What's the Balance in Your Relationship?


Updated 02/17/10 12:58 PM · Posted by LilSugar · 5 comments

What's the Balance in Your Relationship?

It's easy for things to be "even" when a couple just has to worry about themselves, but when children enter the mix usually one parent ends up doing a bit more than the other. In some cases, a lot more. When tending to baby, shuttling the kiddos to school, working, mapping out the family calendar, balancing the finances and sneaking in quality time have all been considered, how do you and your Read more

Grey's Anatomy Rundown, "Migration"


Updated 05/11/12 5:06 PM · Posted by · 1 comment

Grey's Anatomy "Migration" Recap

Usually it's the season finales of Grey's Anatomy that leave us in the lurch, but this week's episode has its very own jaw-dropping cliffhanger. As the residents scramble to figure out whether they will stay in Seattle or move on to greener pastures, every character on the show has something to ruminate on. The party line this week comes from Dr. Webber, who says, "Make sure your ringer's on," as Read more

Who Should Play Anastasia in Fifty Shades of Grey?


Updated 05/24/12 8:56 PM · Posted by · 79 comments

50 Shades of Grey Anastasia Casting

There's been plenty of buzz about who Universal will cast in the upcoming movie adaptation of Fifty Shades of Grey, especially with Alexander Skarsgard and Ian Somerhalder expressing interest in playing Christian Grey. But let's shift gears a bit and put the spotlight on the female lead, Anastasia Steele. In the books, Christian's love interest is a 21-year-old who's never had sex before, let Read more

"I Want to Have My Cake and Eat It Too"


Updated 04/23/12 6:35 AM · Posted by · 7 comments

Balancing Casual Relationships With Two Guys

This week's confession comes from our anonymous Confession Booth group in the TrèsSugar Community. Weigh in with your advice below. There are two guys in my life, one with whom I share great sexual chemistry and an equally matched sex drive. He's respectful and interesting, but I doubt I'd ever want anything beyond a friends-with-benefits situation. I'm not as physically familiar with the other Read more

Fifty Shades of Grey, Fight Club, and the Complications of Male Dominance


Updated 04/27/12 2:05 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Fifty Shades of Grey and Male Dominance

We're happy to present this story from one of our favorite sites, The Good Men Project. Clarisse Thorn sees nothing new in eroticized images of male dominance and violence, but she sees plenty that's thought-provoking. Much is being made of the highly successful S&M erotica novel 50 Shades of Grey. People are blaming feminism for making women into submissives, blaming feminism for preventing Read more

Famous Women With Alternative Views on Happily Ever After


Updated 04/27/12 4:06 PM · Posted by · 5 comments

Women Who Don't Want to Get Married

Wedding season is in full force, but not all women are committed to the institution of marriage. With career success, friendships, travel, or other hobbies taking priority, many women don't have bridal on the brain. Or perhaps experience has helped some decide traditional relationships just won't work for them. Famous women often make headlines when they say "I don't" to marriage, kids, or other Read more

Mad Men's 5 Maddest Moments: "Far Away Places"


Updated 04/23/12 5:23 PM · Posted by · 2 comments

Mad Men Recap "Far Away Places"

The relationships of Peggy, Don, and Roger are the focus of this week's Mad Men, and we see them each engage in some pretty dramatic behavior while dealing with their personal lives. Peggy and Don can't find the best balance between their partners and their careers, while Roger seems to finally get the resolution he needs from his marriage in order to move forward. There are a couple of jarring Read more

5 Dating Don'ts From the Girls Premiere


Updated 04/17/12 9:56 AM · Posted by · 1 comment

Girls TV Show Premiere

HBO's new show Girls premiered last night, and while we enjoyed seeing this modern, messier take on the Sex and the City formula — group of female friends deal with dating and relationship drama in New York City — sometimes the realities of the dating world can be a bit cringe-inducing (albeit relatable). In this inaugural episode we meet two main couples: Hannah (Lena Dunham) and the guy Read more

The 9 Best Sibling Relationships From '90s TV


Updated 04/12/12 11:56 PM · Posted by · 5 comments

'90s TV Show Siblings

In honor of National Siblings Day, we're taking a look back at some of our favorite sibling relationships from '90s TV shows. The best picks seem to balance both teasing and friendship, both bickering and understanding — plus a handful of sweet and sappy bonding moments. From the Tanner sisters to the Taylor brothers, here are nine of the best sibling relationships from '90s TV. Read more

Jennifer Westfeldt on Relationship Inspiration For Friends With Kids


Updated 03/07/12 12:20 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Jennifer Westfeldt Friends With Kids Interview

The writer, director, and star of romantic comedy Friends With Kids, Jennifer Westfeldt, recently shared with us her relationship inspiration for the film (which also stars her real-life partner, Jon Hamm) and her advice for balancing family life with a romantic relationship. The movie centers on two friends, played by Adam Scott and Jennifer, who decide to have a baby together without being in Read more