Blog Posts by Smitten, Glamour Magazine

Ariane Marder, Glamour magazine

Remember my post on dating mistakes to avoid? Well, there are sex blunders, too. And I'm not just talking about screaming the wrong name in bed. Though, in case you're wondering, that's a major don't.

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Sex Mistake 1. Faking it
This is way more about you than it is about him. Sure, if you're so tired you can barely keep your eyes open, it won't hurt to put on a one-time show. But don't make it a habit. If you do, you're just cheating yourself. I say make him work for it. You know what they say, "Guys love a challenge."

Sex Mistake 2. Not ever initiating
Men have needs (duh), and they want to know that you desire them as badly as they desire you. No need to make it a serious discussion. In fact, subtle hints work wonders.

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Sex Mistake 3. Being lazy
Although Anna gave some good tips for the lackadasical lover, the girl who just lies there may seem

Anna Breslaw, Glamour magazine

Does being into a certain part (and size) of your anatomy say something about the guy you're dating? I think it might, but proving it requires your help.

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Let's be real: There are women who favor men's chests, women who like men's butts the most, and those who like... I mean, you know. And these women, generally speaking, are very different kinds of people. Obviously you can enjoy all three, but usually one body part juuuust barely wins out over the other. I'm into broad shoulders, myself. And so, while there's no concrete evidence on the subject, a guy's choice anatomical favorite on a lady has gotta say something about his personality.

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Say, for instance, you're dating a guy who's really into legs. I would assume that it meant he was somewhat old-fashioned, since long gams are one of the classical, glamour-girls-in-'40s-movies indicators of female

India-Jewel Jackson, Glamour magazine

Le sigh-TomKat has gone splat. I certainly didn't see this one coming, but we've all been there. (Maybe not divorce per se, but a terrible breakup-yes.) Now that Holmes is set to join the illustrious 'Hollywood Exes' club, I think the best thing for her to do is to get back up, dust herself off, and keep it moving-all while looking utterly fabulous, of course! Here, a few of my favorite products that help you look fiercely fabulous in a post-breakup flash!

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Anna Moeslein, Glamour magazine

Dating more than one guy at a time is definitely a confidence booster, but it's also hard work (oh, life is so tough, right?). Don't struggle with the juggle-we've rounded up a few ladies who have been there and done that to tell you exactly how to handle the tricky situations that come with playing the field.

DON'T date just for an ego boost. Admit it: You know in your gut when you're stringing a guy along. "It's nice to feel wanted by more than one person, but you can't let it continue if you're not interested," says Tova, 22.

DO be honest-but not too honest. Learn from 24-year-old Dani's dating mistake: "In my most recent relationship with a guy, we were very up front and honest about dating others, so much so that we talked with each other about our other dates," she says. "That's where things started to get messy. I realized that although I was OK with the thought of him dating other women, I wasn't actually OK with hearing about it. That brought

Gena Kaufman, Glamour magazine

Exciting news you guys: I'm flying to Rome tonight and leaving on a cruise around Italy and Greece in a few days (don't worry, I prescheduled a few posts so you won't miss me too much). In light of that, let's talk about vacation romance.

I think it's safe to say I won't be having any romantic affairs, since I'm traveling with 20+ members of my family, including my parents, aunts and uncles, and what's more, sharing a room with my brother and cousin. Yeah, not exactly that kind of vacation.

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But given my penchant for foreign men, I have had a fling while traveling (or with a traveler) in the past. Since most of you agreed you'd hook up on a vacation (if single, of course), I thought we should talk about how to pull it off. Here are a few things to keep in mind:

Forget about your type. So what if back home, you only date well-dressed men with big ambitions? That laid back surfer guy

Jeff Wilser, Glamour magazine

Now that you know What Men Are Really Trying to Tell You, we're moving onto those indiscernible texts. Sometimes, decoding text messages from a new guy can be tricky. Enter our little "he texts/he means" guide--because who knew a text about his sister's ring tone is such a positive sign?

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He texts: "Can't come by tonight. Big meeting in A.M."
He means: "Not interested." Very few meetings are more important than sex. The signing of the Treaty of Versailles, the Continental Congress of 1776, and most gatherings in the Situation Room make the cut; almost nothing else does.

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He texts: "U around? Wanna hang out?"
He means: "Yes, I know it's midnight and I could have sent you a text earlier this week to make proper plans to take you on a proper date, but I didn't do that. You're cool with just being a booty call, right? If so, hit me

Gena Kaufman, Glamour magazine

Take it from someone who's never had a boyfriend: being single has its benefits. But getting too comfortable being alone can be a deterrent for potential love interests, and there are a few ways to tell you're verging on Foul Bachelorette Frog territory.

1. You put out food for the stray animals in your neighborhood so you can talk to them about your personal problems.

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2. When friends ask if you're seeing anyone, you laugh and shove them jokingly. Into a wall. Hard.

3. You haven't cleaned your bedroom in at least a month. (Bathroom probably closer to two.)

4. You feel emotionally fond of the people in your favorite porn clips.

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5. When you do land a date, you keep wishing you were at home watching Downtown Abbey instead of asking how many siblings this guy has in an "Oh yes, I totally care" voice.

6. Getting laid isn't as important

No more crying to win arguments!Gena Kaufman, Glamour magazine

It's not a big secret that men and women can get on each other's nerves, so let's talk about the ways it happens most.

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A recent survey by British company Dr. Beckmann of 2,000 men and women asked them to indicate what gets on their nerves about the opposite sex. The top 5 answers for each gender aren't too surprising, but that doesn't make them untrue.

What annoys men about women:
1. When we say I'm fine, but we're not.
2. When we talk too much.
3. When we constantly ask what men are thinking.
4. When we cry to win arguments.
5. When we refuse to say sorry, even when we're wrong.

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Admittedly, I frequently commit numbers 1, 2 and 4 (not on purpose; I'm just kind of a crier!), although I have a feeling some jerks think any talking a woman does is too much.

What annoys women about men:
1. When they don't listen properly.