Author Archives: Lisa Bonos

In life, it truly is better and less selfish to give without being concerned with what you will receive. However, when a lopsided tally reigns in the bedroom, someone needs to settle the score. Let’s face it; talking about sexual acts with your boyfriend, girlfriend or quasi-significant other is hard. Asking for what you need […]

There’s a reason ““ besides ratings ““ that the characters on “Friends” started to date each other. Sure, Ross, Rachel, Monica and Chandler are hot, funny and successful, but the friend-to-lover trope is more than a plot twist to keep a seasoned show afloat. Falling for a friend is one reality-applicable pilot pitch that also […]

So you’re still waiting for the perfect Valentine’s Day, huh? Hoping for the surprise flower delivery and declaration of love from someone who probably doesn’t even know you exist? Praying your good friend will read your mind, realize you want something more, and finally make the first move for you? Depressed there’s no one even […]

Close your eyes and imagine the following scenario: You’ve had two too many glasses of Sex on the Beach. You think you’re OK to drive. You get in the car and attempt to drive home ““ only to crash your car into the center divider, killing yourself and the front-seat passenger. Now imagine another hypothetical […]

If you’ve ever parroted the lame “I-don’t-have-time-for-a-relationship” excuse for not getting romantically involved, it’s time to realize that’s precisely what it is ““ an excuse. And those of you who’ve accepted this line as true or understandable, it’s time to stop kidding yourself. This may sound harsh, but it’s the truth. If someone says they […]

Online, “instant” communication can be pretty great. Appointments can be arranged or rescheduled, questions answered and some business dealings can be conducted over the Internet. Even quicker than e-mail and possibly as addictive as an illegal substance, AOL Instant Messenger is a communication phenomenon among college students. Besides the convenience factor, communication over AIM can […]

As the new year spurs thoughts of qualities we want to change about ourselves and what we can do to make ourselves happier, finding or improving love relationships is often near the top of the list. But if you’re currently “missing” a relationship in your life and have decided to go about finding one, I’ve […]