I’m back in action after two wildly successful performances of THE HOOK-UP CONVERSATIONS: L.A. edition and one wildly consuming 24-hour stomach bug, which by some grace of god came one day after the shows. Today’s topic is inspired by a monologue that was performed in both the NY and LA versions of the HUC’s by my good friend Chris Jacobs. It’s a comedic piece about …

I’m going to be completely honest. This whole thing started because upon venting about how I’m struggling to stay a-float with real work and blog work and freelance work and The Hook-up Conversations R said, “what can I do to help” and I jokingly said, “write tomorrow’s blog post.” “I thought you’d never ask,” he said. And so began what I assumed would be the …

Shelf girls (n) – from the Latin meaning girls who inhabit a space most commonly used to store things (i.e. books, games)The first term was dropped over yesterday’s sushi lunch with my friend Andrea. We were talking about some relationship-related issue when Andrea let me in on her shelf girl theory. There’s nothing I love more than a succinct categorization for a frustrating interpersonal phenomenon …

I was thinking about Patti’s no-sharing-a-bed-until-you’re-in-a-committed-relationship policy the other day. That’s “Patti” as in Patti Stanger of Bravo’s Millionaire Matchmaker who famously demands that her “matches” do not engage in any hooking up before committing to a monogamous relationship. Kissing, touching, light-to-heavy petting is fine. But anything more is out, including sleep overs of any kind. Full disclosure – I’m of the belief that if …

So this is interesting. eHarmony – makers of ridiculous commercials and the successful matches that inspire them – has come out with a new study about what makes or breaks a relationship. The results come from questions that service asks during their “Guided Communication process” – online daters as asked to share their relationship “must-haves” and “can’t stands” with their matches. They analyzed what more …