How Do You Rank as a Roommate?
Abragail Kappel

When it comes to roommate wars, could you be your own worst enemy? Stop finger-pointing, and figure out if you're doing something to fuel the fire. Scroll through the following questions, and answer them honestly.

5 Tips to Getting Along With Your Roommate
Brian Burnsed

One of the most important factors in your success as a college freshman is your rapport with your roommate. Avoiding conflict with a roommate is integral to a student's happiness in their first months on campus. You don't have to be best friends with your roommate, but follow these five rules, that at the very least make the relationship cordial and conflict free

Why Office Dating May Be More Dangerous in This Economy
Liz Wolgemuth

Office romances have long been tricky ground -- fodder for watercooler gossip or, more serious, challenging to workplace organization and even, occasionally, potentially embarrassing to the company. That's the sort of thing that today's overworked and highly focused executives no longer have the patience for

Shut Down the Boy Drama!
Girl World Daily

Wasn't life so much easier back in first grade when boys still had cooties? Before guys practically hijacked every thought in your head space, the most annoying thing about your daily life was when your knee socks wouldn't stay up. But now? You've got this guy doing that, that guy doing this -- and none of it makes a lick of sense! Luckily, we've got it all figured out for you

Perfect Summer Dates
Dr. Belisa Vranich

When it comes to romance, summer rules differ from those we follow the rest of the year. Here's a list of do's and don'ts that will turn those lazy summer days into busy summer nights.

Bust a Rut, Lose Your Gut
Karen Cicero

Do you go to the same vacation spot every year? Have pizza for dinner almost every Friday night? Always hit the stationary bike or treadmill at the gym? While it can be comforting to stick to the familiar, being more adventurous can improve your relationships, health and mental well-being. Here's how to break out of your routine without feeling the least bit anxious

Can You Keep a Secret?
Girl World Daily

Psychiatrists and lawyers keep clients' secrets for a living. On the flip side, gossip columnists dig up secrets and shout 'em out loud. Whether it's your own secret or someone else's, are you able to (or should you) keep it on the down-low?

What to Say to Women
Mike Hammer

Maybe your confidence fritzes out at girl-mingling time, or maybe you just say boorish, untrue things. Either way, you'll need to learn how to talk the talk. Here's what to say.

Pair up for a Group Date
Girl World Daily

You can tell he likes you, and you like him. But the whole dating experience is just too weird and awkward. So gather up a group of your friends -- girls and guys! -- for a group date and invite your crush along. This is a great way to shake a case of the nerves while still getting to know your best boy a little better

Good Friends, Good Health
Dana Rousmaniere

Friends are good for all kinds of things. But did you know they're also good for your health? A study published in the Journal of Psychology showed a strong link between supportive social networks and healthy behaviors like eating well and exercising. Whether you're already surrounded by friends or you're looking to build better relationships, here's tips for nurturing your friendships -- and your health

The Summer Fun Starts Here
Girl World Daily

Nothing to do? No way! We have a ton of stuff you and your friends can take on for some summer fun in the sun.

5 Rules of Facebook Etiquette
Elizabeth Brownfield

Facebook etiquette isn't always as clear-cut as are good manners in the real world. In fact, navigating social situations in a virtual world can be downright tricky. All it takes to avoid a Facebook faux pas, however, is knowing a few do's and don'ts. Check out this guide to Facebook etiquette

Make the New Girl Your New Friend
Girl World Daily

Nothing rocks the halls of school like a new girl. For the first few days after her arrival, your mind is buzzing with possibility. Who will she sit with at lunch? Will she be popular? Where'd she come from? Well, the new transfer doesn't have to be a mystery. Let us clear this up for you: She's lonely and lost -- and she could use a friend. Here's how to make it happen

Stand up for Yourself Without Creating Conflict
Elizabeth Hurchalla

When you're juggling work, family and other responsibilities, adopting a go-with-the-flow attitude can make things easier. But the tactic may backfire: If you never stand up for yourself, you'll never get what you need or want -- and you may end up feeling helpless. Fortunately, there are ways you can stand up for yourself without alienating others or creating conflict

5 Ways to Tell She Digs You
Belisa Vranich

Life is short. So when you're out on the town meeting new women, no point in wasting time. How can you tell which ladies really welcome seduction? What clues do they give off? Here's a guide to the things they say and do that mean they dig you

Sharing a Room With a Sibling
Girl World Daily

Sure, sharing a room isn't the ideal situation. But it happens. Here are some tips for carving out some personal space in a shared room, setting sibling boundaries, compromising on the decor and more

Girlfriends Rule
Girl World Daily

Female bonding is never more powerful than when you're a teen! Like food and water, friendships are a basic need -- a mandatory component to a girl's happiness. So how can you safeguard your most important friendship? Here are some suggestions for keeping this bond kickin' for the long haul

Triple Threat of Toxic Friends
Girl World Daily

Look, all friendships have ups and downs. But if a friend's behavior routinely pulls you down or cramps your style, you could be dealing with a toxic friend. Here, we take a look at three types of toxic friends and dole out advice for detoxing from a pal's poison darts.

Beginner's Guide to Dating Boys
Girl World Daily

Need a little help on how to, un-complicate 'The Date'? Even if you don't feel quite ready yet for your first date you can tuck these tips away for later.

Facial Hair to Attract the Girl of Your Dreams
Belisa Vranich

Rather than just relying on prayer and luck, you can actually change yourself into the man she seems attracted to. And this power to morph into her dream guy lies right at your fingertips -- or rather, at the tip of your mug. Yup, we're talking facial hair. We present six lady archetypes and the kind of facial hair they're likely to go for.

Get Along With Your Parents
Girl World Daily

Do your parents expect you to work hard, study harder, dress a certain way? Do they think they can even pick your friends? Negotiating with your parents to loosen up a little is a skill, so here, we show you how to take the pressure off.

Make Nice With Mom
Girl World Daily

When it comes to mothers and teen daughters, you can bet there are conflicts about hair, friends and messy bedrooms! How can two people who love each other (admit it!) disagree so much? Truth is, you will wake up one day (maybe many years from now) and wish for a fab relationship with your mom. It helps to lay some groundwork now.

Is Facebook Killing Your Mojo?
Belisa Vranich

Your fantasy girl may be judging your every move online. Too bad your social networking profile's such a turnoff to the ladies. Here's how to put your best face forward on the Web.

Mastering Group Dating
Dr. Belisa Vranich

Looking to hook yourself -- and your friends -- up with a group of girls? Make it a sure thing with the Internet's latest social hybrid: the group date

Turns Out Listening's His Strong Suit
Ana Veciana-Suarez

And so begins another mother-son exchange that leaves me wondering if my kids truly listen or if my words float off unheeded like dust motes in a ray of sunshine. With my days of mothering a minor numbered, prom season becomes one more opportunity to worm my way into his head and, perhaps, into his heart. I'm running out of time.

Go Retrosexual: Finding Lost Loves Over the Web
Mike Hammer

Ever wonder where the love of your life went? Just look her up online! But be warned -- you may not like what you find.

All's Fair in Love and Woo
Belisa Vranich

You're at a party and you spot her: the girl of your dreams. But wait -- she's apparently the girl of the dreams of at least five other guys there. (They're the fellas surrounding her at the onion dip.) So how do you divide and conquer -- as in, slay them and get her alone so you can impress her big-time? Here's classic advice on how to thin the herd and win the dame

Show Mom You Love Her!
Girl World Daily

Sure, you and your mother might not always look at things from the same angle. Put your differences aside for a while and do a few simple things to let Mom know she's an awesome parent!

Breakup Recovery: Prevail in the First 72 Hours
Belisa Vranich

She dumped you. And now you're contemplating what you can do. Sure, a girl can curl up with a Bridget Jones's Diary marathon and a quart of Chunky Monkey after a breakup. But what are you supposed to do? Triumph, that's what. Because that's what you do. Here's how:

The Girl Decoder
Reed Tucker - Men's Life Today

Ever think, It's like women speak some other language! Well, they sort of do. Here are some tips for understanding why women communicate the way they do and how to handle it.

The Breakup How-to Guide
Girl World Daily

Something has changed, and you can't imagine your life with him. Hard as it is to believe, you want out of the relationship you worked so hard to get into. So how exactly do you go about breaking up with a BF diplomatically? Here's our step-by-step guide

Million-dollar Dating at Bargain Prices
Belisa Vranich - Men's Life Today

When times get tough, the financially challenged get romantic. That is, they can if they follow these thrifty -- but effective -- dating strategies. Follow these five low-cost dating strategies, and you'll get great ROI (Romance on Investment).

Find New Friends Fast
Catherine Ryan - Life & Beauty Weekly

When you're younger, friends are everything. As you get older and people change and family responsibilities and jobs require more attention, it's not unusual to lose touch with friends. Check out these strategies for how to seek and develop meaningful friendships. They require only a little extra effort and repay you with a priceless gift.

5 Gadgets to Boot up Your Love Life
Thomas P. Farley - Men's Life Today

Sure you love your mate. But that doesn’t mean you have the same taste in everything. Never fear: Here are five relationship-saving products that will help preserve the peace and your sanity.

Is it Bromance? How to Pick the Best Wingmen
Peter Pachal - Men's Life Today

Meeting women is not a solo sport. For men, it's essential to work in teams -- typically two-man excursions with one man in charge and the other designated as wingman, whose primary role is to assist the pilot. A good wingman can turn a strikeout scenario into a successful sortie. So what kind of guys should you recruit before suiting up for a mission?

Academic Affair: Beware!
Sarah Hubbs - The Real College Guide

Students are often told that getting to know teachers on a more personal level can add up to more academic insight, better grades and stellar reference letters. But there’s such a thing as crossing a line. Here, we map out the warning signs that you -- or an instructor -- may be entering dangerous territory, emotionally and academically.

Say 'I Love You' in a New Way

Say 'I Love You' in a New Way
Catherine Ryan - Life & Beauty Weekly

'I love you' are powerful words. And you count on them to help sustain your relationship. When you and your partner are pulled in different directions -- jobs, kids, friends, family, meetings -- sometimes a quick 'I love you' is all either of you can manage at the end of the day. Showing love doesn’t require dramatic displays of affection. Nor does it take a lot of time or energy. These simple strategies send your message loud and clear

How to Be a Leading Man
Belisa Vranich - Men's Life Today

Just in time for the Oscars, we honor the silver screen's best men -- guys who set the bar for how to treat a woman. And our awards go to . . .

10 Ultimate Girlfriend Mysteries -- Solved!
Belisa Vranich - Men's Life Today

Does your brain get twisted into a pretzel trying to decipher how her brain works? Wondering what to do? MLT's relationship expert clears it all up for you. Here, the top 10 confounding girlfriend mysteries, defounded

Can Long-distance Love Thrive?
The Real College Guide

Before making any sudden adjustments to your Facebook status, take some time to consider your options -- and we're not talking about the many ready-to-mingle singles on campus. Whether you're leaning toward staying together, breaking it off or testing the waters of an open relationship, here's what you need to know before 'the talk'

Full Financial Disclosure Before Walking Down the Aisle
Kathy Kristof

Passion often blinds sweethearts to the fact that matrimony is, at bottom, a contract. Figuring out how that partnership can prosper is critical for a successful union. Yet financial differences rank among the greatest sources of marital misery, in part because talking about money before you tie the knot makes many couples uncomfortable.

Marriage a la Mode
Mary Sanchez

Ladies, you seem to be focusing on matrimony as the answer to your worries -- and overlooking a key truth about marriage today: that tying the knot is becoming more of a boon for men than it is for women. A recent Pew Research Center report confirms what the current recession is bringing home all too clearly, with more men being laid off than women

If You Have a Friend, You Have It All
Ana Veciana-Suarez

After a few months' hiatus, I spoke to my best friend from childhood. Though we live hundreds of miles apart, we can tell each other anything, picking up the strands of various subplots -- children, siblings, work, health -- right where we left off. We vent, we rage, we analyze, we pick apart. We laugh. A lot. Mostly, though, we just let it all hang out. And my, my, my, that feels so dang good.

Grandparent: It's Grand to Be a Grandparent
Ana Veciana-Suarez

Without fanfare or warning, I've become the kind of woman who divides the world into those who know all about Dora and Swiper and Boots and those who don't. On a regular basis and with missionary zeal, I scour entertainment ads for "Backyardigans" shows and check newspaper listings for toy recalls. That's what happens to you when you become a grandparent

Recession Tip For Wives: Lay off Your Laid-off Husband
By Lindsay Lyon

Male breadwinners have lost their jobs at a greater clip than women during this recession. Roughly 74 percent of the approximate 6 million jobs lost since December 2007 have been men's, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. And more than a few therapists say they're seeing an uptick in relationship problems as a result. It's not so much that husbands are resentful of their breadwinning wives. Resentment, they're noting, often flows from the other side.

7 Ways Your Siblings May Have Shaped You
By Lindsay Lyon

Ah, siblings: both a blessing and a curse. Approximately 80 percent of Americans have at least one brother or sister; in fact, kids today are more likely to grow up with a sibling than a father, experts say. What's more, the sibling relationship is the longest relationship that most people will have in their lives.

Positive Psychology in Your Relationships
Lindsay Lyon

By studying hundreds of couples, Shelly Gable has found that when romantic partners disclose positive news, how the other reacts matters -- a lot. In fact, partners' reactions to each other's good news can better predict the quality of a relationship--and whether it will endure -- than can partners' reactions to bad news.