: Living Married Vs. Single by Tom Van Riper Marriage has a way of making people grow up and think about the future.  Nights out with friends and crawling stores for clothes are replaced by eating in together and saving for a house.  But while that priority shift eventually creates more stable finances, in […]

From The Male Room Things Every Woman Should Know … Edited by Jake Laverge Steve- 28:  “Many guys behave rottenly in relationships because it’s so widely accepted.   If a guy is seeing three women, there is usually one who he holds above the others, because she commands certain treatment.  She’s the one who refuses to […]