Valentine's Day
Cute Author Alert: Jack Gray
Posted on February 14, 2013
Back in its heyday, Sassy (R.I.P.) had an amazing feature called “Cute Band Alert.” It extolled the finer qualities of a hard-working group worthy of more mainstream attention. The very least we can do is the same for our extremely dateable Simon & Schuster authors. Today we’re featuring Jack Gray, author of Pigeon in a Crosswalk, his must-read memoir about living single in New York City, eating doughnuts with Kathy Griffin, and working for Anderson Cooper.
11 Ways to Boost Your Confidence
Posted on February 13, 2013
Even if you’re notorious for ditching parties or high-pressure dating situations, you can learn to not only own a room but captivate nearly everyone in it, says Tonya Reiman, author of The Body Language of Dating: Read His Signals, Send Your Own, and Get the Guy.
Heat up Your February with a Chance to Win Steamy Prizes
Posted on February 13, 2013
Sometimes, the best Valentine’s Day gift is one you pick out yourself. But we’re giving you a chance to win a prize pack that you would definitely love to NOT buy for yourself: A $500 Agent Provocateur gift card (ooh la la), $200 Bliss Spa gift set, and a 32G iPod Touch chock full of our favorite steamy reads from Simon Audio.
How to Thrill Your Man on Valentine’s Day
Posted on February 11, 2013
Guys like to feel special on V-Day, too, say authors Maxwell Billieon and Ray J. Here are eight ways to make your day together unforgettable, from their book, Death of the Cheating Man: What Every Woman Must Know about Men Who Stray.
3 Simple Steps to a Great Online Dating Profile
Posted on February 7, 2013
Focusing on the positive in your online profile will help that first impression be a lasting one. Read on for ideas to keep in mind by Laurie Davis, author of Love @ First Click: The Ultimate Guide to Online Dating.
The Secret to Keeping Him Committed, from a Guy’s Point of View
Posted on February 5, 2013
Should we help him feel like a “conqueror”? Allowing men to take the lead sometimes helps men stay committed to the relationship, say Maxwell Billieon and Ray J, authors of Death of the Cheating Man: What Every Woman Must Know about Men Who Stray.
Is He Into You? 9 Signs He Might Be
Posted on January 29, 2013
His posture, gestures, other body-language expressions act as subconscious clues that he’s interested. Here’s how to recognize them. From The Body Language of Dating: Read His Signals, Send Your Own, and Get the Guy by Tonya Reiman.
3 Surprising Love Lessons You Can Learn from One Jane Austen Classic: Sense and Sensibility
Posted on February 14, 2012
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.
How to Find Time for Romance while Raising Kids
Posted on February 14, 2012
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.
Simply Ballroom: 5 Victorian Methods That Will Improve Your Modern Dating Experience
Posted on February 13, 2012
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.
5 Tips for Being Happily Single on Valentine’s Day
Posted on February 10, 2012
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.
This Is Why You Feel Crazy in Love: Your Body’s Fickle Phases
Posted on February 8, 2012
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.
Are You Dating a Jerk? 10 Signs You Might Be
Posted on February 7, 2012
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.
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