Marriage 101
One of the most popular classes at Northwestern doesn’t prepare students for grad school or a career; it teaches them to succeed at something much more important: marriage.
BFF: But Not Always
All girlfriends are not created equal. Some are excellent listeners; others keep you laughing with stories, sagas and sass. Some offer poignant, honest advice; others just want to have fun. But there’s also the friend that just, well, ticks you off. You still love her, so you want to handle those aggravating upsets in a […]
It’s So Over, Girlfriend! 3 Ways Girls Dump Other Girls
What happens when your girlfriend dumps you? Endless tears brought on by grief… A mango-size pit in your stomach, aching from sadness… The desire to consume a pint of Ben and Jerry’s Chubby Hubby in one sitting to fill the empty space in your heart… These symptoms are pretty typical when a romantic relationships ends, […]
Men Can Avoid Looking “Undateable”
In their hilarious book, “Undateable,” Ellen Rakieten and Anne Coyle offer “311 Things Guys do to Guarantee They Won’t be Dating or Having Sex.” Poor wardrobe choices are high on their list of turn-offs, from minor infractions like wearing tube socks to insurmountable blunders like the dreaded Speedo. The book is geared toward single guys, […]
Tips to Successful Online Dating
Before you click “send” on your Match.com profile, check out these tips to increase your chance of having some fun dates and decrease the possibility of a date with already-married Malcolm. Getting Started Forget the stigma. Dating websites are a mainstream way to meet people. Investigate the websites – know the costs, how matches are […]
Women Who Leave Men for Other Women
Actresses Cynthia Nixon and Meredith Baxter have been talking about a pivotal change that came later in their lives, and we’re not talking about menopause. After longtime relationships with men, these women are now in committed romantic relationships with other women. This isn’t just a Hollywood trend. Shayna Goldstein, a licensed marriage and family therapist […]
The Pleasures of Pole Dancing
As responsible moms and wives, my group of friends had mixed feelings when we decided to try a new type of movement class. Pole dancing has a distinctly slutty reputation. “I admit, I’m both curious and nervous,” confessed Lynn. Our husbands, however, loved the idea and were surprisingly helpful in clearing our calendars, offering to […]
Meet Our “Sex & the Suburbs” Writer: Marjie Killeen
Relationship writer Marjie Killeen writes a regular column for MakeItBetter.net called “Sex in the Suburbs.” In it, she delves into the nitty-gritty of relationships and marriage. Now it’s our turn to get up close and personal with Marjie. You write about juicy stuff for us, sex and relationships and teenagers. What does your family think about […]
Pleasures of Pole Dancing: S Factor Founder Sheila Kelley
After taking an intro S Factor class, I had the opportunity to meet founder and actress Sheila Kelley when she visited her Chicago studio from Los Angeles. Sheila first discovered the beauty and power of the movement when training for a role in the film “Dancing at the Blue Iguana”. She recently appeared as Zoe […]
Living Single on the North Shore
Still single and living on the North Shore? Maybe you’re in the wrong lane! Just like driving on the Edens Spur with its construction these days, being single on the North Shore can get a little congested. Here’s an example. (I’ve changed the names, of course.) About two years ago, I was set up on […]
