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Dear Poll: Would You Want to Be the Better-Looking One?

DearSugar — Tue, 21 Oct 2008 16:00:00 -0700

Even if you don't like to admit it, looks matter. Both our own and those of the people we date. It deems us as shallow if we place too much emphasis on appearance, but when it comes down to it, that's what initially attracts us to one another.

I'm always fascinated by people's reaction to the looks discussion and my friends over at Smitten touched upon this topic in a fun, cheeky way. They posed some great questions and I'd like to ask all of you one of them: Would you rather be the better looking one in your relationship?

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Looking on the Brighter Side

DearSugar — Wed, 15 Oct 2008 13:00:00 -0700

To combat the impending Winter and the lagging economy, last week Smitten challenged its readers to list five of their favorite simple pleasures in life. By making ourselves more aware of the good things around us, we can take our minds off of the things in our lives that aren't going as well as we'd like. It's all about the power of positive thinking, so if you're a person who tends to see the glass as half empty, this is perfect for you! My simple pleasures for today: a good night's sleep, a hot shower, and a sunny day. What are yours?

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Grab Bag: "I Was the Other Woman"

TresSugar — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 12:00:00 -0700

I was the other woman. Should I tell? - The Frisky
Why men like it when women work. - Lemondrop
When your booty call wants to spoon. - Em & Lo
How to handle a hot and cold guy. - Your Tango
Female law student thinks "humping each other's brains out" is the recipe for success. - Jezebel
A mother's advice to her daughter about stress that could help us all. - Smitten
How did female ninja Uma turn into woman-with-a-pacifier-in-her-mouth Uma? - Double X
Confession: "I had rough sex online." - Self
Who wouldn't be in the mood for a raindrop symphony? - Urlesque

Grab Bag: Girls Just Wanna Have Flowers

TresSugar — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 12:00:00 -0700

Do real men buy women flowers? - The Frisky
Women could lose health coverage. - Feministing
How to use a vibrator with a guy. - Lemondrop
Who women think about when they masturbate. - Em & Lo
South African billboard mocks Caster Semenya controversy. - Jezebel
"The real reason American women are so unhappy." - Double X
Is dating divorced men better? - Your Tango
9 signs a guy's a keeper. - Smitten

Grab Bag: Guys, One-Hour Sex Sessions Not Always Better

TresSugar — Tue, 29 Sep 2009 12:00:00 -0700

4 sex myths most men seem to believe. - The Frisky
Whoa: Whoopi says the Polanski rape wasn't "rape-rape." - Jezebel
109-year-old woman scores her first soccer goal! - Lemondrop
She's 38 and wants a baby, but he's not ready. - Em & Lo
One man explains why he likes to perform oral sex. - Smitten
How one woman learned to love her lady parts. - Your Tango
Nora Ephron and sis discuss their new play. - Double X

Grab Bag: Journalist Tries to Protect Murder Suspect's Exes

TresSugar — Thu, 24 Sep 2009 12:00:00 -0700

Protecting Annie Le murder suspect's previous girlfriends: one reporter's strategy. - Double X
Craziest childhood misconceptions. - Lemondrop
When a rape fantasy becomes a reality. - The Frisky
When should you talk about STDs? - Em & Lo
Is "fratirist" Tucker Max a hero? Short answer: No. - Jezebel
10 things not to say to a co-worker crush. - Your Tango
Five reasons to celebrate a breakup. - Smitten
Play Blago Bingo while insane ex-governor blathers on The Daily Show tonight. - Indecision Forever

Grab Bag: Dating Without Drinking - Is It Possible?

TresSugar — Tue, 22 Sep 2009 12:10:00 -0700

How to date without drinking. - Your Tango
Does going on the Pill curse a potential relationship? - The Frisky
Does douchebag Tucker Max have mommy issues? - Lemondrop
Why some men hate talking on the phone. - Em & Lo
Some thoughts on recycling the ex. - Smitten
A woman tries out "pickup-artist" techniques. - Nerve
Someone thinks calling yourself a cougar is not empowering. - Jezebel

Girl Crush Du Jour: Alexa Chung

TresSugar — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 06:00:00 -0700

Usually when someone is described as a "model turned" anything, I'm skeptical, so when I first heard about model-turned-TV-host Alexa Chung's new MTV show, It's On with Alexa Chung, I figured I'd steer clear. But after watching countless clips of the daily show, I'm smitten with this adorable British import.

It helps that even Chung doesn't relish her model past: "That sucked . . . you have to stand on a cross on the floor and no one talks to you, and I'm what you call a talker," she says in her MTV bio. Now the 25-year-old makes a living talking: she's not only cute and stylish (love this dress she wore to the VMAs) but she's also gifted with a very sassy, quick wit. To find out why else I like Alexa Chung and to see her in action, read more.

She's a bourbon drinker. Perhaps someday we can get together over old fashioneds and talk about books.
Speaking of which, her favorite book is Revolutionary Road, which I also think is awesome.
She tweets about grammar!
She's a do-gooder who is a brand ambassador for Oxfam, among other things.
Her casual but wise interview style feels like sitting around with a sarcastic friend. Check out the clip below of her interviewing Jason Bateman about Facebook, Twitter, and UFC to see what I mean.

It's On with Alexa Chung just wrapped up its first season, and it's back with new episodes Oct. 12. Are you an Alexa Chung fan?

Grab Bag: He's an Ex but I'm Still Jealous He Got Married!

TresSugar — Thu, 10 Sep 2009 12:00:00 -0700

When an ex gets married and you're still single. - Your Tango
One man's experiment with an adultery website. - Nerve
Can a man have an orgasm without ejaculating? - Em & Lo
How much is too much information? - The Frisky
Last-chance-for-a-Summer-fling checklist. - Smitten
Sports writer lists all sporting events Jaycee Dugard missed. (What?!) - Jezebel
One woman's Craigslist sex ad encounter amusing for us - not so much for her. - Lemondrop

Grab Bag: OKCupid's Female Love Seekers Love Zombies

TresSugar — Tue, 08 Sep 2009 12:00:00 -0700

Words that ladies respond to on the dating site OKCupid. - The Frisky
The Superwomen of SportsCenter. - Lemondrop
Is a relationship possible after cheating? - Your Tango
And all this time I thought women have sex because it feels good! - Jezebel
Do men love crazy chicks? - Smitten
So you think your YouTube vid will make you famous? - Urlesque
Amazing dating confessions. - Nerve
The 10 worst shows to come on while you're having sex. - Em & Lo

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