I’m an American and I’m not rushing home. — “Oh my gosh, baby, look at this,” my girlfriend called to me. I was sitting on the rooftop terrace of our Airbnb in Split, Croatia, watching the sunset over the Adriatic Sea. “What?” I called back, not wanting to move. “Just come look,” she said again. …

“I have become (un)comfortably numb.” — When I watched my best friend Cody die just a couple of months after we graduated from high school, I was devastated. That was ten years ago this August. In that time, I’ve dealt with deep unrelenting anger, powerful and empty sadness, and, in response to the years of grief…

Are we friends, lovers, or both? — People often say that their partner is also their best friend. This is because there is an unmistakable level of comfort and vulnerability in a sexual relationship that rivals even your closest platonic friendships. But in a sexual relationship, this comfortability comes with a greater responsibility to uphold certain boundaries. …

23 hours with no bathroom stops or air conditioning. — Taking busses while traveling is a great way to get around. It’s cheap, you see the land that you are traveling through, and you get to be amongst the locals. However, not all busses are created equal. A pampered bus tour through London is a far cry from standing on…

It’s not always about cruises and sunshine. — Kotor, Montenegro is a sleepy little town nestled between towering granite peaks and a sparkling blue bay. It boasts incredible views, medieval architecture, and the clearest mountain streams you will ever see. But come late spring, Kotor transforms from a tired, rainy village into a bustling tourist destination that harbors…

The answer may surprise you. — This one is for all my single dudes out there — specifically the ones who need to get laid. I know the pain of having your horny optimism smashed to bits every weekend. The weight of waking up alone on Sunday mornings with nothing but a sad boner and a…

Don’t say “I do” just yet… — I was at a bar in London last night with my girlfriend. We were getting drinks with a couple that she had met while traveling through Thailand a year earlier. The guy, Jay, was from London and his girlfriend, Tiffany, was from Quebec. …

A complete guide for the clueless boyfriend. Listen up, fellas. Because what I’m about to tell you has the potential to squash fights with your lady before they even begin. That’s right. No more break-up threats, slammed doors, or sleepless nights on the couch. But don’t get me wrong here. …

Even though it won’t guarantee you sh*t. It was a bright sunny day down at the river. My girlfriend Ally, myself, and a bunch of friends were enjoying a day of swimming, BBQing, and drinking. Everything was perfect… until Jack showed up. “Don’t look now Sweez,” my buddy said to…