Relationships

How to End a Relationship Like an Adult

There’s no perfect way to break up with someone. Except, of course, for my way. A breakup always starts with an uncomfortable conversation (or if you’re me at my very regrettable worst, an email. Yes. An email. For which I paid the universe dearly) but the way it ends is the most important. Learn More

3 Unusual Last-minute Hostess Gift Ideas

Unique gift options for a holiday hostess Every year, holiday soirées sneak up on us a little too quickly! But no matter how busy your sched, never lose sight of the time and effort spent planning these functions. Show your hostess gratitude by snatching one of these unusual last-minute gifts... because a party-giver can only receive so many bottles of Merlot. Learn More

The Most Unique Best Friend Gift Ideas

Breathing originality into your best friend gift ideas On top of existing Christmas stress, you may still be stuck when it comes to the most unique best friend gifts. But now’s your chance to take a deep breath, relax and read our list. Because instead of scouring the mall for a gift that hits the $50 limit, we’ve come up with unique best friend gift ideas that will give even the smuggest holiday commercial antagonist something to be jealous about. (And yes, we know that’s not what Christmas is all about.) Learn More

Are You Secretly Sabotaging Your Sex Life?

The little things you’re unwittingly doing that inhibit your sex life There are plenty of obvious things a girl can do to sabotage her sex life, but did you know there are also sex sabotages that you may not even be thinking about? Little things, even an inadequate or unhealthy diet, can be causing your unsatisfying or nonexistence sex life. Looking for ways to stop unwittingly sabotaging your love life? See below. Learn More

Best Friend Gift Ideas

Budget-friendly and sentimental best friend gift ideas The holidays are here, the commercials are on, and the urge to buy gift cards is being suppressed by the desire to find fantastic best friend gift ideas. But while the tried and true presents guarantee the token “you shouldn’t have”, nothing beats the feeling of finding a present that means a little bit more. That’s why we’ve come up with this list of budget-friendly and sentimental best friend gift ideas – the days of gift receipts are behind you. Learn More

How to Carve Out More Couple Time

How to find private time for just each other In these hectic times, it can be difficult for a couple to find much alone time. During the holiday season it can be downright impossible, but at any time of year the stress of everyday life can interfere with being a couple as well. Work, fitness, friends, family, it seems at times as if everything else takes priority over a relationship. Looking for ways to carve out more couple time for you and your guy? See below. Learn More

DIY Holiday Gifts

Gifts you can make easily on your own Odds are that your Christmas shopping has been kicked into high gear, but instead of encouraging you to spend a fortune on gift cards, clothes and the traditional bath set, we’ve come up with an alternative that will help you save money. Here are the DIY holiday gifts you can make on your own, while respecting your budget at the same time. Learn More

He's Just Not That Into You: The 2011 Version

It is one of the most infamous self-help books (or relationship "bible" as many like to call it) in the Western world. Nearly every woman has heard of it, if not read it…numerous times, and many absolutely swear by it. And even though "He's Just Not That Into You" still makes many valid points, it was written nearly a decade ago, and well, we all know that A LOT has changed in the last decade. So, what did I decide to do? Well, what any girl who swears by the "bible" would do. I took a long hard look at my own dating fails, and at those of my girlfriends and guy friends, and I've compiled my own, brief, updated version of "He's Just Not That Into You". And it goes a little something like this... Learn More

Winter Date Ideas

Don't let the cold stop your dating fun! Although the cold of the winter months can drive a couple indoors where cabin fever soon sets in, there is no reason that the winter time should stop your dating fun. Of course, there are all the usual winter date activities - skiing, skating, sledding, and other typical winter dates. And don’t forget the classic sipping hot cocoa (or hot toddies) by the fire (bearskin rug optional). But, in addition to all these fun winter date ideas, there are also plenty of other great ways to spend a winter date. Looking for some ideas for winter dates? See below! Learn More

7 Things You Learn While Online Dating

The funny (and not so funny) things you learn while looking for love online Plenty of Fish, eHarmony, Match. You've heard all the names before, and maybe you've even dipped your toes in the proverbial "pond" (get it? Plenty of Fish….pond? Okay, moving on…) Delving into the unknown world of online dating can be a scary, scary experience but, believe it or not, it can also be a learning one as well. With more than 25% of the Canadian population now frequenting online dating sites as a way to possibly meet their perfect match, 29Secrets.com has put its own online dating skills to the test and taken away some very important lessons we've learned along the way. Some good, some bad, some, well, just plain weird. Read on... Learn More