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you lead with your money foot, you’ll zap the romance, send the relationship right into business mode, and bring on instant below-the-belt deflation.
Lisa Johnson Mandell • Become Your Own Matchmaker: 8 Easy Steps for Attracting Your Perfect Mate
There’s a nosy pleasure in that,
Adam Moss • The Work of Art: How Something Comes from Nothing
Craig will do anything his mother asks even if the request conflicts with Erin’s needs, and the partners often fight about how connected Craig is to his mother. During their arguments Erin frequently asks, “Are you married to me or to your mom?” Craig believes love must be earned by helping the other person through their pain and works hard to be
... See moreAdam Smith • Exhausted Wives, Bewildered Husbands: Why your marriage is hurting, and how to blossom as a couple
Always provide a physical location for every moment of your story.
Dan Kennedy • Storyworthy: Engage, Teach, Persuade, and Change Your Life through the Power of Storytelling
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Charlotte Gilman • Herland
“I can’t go on,” Mystery went on. “It’s futile.” With a rote gesture, she reached into a drawer, pulled out a small package of tissues, and handed it to him. As Mystery reached for the package, he looked up and met her eyes for the first time. He froze and stared at her silently. She was surprisingly cute for a clinic like this. A flicker of
... See moreNeil Strauss • The Game
where on your list do you rank selflessness and humility
Lori Gottlieb • Mr Good Enough: The case for choosing a Real Man over holding out for Mr Perfect
That’s how we get to the deeper meaning of the story, and often at the core is some form of grief. But a lot of plot stands in between.
Lori Gottlieb • Maybe You Should Talk to Someone: A Therapist, HER Therapist, and Our Lives Revealed
Maybe I have a crush on an older man. Again. It’s pretty much part of my personality now. I’ve always had a thing for older men. I like to bug Summer about her dad being hot—but I’m not really joking. I need therapy.