Anyone else out there as obsessed with Orange is the New Black as I am? I swear if David didn’t pull me away from my Netflix and force me to live a normal human life, I’d have watched all 13 episodes in one sitting without showering, eating or even bathroom breaks. It’s so effing good! I don’t want to give anything away, even anything from season 1, but I will say that Piper and Larry’s relationship is so interesting. For anyone who’s living under a rock, the show is about Piper Chapman, who gets sent to a women’s prison for a decade old crime, leaving her fiancé out in the free world. Needless to say, this complicates their relationship. It got me thinking about couples where it feels like each partner is on a different planet. This separate world feeling doesn’t have to come from something as extreme as a prison sentence. It can happen when one person stays at home and the other works or when you’re in a long distance relationship or even when one person is extremely into a hobby (sports, video games or, um, Netflix!) and the other person is really not. Here’s how to bridge a gap between two worlds. Read more
In Los Angeles, people are always busy.
Busy in a meeting, busy on a conference call or even busy on a conference call trying to arrange a meeting.
I honestly think I have a better chance of coordinating dinner with the President than I have with some of my friends these days.
When I finally get people to meet up for dinner and a little human interaction, it’s a battle to see who can stay off their phones and concentrate on being present and enjoying the moment. I have always promised myself that I would never be one of those people, too busy to make time for his close friends. Read more
If you’re dating with children, chances are you’re anxious about choosing the right kind of partner. We all want our children to see us in a healthy relationship with someone who treats us right.
But even if you’re lucky enough to find yourself in what seems like a great relationship, you still may be second-guessing it.
Don’t worry - there’s hope for you to turn that nagging fear into confidence! Trust me, I’ve been there. Luckily after dating many wrong men, I finally found myself with the right one. Read more
Sometimes the only thing that will complete a look fit for a night out is lashes – big, bold, and dramatic. When mascara just can't cut it, false lashes are a great beauty tool to reach for. With lashes for every look and occasion, the key is finding the right fit and style for you. As a picky lash wearer myself, I'm very finicky about the comfort of the lash band – it has to be thin, flexible, and lightweight to make all-night wear achievable. Here are 4 of my favorite comfy, yet chiclashes to keep your eye area well-dressed for any affair! Read more
No matter what type of relationship you're in, I truly believe that every relationship can be better. You could be neglecting certain parts of your relationship, or maybe you feel like some of the spark is gone. Regardless of where you are at in your relationship right now, here are six simple tips to make it that much better (and to help you make it outstanding)! Read more
Sorry to take a break from my summer series, but I have some big new to share with you! Patti is making a special trip to NYC to lead an event that I am hosting for fabulous singles, on the evening of Thursday, July 10th starting at 5PM. Read more
