13 May 2021

The Science Advice Goddess: May 13, 2021

By Amy Alkon

Loot Actually

I’m envious of a friend whose boyfriend frequently does nice things for her: bringing her soup when she’s sick and surprising her with a weekend getaway and a pricey handbag she’d been coveting. My boyfriend is a nice, reliable, loving guy. I’d considered myself lucky to have him, but now I’m worried my “good-boyfriend” standard is too low.

– Comparison Shopping

A woman feels loved when the man she’s with does those little things that say “thinking of you” – as opposed to “spent all day forgetting I had a girlfriend.”

13 May 2021

Red Meat: May 13, 2021

By Max Cannon
12 May 2021

Free Will Astrology: May 12, 2021

By Rob Brezsny

Free Will Astrology: Week of May 12, 2021

11 May 2021

Crossword Puzzle: May 11, 2021

By Administrator

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06 May 2021

Red Meat: May 6, 2021

By Max Cannon
04 May 2021

Crossword Puzzle: May 4, 2021

By Administrator

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29 Apr 2021

The Science Advice Goddess: April 29, 2021

By Amy Alkon

Life in the Fastened Lane

I’ve been with my boyfriend for a year, and I love him, but I also love my independence. I need alone time, meaning space from him and everybody. He wants to spend every minute together and seems to need constant closeness to feel okay. Is this a bad sign – on his part or mine? Should I want to spend every second with him?

– Confused

The sort of relationship where the partners are never apart tends to be a good thing for only one of them: the tapeworm.

29 Apr 2021

Red Meat: April 29, 2021

By Max Cannon
27 Apr 2021

Crossword Puzzle: April 27, 2021

By Administrator

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22 Apr 2021

Red Meat: April 22, 2021

By Max Cannon

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