I’ve been feeling a little under-the-weather this week, and as a result have been spending a lot of my time curled up on the couch watching daytime TV. So after absorbing The View (I’ve decided I despise Elizabeth Hasselbitch, btw) and a couple other wishy-washy shows, I decided to tune into some Dr. Phil – guest starring Steve Harvey acting as “relationship expert” for the day.

I could use my cloudy head as an excuse, but the truth is that I have a bit of a weak spot for Dr. Phil. Steve did a bit of an interview with his beautiful wife, and talked a lot about their relationship as a couple. I was half-paying attention while also creeping Facebook but he said something that made me stop, rewind, and rewatch – something he calls the “90 day rule.” Getting back into the dating scene myself and slowly feeling my way around without much of an idea of how post-high school dating works, this piqued a special interest in me.

According to Mr. Harvey, a couple shouldn’t have sex for at least 90 days after they start dating. As already sexually active adults, this seems like a long time to hold off on getting busy. I mean, if it’s right for you, go for it… but I don’t feel like 90 days should be some kind of ideal standard. I go back and forth on this a lot, because I really can see it both ways. Bare with me while I try to decipher my own thoughts on this one, then let me know what you think in the comments!

I’m of the belief that a person should do whatever they want to do, whenever it feels comfortable for both involved. If a man is going to disrespect you and write you off because you slept with him after two weeks, is that really the type of man you want to be with? Doesn’t attraction and chemistry count for anything? Read More »

Give me your wardrobe and go away, Kardashians!

Every time I turn on the television, pick up a magazine or check my Twitter and favorite gossip websites, there are certain celebrities that just won’t go away. They’re always doing something idiotic or annoying and they make sure we all know about it. These particular celebs have taken over 2009 and I’m not about to let them ruin 2010 for me.

Here are the top 10 celebrities I could do without in 2010:

1. Lindsay Lohan – We all get it. You have daddy issues. He won’t support you. And by you I mean your addiction to prescription drugs, cocaine and spray-on tans. You’ve drained this girl’s pity dry after your 100^th failed attempt at rehab. Get clean or be gone, you orange oompa loompa.

2. The Gosselins – I just don’t think I’ll ever be able to forgive you for what you’ve done to those adorable kids. You should both be ashamed of yourselves. Maddie and Cara act more mature than you have this past year. And I don’t care how many times you change your hairstyle, Kate, I’m over you.

3. Kanye West – I’ve loathed you for years, Mr. West. Remember this humble quote: “I realize that my place and position in history is that I will go down as the voice of this generation, of this decade, I will be the loudest voice.”  You certainly were the loudest voice at the VMA’s this year, sir. And you will go down in history as an arrogant, SOB. Oopsies. Read More »

They must be paying per crazy over there.

Dr. Phil is a sexual predator?

No more David Beckham undies ads.

Zach Braff is alive!

Staying sane on parent’s weekend.

Kanye’s clothing line…isn’t happening.

Fact: I love famous men. Love them. No matter what movie or TV show I’m watching or what gossip magazine I’m reading, I can always pick out at least one person that I would totally ride the Sexy Train to Dirtytown with. (Example? The other day I was chatting with my lady friend about the do-ability of Jerry Seinfeld. No joke.)

But despite all their fame and money and ready access to plastic surgery, there are some celebrities that are too terrifying even for a fame skank like myself to consider acceptable. Here’s a rundown of the top five male celebs I’d rather saw my leg off than get nekkid with. Read More »

We all have them. Those celebrities we can’t help liking, even though we can’t quite figure out why. They may not be traditionally attractive, but whether they have a fabulous talent or just make you happy, you find yourself swooning over them. I call them embarrassing celebrity crushes and I’ve been known to have many of them. No need to make fun of me; trust me, my friends do it more than enough.

My Top 5 Embarrassing Celebrity Crushes:

1) Donny Osmond

You know it’s bad when your friend texts you “over 100 Osmonds on Oprah,” and 5 minutes later your mom calls and says, “Donny is on Oprah!!” And my response? “Duh. It’s a rerun; I’ve seen it already.” Seriously though, how can you not think this man is adorable? His smile makes me melt and when he sings “Puppy Love,” I want to jump him. I saw him in concert, and yes, I was the only person under 45. And I am OK with that…men like younger women, right? Read More »

In case you live under a rock, Britney Spears has officially gone crazier than any of us thought possible.

After freaking her sh*t last Thursday night when it came time to return her two sons to their less insane parent, Spears participated in a three-hour standoff before being rushed to a hospital on a stretcher and checking herself out less than 48 hours later (apparently too early for people admitted with psychological issues). While nobody’s saying exactly why Spears was taken to Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, it’s been reported that at the time of her hospitalization, she was “under the influence of an unknown substance”.

As if the circus wasn’t big enough, TV’s favorite media-whore “therapist” Dr. Phil got himself involved in Brit’s debacle, visiting her as she was checking out of the hospital and subsequently telling every news outlet that he was “very concerned” for her.

“My meeting with Britney and some family members this morning in her room at Cedars leaves me convinced more than ever that she is in dire need of both medical and psychological intervention.” The TV doc is quoted as saying. “She was released moments before my arrival and was packing when I entered the room. We visited for about an hour before I walked with her to her car. I am very concerned for her.” Read More »

I get it. Guys like sex…and guys like competition. So naturally, guys make it a competition to see who has more sex. Whether it is a points game (extra points for threesomes or two girls in one night-obvi) or just listing off their sex stats. Guys go out in search of a hookup to add to their list.

And so, the number-game-guys seek out one of us girls to take home. And we ladies cast the fact aside that he is, admittedly a huge MW (Man-Whore), and strip right down to our Hanky-Panky’s. I mean, clearly if everyone else wanted him, there must be something appealing that we should want too. And naively we think we will be the one to change him and tame him. Right?

Soooo Wrong. Read More »

Whenever I happen to look up from the piles and stacks of work on my desk, flip through (mostly) bad TV, or go out with friends to a bar where I usually can’t afford more than an ice cold Pabst, the same realization dawns on me time and time again. Everyone is pairing off! …or at least, trying to.

Today’s gimmie gimmie NOW society doesn’t have much patience when it comes to finding a significant other. Casual hook-ups are becoming more and more acceptable, and internet dating is allowing us to meet tons of people in insanely quick succession. With all the opportunities swarming around us, almost every movie or television show we watch featuring a love story, and bestsellers like He’s Just Not That Into You and 365 Proven Ways to Find Love in Less Than a Year giving any and all advice you could ever desire in the area of dating (though my girl Abigail rightly points out such “advice” isn’t always right…or even close to it), it’s hard to imagine a life that doesn’t include a partner. Read More »