By Maura Kelly
Co-author of Much Ado About Loving
Jane Austen seems to be everybody’s favorite writer—men I’ve dated have spent entire evenings singing her praises, and the ladies love her, too. I was vehemently anti-Austen. There were just so many society girls, so obsessed with marriage! What could I ever learn from reading about such people? Once I got over my initial pride and prejudices, I learned valuable love lessons.

By Mayim Bialik, Ph.D.
Author of Beyond the Sling
More than almost any other aspect of attachment parenting, I’m asked about my relationship with my husband. Nurturing a relationship with your spouse once you have had kids is challenging any way you cut it, but imagine your kids sleeping in your bed and breastfeeding on demand every 2 hours for the better part of many months. But what often ignites passion for a spouse is their compassion and understanding.

By Jillian Stone
Author of An Affair with Mr. Kennedy
As a writer of historical romance I am constantly doing research, with a special interest in the courting rituals of the late 19th century, which often take place in the ballroom. There, beneath blazing chandeliers and within the confines of the rules of Victorian society, introductions were made, dance cards were filled out, and a good deal of flirtation was had.

By Deborah Goldstein
Few things in life are as rewarding as dog ownership. But where and how to find the perfect pooch? Here are five things to consider before starting your search.

By Jessica Massa
Author of The Gaggle
As a single woman, there are many ways to approach Valentine’s Day. Here’s the good news: You don’t have to overplan, underplan, glorify, or ignore Valentine’s Day just because you don’t have a significant other, or even a date. You can actually enjoy the holiday! Or at the very least, you can refuse to let it turn you into a bitter and lonely hater of all things red and fragrant.

During the few days that precede your monthly ovulation, your desire for sex is higher than usual; this can cause plenty of romantic and reproductive confusion. Follow these tips for navigating your hormonal cloud from The Body Language of Dating author Tonya Reiman.

By Deborah Goldstein
You probably already know the answer to this. But what’s blatantly obvious to others is sometimes hard to reconcile. Maybe you have great physical chemistry, or he’s everything you wanted “on paper.” Or maybe you’re just over being single. No one’s perfect—he’s not, and you’re not—but if you recognize one of the following red flags in your guy, it might be time to consider moving on.

Avoid airing your dirty laundry after love goes south, and learn when to defriend someone on Facebook… gradually. From Social Q’s: How to Survive the Quirks, Quandaries, and Quagmires of Today by Philip Galanes.

By Jack Murnighan
Co-author of Much Ado about Loving
First kisses can be some of the romantic, erotic, mind-jellying, and utterly terrifying moments of our lives. But how much (or how little) do they tell us about how the relationship would go as a whole? In fact, they can predict a lot more than you might guess.

Are you a superficial online dater? Does this guy really look like his photo? Here’s what to look for in a dating profile, including some surprisingly frank advice from Social Q’s: How to Survive the Quirks, Quandaries, and Quagmires of Today by Philip Galanes.