Boyfriends - xoJane

I Have a Health Problem You Can't See, and I Feel Like I Have to Tackle It Alone

Amy Beecher — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 15:00:00 -0400

When you’re young and you have issues with your mobility that aren’t obviously signposted by something visible like crutches or a cast, it brings you up against some fairly unpleasant attitudes.

It Happened To Me: My Boyfriend's Last Girlfriend Was A Hooker

Anonymous — Thu, 16 May 2013 14:00:00 -0400

How could my cherished and super-lovely professional boyfriend have pined for a woman who made a career out of selling sex?   And if she fucked guys for a living, was she far better in bed than me?

It Happened To Me: I Met my Boyfriend On Ashley Madison

Andi Chinaski — Thu, 16 May 2013 11:00:00 -0400

Since the quest for a conventional relationship was clearly not working out for me, I decided in a moment of low self-worth, that I was going to actively seek out married men.

MY IRON DEFICIENCY IS RUINING MY RELATIONSHIP! How To Achieve Better Blood Circulation

Tynan Sinks — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 11:30:00 -0400

My hands and feet, like my heart, are ice cold.

I'm The Girl Who Slept With Your Boyfriend

Alicia Hamilton — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 17:00:00 -0400

Being in love isn’t an option. You wish it was and you would love to say that your relationships could last more then a night, a week, a month, a year but that’s not your reality.

Am I A Douche For Pushing Beauty Products On My Boyfriend?

Caitlin Thornton — Fri, 12 Apr 2013 12:00:00 -0400

I think he’s ridiculously good looking. I just think he needs help sometimes.

Could You Date Someone With Terrible Fashion Sense?

Somer Sherwood — Mon, 11 Feb 2013 12:00:00 -0500

Because we met at work, I had no idea what atrocities were waiting in my boyfriend's casual wardrobe. Think "your dad on vacation in Florida in 1989."

Could You Get Into a Long-Distance Marriage?

Somer Sherwood — Wed, 06 Feb 2013 17:00:00 -0500

I always envied my ex-mother-in-law, who has what I consider to be the perfect cohabitation arrangement with her boyfriend of 20+ years. He lives in the upstairs apartment, and she lives downstairs.

Get Out of My Face, I Love You: Moving In With Your Significant Other

Louise Hung — Fri, 25 Jan 2013 13:00:00 -0500

Lack of personal space, in my opinion, is the root of all evil.

Science Explains Why I Seriously Once Checked Out My Own Reflection in a Gay Bar

Kate Conway — Mon, 10 Dec 2012 14:30:00 -0500

A new study out of France suggests that dudes tend to go for ladies who look like them, suggesting that all of my Danny Pudi fantasies are probably for naught.

It Happened to Me: I Became Friends With The Girl Who Stole My Boyfriend

Daisy Buchanan — Mon, 30 Jul 2012 15:30:47 -0400

Be cool. Don’t ask too many questions. And don’t get paranoid about the fact that he’s spending every spare second with his friend Betty.

The Price of Love When You're Taller Than Your Mate: Flat Shoes and Bad Posture

Rachel England — Wed, 25 Jul 2012 11:00:19 -0400

My loved-up state does not stop me looking at shorter girls with a kind of envy that next to their blokes, they’re always going to look cute and comparatively slender.

The Shining Knights of the Aurora Movie Theater

Katie J. M. Baker of Jezebel — Tue, 24 Jul 2012 15:31:16 -0400

I can't stop thinking about the three men who died taking bullets for their girlfriends. Words and phrases used to describe the men by their lovers and families include "gentlemen," "the kind of guy you want your daughter to be with," and multiple variations on the word "hero."

Are You a Jesus Girlfriend?

Emily V Gordon — Thu, 05 Jul 2012 09:00:20 -0400

Have you ever wondered how your boyfriend would eat/have clothes without you? Have you frequently been told by dudes how "perfect" you are for them, followed by "I don't know how you put up with me"? If so, then you might be a Jesus Girlfriend.

I Would Never Give a Crying Baby My Baseball

Daisy — Fri, 27 Apr 2012 14:00:22 -0400

First of all, there's no crying in baseball. Second of all, it's not yours unless you catch it. Third of all, I don't make the rules, I just live by them.

I'm Too Jealous to Upgrade My Boyfriend's Wardrobe

Veronica — Wed, 25 Apr 2012 12:00:22 -0400

Basically, my boyfriend wants me to help him build a new, more stylish wardrobe, but I'm not into other chicks sizing up my work.

THE CAT MARNELL SCHOOL OF DATING: "If You Don't Call Me Back In 15 Minutes, Then I'm Burning Myself With A Cigarette"

Julie — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 12:00:08 -0500

Cat teaches by example, and she's always trying to show me new things, especially how to handle dudes.

Help! I Don’t Know What To Call The Person With Whom I Am Romantically Involved

Alli — Thu, 17 Nov 2011 13:00:13 -0500

Am I overthinking this? There has to be something better than "boyfriend" for those of us past the age of 20.

Compelling Reader Comment Of The Week: Imaginary Cats And Dogs Edition

Madeline — Fri, 09 Sep 2011 16:29:47 -0400

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