by Melissa Melms, Galmour

So you're dating Hottie McHotterson and things are going pretty swell. You're probably living together and ready for something more. How do you know when you're both ready to introduce a pet into that lovey dovey relationship you've got going on now? There are six important things to consider before you guys take the next step together.

Of course I'm bringing this up for my own selfish reasons: J and I are talking about getting a dog. We've been cohabiting for almost a year (come October) and starting to talk about getting engaged, moving into a bigger place, and bringing a pet into the family we're starting (no, not all at once). There's just one problem. I'm super spontaneous and would get the dog NOW but he's weighing every single option and being responsible (whatever), making us wait another year or two. Plus we're fighting about what kind of dog to get (me: French bulldog, him: cocker spaniel). So I thought it was best to go through a little pet

I can't escape it, it's in the news every day, and it fills my counseling office. Yesterday, the news told of a four-year-old who was shot to death by his own father, because the father was jealous of his divorced wife's new relationship. "O, beware... of jealousy; it is the green-eyed monster" wrote William Shakespeare in the sixteenth century. In four hundred years, we don't seem to have been able to tame or conquer this monster. Jealousy is still very present with us, and rears its ugly head often in all relationships. It disturbs me that so many people seem to think it's OK to be jealous, so I thought it might be valuable to explore it.

What Is Jealousy?

The experts differ about the nature of the monster. "Jealousy," writes sex researcher Arno Karlen in Threesomes, "can mean as many things as love or intimacy. It involves various combinations of fear, suspicion, envy, rage, competitive failure, humiliation, grief, self-contempt, betrayal, and abandonment. Freud [and

by Megan Angelo, Glamour

Has your man ever taken a lesson from Matthew McConaughey's characters?Oh, yes. You didn't think we'd let the men get off easy, did you? Heck no. Though I suspect that the male gender's collective pulse doesn't get too heated over being represented right in chick flicks, I think we, as lifelong fans of men, can safely say there's some stuff they just. Don't. Do.

That being said-I think my favorite part of writing this post will probably end up being you ladies hollering if your man has pulled a move straight out of Matthew McConaughey's playbook. Don't be stingy with the stories!

Without further ado... here are some things I've pretty much only seen two-dimensional men do.

1. Have access to their apartment building roof and a no-shame flair for twinkle-light stringing.

2. Give each other tips on dancing, flirting, and kissing.

3. Make denying that love even exists their "thing."

See more: 10 Things Girls Always Do in Movies and Never Do in Real Life

4. Make bets that involve convincing women to fall in love with them.
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Because honesty is the best policy...except when it isn't.
by Gena Kaufman, Glamour

Conde Nast Archive
Lying is bad, obvs. But on a few occasions, the truth just gets you into unnecessary trouble. Here are a few harmless occasions in which we think it's perfectly fine to fudge the truth to your man:

1. Those weird noises I was making in my sleep? Of course it was a dream about you, babe. (It was my ex, oops. I'm so over him but you can't control your unconscious brain! Um, right?!)

2. No, this top isn't new. You just don't remember because I haven't worn it in a while. (Hello, there was a sale. I had to buy it. Luckily he didn't notice my new shoes too.)

See more: 10 Things Girls Always Do in Movies and Never Do in Real Life

3. I'm really excited to visit your mom this weekend. (The next six holidays are with my non-passive aggressive parents, buddy.)

4. Of course I never talk to my friends about our sex life. Or comment about it on Smitten. (Listen, a girl's gotta vent or get advice sometimes.)

5.

As if divorce wasn't hard enough, a study by the University of Chicago found that divorced people suffered more long-term physical health problems than those who married once and stayed married. With nearly half of all marriages ending in divorce today, it's important to recognize the physical consequences. Here are 5 surprising effects of divorce you may have never considered. - By Lori Garcia

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Get your mack on.Britney Spears recently confessed that she made the first move on her now-fiance. Of course, asking a guy out can be a little intimidating. You can talk a good game about being a modern chick, but it's time to you put your money where your mouth is...with our help, of course.

By Bethany Heitman

Just Do It
Sure, it can be a little intimidating to approach a dude, but it puts you in control of your dating destiny, and besides - guys really like it. "Men find it refreshing when a female asks them out," Says Rhonda Findling, psychotherapist and author of The Dating Cure. "Beyond that, it's empowering for the woman." Some tips...

Buy Him a Drink
If a guy catches your eye while you're out with friends, send over a beer. Since it forces him to make the next move and say thank you, it's a stealth way of letting him know you're interested.

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Suggest a Super Guy-Friendly Outing
Try to gauge what the guy you've set your sights on is into. Here's how: As

By Melanie Mar for CupidsPulse.com

We've all heard of the phrase "I love you but I'm not in love with you." Hopefully it wasn't being said to you. It's a hard thing to let someone down, especially a person that cares for you more than you care for them. What does this phrase mean? Moreover, how can you express this sentiment to someone you care for deeply while causing the least amount of pain? We'll explore some key ideas that can help you break the news as easily as possible:

Love: Humans need to give and receive love for emotional and physical reasons. In fact, there have been studies in orphanages that show physical contact is vital to well-being. Babies who are not held or nuzzled enough will literally stop growing, even if they are receiving proper nutrition. Literally loving one another is crucial to our overall wellness. Fortunately, mutual loving can be exchanged between close friends, family members and beloved pets. You don't have to be exclusively romantic

From the "weekend cheater" to the "dirt-bag cheater," authors Maxwell Billieon and Ray J identify the various types of unfaithful men so you don't waste your time. From Death of the Cheating Man: What Every Woman Must Know about Men Who Stray.

The "Corporate" Cheater
This is the guy who utilizes his job as his cheating grounds. He finds women that are accessible on his job and business trips. He is normally found to have affairs with his assistant, secretary, or his female business affiliates and uses corporate trips as his cheating portal. A very efficient man, he may often have his side woman help disguise his movements.

The "It Wasn't Me" Cheater
One of the most common cheaters…this cheater is foolishly obvious with his infidelities as he usually learns his cheating skills socially from discussing his exploits with other novice cheaters. When caught with another woman, which shouldn't be at all surprising, he will always extol that the guy a woman believes she's