Why YOUR Sexual Past is None of HIS Business

Q: Hi Emily! I’m 24 and my boyfriend is 42, and lately we have been having problems with his—as he calls it—“retroactive jealousy”. Though I am much younger than him, I’ve had many more lovers than he has. As a result, he’s always bringing up my past experiences and comparing them to his own. He constantly bombards me with questions and asks me to recall memories that I would rather not think about. Is it okay that he’s asking me to divulge my sexual history to him? What good could possibly come of it? How do I help him understand that my past has nothing to do with our present? Read more

Daily horoscopes: April 19, 2016

ARIES.

(March 20 - April 19):

You’re having second thoughts about that ultimatum you issued and it’s probably just as well. Signal to the other party that you’re open for a discussion.

TAURUS.

(April 20 - May 20):

Maximize the motivational energies of today’s Venus/Pluto square and enlist the services of a physical trainer or life coach. Start now and you’ll be showing off results by summer. Read more

How to still be a good partner when you’re depressed

Depression is serious and sad and debilitating. It can overwhelm you and make you feel like nothing’s possible. But, as hard as it is to remember, something is always possible. It may not be the best-case scenario, but it’s something. When you’re depressed, you won’t be the best girlfriend, husband, boyfriend or wife to your bae. But, you can take a few key steps to still be a good one. Here’s what you should do. Read more

Daily horoscopes: April 18, 2016

ARIES.

(March 20 - April 19):

Barking at loved ones isn’t conducive to building support. They want to be there for you. Show them how today.

TAURUS.

(April 20 - May 20):

This is a good time to seek counseling, financial advice, or a friend’s support. You need to unburden yourself. Read more

The Power of FaceTime

I'm going to ask you a direct question. I want you to think about the answer before you read on. How many times have you met somebody on a date, who you've either been set up with, or you met online, or on one of those silly dating apps like Tinder or Bumble... How many times have you met a person, and when you met them, there was zero chemistry? Read more

What to do when your friend is too obsessed with her man

Have you all been reading what Kanye has been tweeting about Kim recently? It’s actually very sweet. He’s been very vocal about how much he adores Kim and thinks she’s the best thing in the world. And that really warms my heart. Other folks are acting like Kanye is going overboard with his praise of Kim. I’m not in that camp, but the commentary did get me thinking about those friends that get obsessed with the man they’re dating. You know the type? She disappears and one the seldom cases you do see her, she only talks about him? Read more