Mentellect

All right, brass tacks. We’ve talked about what DNA looks like, how coffee affects your physiology and the boldness of those who go into the beyond. But I know why you’re really here. You want to know what science has to say about picking up women. I get it. With all those studies and scrutiny, someone must have figured something [...]

Welcome back to Mentellect Q&A, where Jillian and Russ solve your burning relationship quandaries. This week sees you through what to do when a girl asks where a relationship is going, how to handle a girlfriend’s ex wanting to meet for drinks, and the double standard of whether or not guys can truly just be friends with females. Let’s have [...]

So you and your friends have outgrown Pokémon — but you don’t want to lose the competitive fervor that came with “catching ‘em all?” Sounds like it’s time to take on the next logical step in the hobby ladder: Chickspotting. We know what you’re thinking; “What in the blue Hell are you babbling about?” “You stay away from me or [...]

Part 2 | Part 1 You may feel that you already know as much as there is to know about your mate, but knowing everything about them and understanding them are two completely different concepts. When it comes to relationships, understanding your partner on a very deep level is the key to avoiding unnecessary fights. You may feel that you [...]

Welcome to the inaugural edition of Mentellect Q&A, featuring the sound counsel of our very own: Jillian and Russ. Each week they’ll choose a set of questions from you, our loyal, beautiful readers; questions that range from relationship advice, to life’s conundrums, to the very psyche of your fellow man or woman and then dole out the best advice possible. [...]

Now that you have spent a week on the ever humbling task of unconditionally accepting the blame for every bit of negativity you have contributed to your relationship, you are ready for “The Talk.” Having the talk with your partner can certainly be uncomfortable and awkward and could even end things altogether, but it needs to happen in order to [...]

Before you can work toward a healthier relationship, you need to have a firm grasp on what that entails. A healthy relationship is based on trust, respect, compassion, appreciation, and forgiveness. Part 1 of 5 As far as relationships are concerned, most people spend their 20′s trying to navigate the complete shitstorm that is dating. Drama, lies, jealousy, trust issues, [...]

1. Be Yourself and You’ll Inevitably Find Your Soulmate “You sure you don’t want to hear anymore about my Pog collection, dollface? Actually, I could just show you; ma dukes won’t be home for another two hours.” You’ve heard this age-old aphorism from every Frank, Dick, and Sally under the sun: “Be yourself and the right one will come along [...]

It’s common knowledge that the contents of all those women’s magazines found in the checkout aisle of your local supermarket offering “sage” wisdom about the dating world and the behavioral patterns of the opposite sex range from “slightly embellishing,” to “downright full of shit,” on the truthfulness meter.  Hey, I can sympathize;  it’s fun to poke fun at the opposite [...]