We've all heard that in order to have a friend, you have to be a friend.  I've recently discovered that this basic principle applies to all kinds of relationships: with family, with co-workers and with significant others.

I've talked about my absolute distrust (and disgust) of online dating sites before. It's not that I don't think they can't work out for others, but I personally would just rather meet someone in a "cute" old-fashioned way, like through mutual friends or at a party. Maybe I'm behind the times, but that's what I feel comfortable with.

I know they call it the "dating game" for a reason, but is tricking a man into being with you really acceptable?

Apparently,  Margaret Kent, author of How to Marry the Man of Your Choice, thinks so.

Lately, I've been running.  Two miles.  Every day.  This is quite different from my usual after school routine a few months ago which had included a bottle of Carlo and reality T.V.

In relationships, I've always been a fighter. I've been a lover as well, but when I'm pissed – you know it. And so does everybody else within a half-mile.

As of late, my love life has been pretty non-existent. I blame it on lots of things: hanging out with same friends as my ex, partying at the same places weekend after weekend, being way too wrapped up in school to even fathom the idea of a relationship.

When I was in junior high, all I wanted was a boyfriend who had his lip pierced. And dyed black hair. And possibly a tattoo…or two. Those were my only stipulations.