As more and more of her peers begin pairing off into couples, a happily single Emily Heist Moss fears being left out in a world that seems to be made for two. Eric Klinenberg’s 2012 book Going Solo investigates what he calls “the biggest demographic shift since the Baby Boom,” the rise of the singleton. Specifically, […]
It’s only when crushes are forbidden that curiosity grows, leading to the development of romantic feelings or infidelity, says Amanda Goldberg. A few weeks ago, my husband James* and I were heading home after a friend’s birthday party. I had arrived to the party late, so on the post-party subway ride, James updated me on […]
Sure, women might be able to come by sex more easily than men, but that doesn’t mean it’s good sex. “Women don’t have to work for it.”“Women are the gatekeepers to sex.”“Women can just walk into a bar and someone will have sex with them.”“Women can get laid whenever they want.” When you write about […]
Despite what the pages of Cosmopolitan have said for decades, men need romance too. Dear Cosmopolitan Magazine, Imagine my shock when this week I discovered that you have been lying to me and American women for decades now. Ninety percent of young women in America look to you as a significant source of sexual education, […]
Sometimes finding love means getting rid of all your unrealistic rules and guidelines. Dating is on my mind. I turn 41 next month. My marriage ended three years ago. My divorce is near final. I still believe in love. Of course, I am not certain of the everlasting type or how love manifests for a […]
Emily Heist Moss hasn’t had to pursue men online because it’s one area where men still do all the asking. But that’s about to change. I tell all my single girlfriends to give online dating a try. Why not? I say, what’s the worst that could happen? You set up a profile, pick some cute […]
After splitting from her husband of 25 years, Bernadette Murphy wanted companionship, but quickly realized she had no idea how to date anymore. Some women flirt by sending pictures of themselves in scanty little underthings to the man they’re hoping to attract. Men do this, too—even Congressmen. “Sexting” is most prevalent though, the media tells […]
Lots of men in their 40s are active in online dating, but none of them seem to want a woman born in the same decade, says Lori Day. In the last 11 days, 47 men have viewed my profile. I think that should make me feel good about myself, although for all I know, the […]
