This week, I am focusing full attention on web sites offering love and relationship advice. There are a gazillion out there, but have no fear — I've sifted through them for you. Below, I've included the links and descriptions of the top sites offering readers help, support and lots of tender loving guidance. I chose to present thirteen in honor of Friday the 13th! Instead of being frightful of bad luck, we'll concentrate on using our energy toward making love a powerful force in our lives. Enjoy!
Single Minded — Located within HomeArts's "Kiss.Net," this unique feature offers a love and romance-related discussion forum. The host, Maggie, advises all her "uncoupled" readers toward making the most of their relationships. Other special sections include: "Maggie says...," Training tips, Lure of the forbidden and "Bet your heart." There is even an option (form) for directly e-mailing a story/submission to a friend or lover. Swoon's Advice Central — The "Ask Us Anything" section includes a nifty built-in search engine for reviewing the archives. If your current problem or concern has not yet been addressed, contact one of the two advisors. "Jane Err" will give her most solemn attempt to "bail you out of interpersonal screw-ups." For a male point of view, contact Ian, who prides himself on his handling of issues related to sex, love, & rock'n roll. Also enlightening are Ian's "make out music" suggestions. Miss Lonelyhearts — If discreet, prompt, helpful advice is what you're looking for, visit this "Incurable Romantix" exclusive site. E-mail submissions are answered anonymously in this on-going column for the "lovelorn." Ask Dr. Love — Dr. Love (also known as Dr. Jamie Turdorf) posts three weekly requests for advice, along with her expert opinions. She also offers private counseling, ten tips and an intro to her upcoming book. Dr. Love is a columnist (plus) whom is known worldwide for her scientifically proven relationship techniques. Ask Me Anything — Here's a "frank guide to love, sex, marriage, & other complicated stuff!" As a Redbook exclusive advisor, Ellen Welty welcomes — no, encourages questions ranging from the mundane to the outrageous and everything in between. Love Online — Phyllis Phlegar is the hostess who is "there" to help with your online relationship highs & woes. She addresses both friendship as well as love interest bonds in her discussions. A link to her related weekly column is also anchored to this page.
