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The Man-Menu: Tomato Tossed Pasta

The Man-Menu: Tomato Tossed Pasta

A simple meal at home can be tastier and more romantic than an expensive restaurant. With Valentines Day coming up (ahem) we Recession proof your plans with this easy homemade meal that won't hamper ... [more]

Avoiding Commitment: The Subconscious (or Very Conscious) Motivations of a 25-Year-Old Male

Avoiding Commitment: The Subconscious (or Very Conscious) Motivations of a 25-Year-Old Male

The average age that guys are settling down is way up compared to even our parents generation. Resident dating expert Ethan Fixell details the 5 ways men sabotage their own relationships until they're... [more]

How to Tell If You’re Dating an Ice Princess

How to Tell If You’re Dating an Ice Princess

All women have the right to a blow-up, mood swing, or bad day every now and then, but if her coldness seems to last longer than a Siberian winter, it may be more of a character trait then was apparent... [more]

How to Fire Your Girlfriend — Or Why You Should Keep Your Breakup Professional

How to Fire Your Girlfriend — Or Why You Should Keep Your Breakup Professional

Breaking up is only hard to do if you do it wrong. (Read: how every guy does it.) But if she's sleeping on the job you've got to pull the plug on her like the guy who's not making his numbers. Rather... [more]

18 Things You Can Learn From The Beautiful Kathy Gardiner

18 Things You Can Learn From The Beautiful Kathy Gardiner

From picking engagement rings, first date conversations, or which movie to watch with a date on a night in (hint: it's Korean), We sit down with the bright and beautiful Kathy Gardiner.

Dawn Olivieri: A Hero Out For Blood

Dawn Olivieri: A Hero Out For Blood

From enigmatic Lydia on Heroes to bad ass biker werewolf on True Blood, Dawn Olivieri is a beautiful woman with a dangerous side. We risk life and limb to talk to this rising star before she storms ... [more]

Dude’s Dossier: An Essential Glossary on Buying Jewelry for the Ladies

Dude’s Dossier: An Essential Glossary on Buying Jewelry for the Ladies

With Valentine's Day coming up many men will find themselves panicking at the jewelry counter. You don't need to be one of them. If you don't know the difference between precious and semiprecious, ... [more]

Sex: A Seductive Addiction?

Sex: A Seductive Addiction?

Sex. Just the mention of the word makes your mind wander. It is the lure that hooks men and women on a daily basis. But can sex be an addiction? Well, it depends on who asks.

How Do I Know If She’s The One? A Look at Romantic Love, Perfect Love & Relative Love

How Do I Know If She’s The One? A Look at Romantic Love, Perfect Love & Relative Love

If there is one question every man fears wrestling with it's "Is she the one?". A question that could change the rest of our lives, for better or for worse. And while that may seem to be a 'yes' or... [more]