How To Break Up: It doesn't have to be that hard to do

Breaking up: there must be 50 ways to leave your lover. Here’s one that’s easy~or at least, easier.

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There Must Be Four Ways To Leave Your Lover (Wise Readers sound off about leaving that lover you just can’t quit)

Wise Readers, I asked, you answered. What’s the best cure for an old love? Is it: a new love; focusing on the former lover’s flaws; looking at your own patterns of partner-picking? How do people Change? And…are some Addictions to love unbreakable? Read on!

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Gay Or Straight, What’s The Difference?

I’ve been happily partnered with Michael for the past 17 years. Straights who know us are surprised by how long we’ve been together, or they want to know the secrets to our success. Are there really differences between gay and straight long-term relationships? Dear Steven, Congratulations! You found a good man before I did. Even better, you’ve kept your relationship alive and thriving for many years. What have you and Michael got going on—and what can *everyone* learn from it?

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Q&A from "Why 'Better Than Nothings' Aren't"

Wise Readers, What if you met the right person at the wrong time? Is there just One True Love for everyone? What if *you’re* the BTN—how do you be the bad guy? And (bonus) what’s the single-biggest predictor of whom you’ll marry? Read on!

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Why “Better Than Nothings” Aren’t

Cora’s my best friend, and while I’ve fallen for her, she doesn’t return the feelings. I’ve tried taking breaks to rein in my feelings, but all that broke was my resolve. Is she keeping me from finding someone else? How do I get over her without losing the friendship? Dear Judson, while Cora’s enjoying a great friendship and can probably spend many years being Just Friends, you’re involved in something else altogether: The BTN…

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