In the 20th Century:
It’s your responsibility to be attractive.
In the 21st Century:
It’s your “responsibility” to be attractive. (Airquotes intended.) [Read more…] about What’s Wrong With You??
Rethinking “Living Your Best Life”
In the 20th Century:
Men are only attracted to women living their best life.
In the 21st Century:
Your best life may not leave you with room for anyone else.
I came of age in the 1990s, and all the women’s magazines I devoured told me the same thing: [Read more…] about Rethinking “Living Your Best Life”
Be The Woman Who Truly “Gets” Him
In the 20th Century:
The best way to show him love is to do nice things for him.
In the 21st Century:
The best way to show him love is to understand him. [Read more…] about Be The Woman Who Truly “Gets” Him
Surprising Reason Men Fall Out of Love
In the 20th Century:
Men fall out of love because they stop finding their partner attractive.
In the 21st Century:
Men fall out of love because they don’t want to be a disappointment. [Read more…] about Surprising Reason Men Fall Out of Love
Older, Wiser, and Readier for Lasting Love
In the 20th Century:
If you do the right thing, everything will be all right.
In the 21st Century:
All you can do is make healthy choices for yourself and the relationship. [Read more…] about Older, Wiser, and Readier for Lasting Love
The REAL Relationship Litmus Test
In the 20th Century:
What you do in bed is make it or break it.
In the 21st Century:
What you do when you hurt each other is make it or break it. [Read more…] about The REAL Relationship Litmus Test
The Experience He’s Seeking: Is It You?
In the 20th Century:
He wants a catch.
In the 21st Century:
He wants someone who makes him feel alive.
Yes, you could be slim and gorgeous and accomplished and fascinating… [Read more…] about The Experience He’s Seeking: Is It You?
Is It Your Fault It Didn’t Work Out?
In the 20th Century:
If you’re good enough, he’ll stay.
In the 21st Century:
If you create something good together, he’ll stay.
It feels so personal. [Read more…] about Is It Your Fault It Didn’t Work Out?
Marry Him, Marry His Family
In the 20th Century:
You marry each other.
In the 21st Century:
You also marry each other’s parents, grandparents, and ancestors. [Read more…] about Marry Him, Marry His Family
Prove Your Love by Putting Him First?
In the 20th Century:
Love is putting others first.
In the 21st Century:
Love is inclusive. (It includes you.) [Read more…] about Prove Your Love by Putting Him First?
Girls Just Wanna Be Loved
In the 20th Century:
The goal is to be loved.
In the 21st Century:
The goal is to live a life of love.
Everyone wants to be loved. [Read more…] about Girls Just Wanna Be Loved
Wish You Could Change Him? What That’s Really Telling You…
In the 20th Century:
Change him.
In the 21st Century:
Change yourself.
When you’re frustrated with your love life – you want him to treat you better [Read more…] about Wish You Could Change Him? What That’s Really Telling You…
From Falling in Love to Forever
In the 20th Century:
Falling in love is just the beginning.
In the 21st Century:
Falling in love is the whole point.
Every love story begins with falling in love. [Read more…] about From Falling in Love to Forever
Choose Him, Choose Your Tomorrows
In the 20th Century:
You’re choosing a person.
In the 21st Century:
You’re choosing a life.
The stories of old told us this: [Read more…] about Choose Him, Choose Your Tomorrows
He’ll Leave If You Ask Too Much of Him (Won’t He?)
In the 20th Century:
Don’t ask too much of him.
In the 21st Century:
You don’t get if you don’t ask.
Men are busy – don’t bother them.” [Read more…] about He’ll Leave If You Ask Too Much of Him (Won’t He?)
