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Dear Poll: Would You Pass on Puppy Love?

DearSugar — Tue, 20 Jan 2009 09:00:00 PST

There's no denying that your first relationship is equally as exciting as it is terrifying, but I don't know many people who would turn down the initial infatuation you feel when you meet someone you really like. According to Dr. Malcolm Brynin of the University of Essex, however, it's that "puppy love" that actually damages future, more mature relationships. Since intense love creatures unrealistic goals, he feels:

If you had a very passionate first relationship and allow that feeling to become your benchmark for a relationship dynamic, then it becomes inevitable that future, more adult partnerships will seem boring and a disappointment.

I happen to think we all learn something from each relationship, even those idealistic puppy love ones. But tell me, do you agree with Dr. Brynin when he says, "In an ideal world, you would wake up already in your second relationship"?

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Six- and 7-Year-Old German Kids Set Out to Elope in Africa

LilSugar — Tue, 06 Jan 2009 06:00:53 PST

I'm pretty sure this surpasses the term puppy love. A couple of German children decided to skip doodling each other's names on their notebooks and set out to elope in Africa. And, they weren't about to skimp on any details. After devising a plan while their families celebrated New Year's Eve together, the kids packed all the marriage and honeymoon must haves - sunglasses, swimming trunks, a lilo, and a sibling!

One report said:

The pair identified as Mika and Anna-Lena "are very much in love and decided to get married in Africa where it is warm, taking with them as a witness Anna-Lena's little sister, aged five," police spokesman Holger Jureczko told AFP.

The tykes took off while their parents slept and boarded a nearby tram en route to a central station where the tots could connect with another train to the airport. There, a security guard got suspicious and contacted police, who alerted the lovebirds' parents.

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Puppy Love: Upstaged

PetSugar — Mon, 10 Nov 2008 12:00:14 PST

In the latest installment of Puppy Love, the relationship between cute dogs and, well, finding a new relationship is up for debate. While some people use dogs to get digits, others (like one of the stars of this short) think it's "such a lame and expected gimmick." Before telling me how you feel, watch the situation play itself out in the video below.

Super-Cute Video: Dogs and the Women Who Love Them (featuring Famke Janssen and Licorice!)

PetSugar — Thu, 30 Oct 2008 00:30:40 PDT

With a name like Puppy Love, what's not to like? The scripted anthology of 10 short films discusses dog lovers and the people who love them . . . or in this case, don't love them so much. The first film features "Maya" (Famke Janssen) and her cutie pie we recognize as Licorice (playing a pooch named "Owen") – plus very vocal friends sharing opinions on just what's coming between her and her relationships with men.

Eeks! Now I've been called pet-obsessed by many – hello, it's my job! – so I can relate to this feeble defense and adoration for the handsome smooshy. I can't wait to see what's up next!

Best in Show: the 2012 Golden Collar Award Nominees

Nancy Einhart — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 19:02:08 PST

Welcome to the dog days of award season. Hot on the heels of Martin Scorsese's successful write-in campaign for Blackie, the canine star of Hugo, here's a look at the rest of the pooches vying for an honor from the first-ever Golden Collar Awards.

Handed out by Dog News Daily, the Golden Collar Awards will take place on Feb. 13 at the dog-friendly Hotel Palomar in LA. Who are you rooting for? Check out the full list of nominees.

Sugar Shout Out: Tour Jennifer Aniston's Huge New Bel Air Buy

Lauren Turner — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 23:59:49 PST

Get Benjamin's Look: 5 Sweet Animal Pullovers

Kate Stahl — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 11:22:56 PST

There's no denying Benjamin Brady's amazing genetic code has led to some adorable looks, but the cute offspring of Gisele Bundchen and Tom Brady is also rocking some cool, classic styles. We recently fell in love with Ben's tiny puppy sweater, and we tracked it down at one of our favorite kids clothiers, Bambeeno Cashmere. The cashmere sweater is definitely a luxury item, but we found similar style options for your lil guy at a range of price points. Keep clicking to check out all of the Ben Brady-inspired cuteness!

7 Tips For Creating Interior Design Boards on Pinterest

Anna Monette Roberts — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 16:38:41 PST

You can pin pictures of puppies, wedding gowns, and mouthwatering cookies, but if you are looking to better organize your design-centered Pinterest boards, it helps to have some quick tips to keep you organized and focused.

Here are some interior design board themes:

Home redecoration: Create boards for each room you are redecorating, and post pictures of furniture, paint colors, and designs you love to help you visualize your project.
Fantasy dream homes: Perhaps you will never be an owner of a ski lodge or a beach vacation home, but that doesn't mean you can't dream about them via the Internet.
Seasonal: Whether it's a season like Winter or Summer or a specific holiday like Valentine's Day or the Fourth of July, create a board to inspire your seasonal decor or decorations for an upcoming party.
Mood or color themed: Pick a mood like romantic or a color like blue, which beautifully and instantly unifies pins under one theme.
DIY heaven: Replicate beautiful crafts like a decorative chalkboard cheese plate or simply view the DIY photos in awe.
Shapes and styles: For smaller items like furniture or coffee table decor, go with items that have the same shape or same design style.
Random but cute: Whether it's a board of dogs sleeping on sofas or quirky decorative trinkets, anything goes (decor-wise) on Pinterest, so find a unique way to share photos that are already circulating.

For virtual pinboard bliss, remember the number one Pinterest rule: source all the photos you pin. Follow CasaSugar on Pinterest to see what boards we've created and what furniture, art, and designs are catching our eye.

Source: Saipua and Style By Emily Henderson

The Vampire Diaries "The New Deal": The Good, the Bad, and the Bloody

Becky Kirsch — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 12:16:02 PST

The Vampire Diaries made its triumphant return after a long hiatus, and boy was this episode worth the wait. It's not the most action-packed episode we've ever seen, but there was a hell of a lot of plot development to make up for that. More specifically, I'm talking about the major OMG moment that happened in the final minutes!

Family is the running theme this week, as Klaus is trying to recover his ~~coffins~~ family members, and naturally he uses Elena's loved ones as bait. Meanwhile, Elena is having some problems relating to Jeremy, who is suddenly acting like his rebellious, season-one self. And, of course, it wouldn't be The Vampire Diaries without some friction between Damon and Stefan. Ready to break down this particularly juicy episode? Just

Merry Puppy Christmas!

PetSugar — Sun, 25 Dec 2011 03:33:46 PST

Merry Christmas from PetSugar! While we might not be able to gift you with a cute puppy, we can offer you this video of playful puppies tearing up the presents under the tree. After all, it's what everyone really hopes they receive at Christmas . . . an adorable, tiny ball of fluff and cuteness. Even if you aren't gifted with a playful pup this Christmas morning by a loved one, there's always next year, right?

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