
Dear Sugar,
My boyfriend of four years and I broke up seven months ago. Three days after we broke up, he started hooking up with a new girl. For the past seven months, he has been dating her semiseriously, and I have been trying to see other people.

Patty Brisben, of PureRomance.com fame, is back to offer up another tip so we can learn how to avoid a sex slump of our own and master how to bring the romance back after the holiday stress is behind you. Check out her advice below:
Creativity has long been linked with sexual
appetite, so share a creative project with your main squeeze — make personalized ornaments, bake holiday
cookies,
cook a romantic meal with one another, or decorate the Christmas tree. Even a small project like decorating a tree comes with challenges (making sure the tree doesn’t lean, that all the lights are working, etc.) and believe it or not, taking on a task and working through all the quirks together can often spark a little romance.

Weigh in and tell us if you forgive or not forgive this
True Confession.
"I had a sex dream about my ex-husband last night. He's better in bed than my current husband, but that's the only thing I miss about him.

I'm sure you've heard the phrase "sex makes things complicated" on more than one occasion, but I'm not convinced that there's any truth behind it. Sure, if you're crossing the line of friendship with someone, sex can complicate things, and if you're not having sex in a relationship, that can most definitely raise a red flag. But does the actual physical act of getting busy convolute a relationship?

Dear Sugar,
My boyfriend and I have been happily together for two years. Sure, things aren't always perfect, but he's considerate, playful, and gives me hope that we can have a wonderful future together. Here's the problem: My ex came home for the holidays, said that he's moving back and wants to get together for dinner and drinks.

It's normal for couples to disagree and
fight from time to time. We argue about huge things like
money, and little things like which TV show to watch. Sometimes if a couple isn't getting along, a little intervention may be necessary.

If you were put in a situation like this, how would you handle it?
You finally met a guy that you were excited to go out with. A date was set and you were looking forward to it all week.

Sex is a powerful tool. It's an act that you have the right to exercise when you see fit. When you're in a relationship, though, sex becomes a special bond that connects you with your partner.

Dear Sugar,
I met a cute boy at a law school function on Saturday night and after a few cocktails and dances, we ended up at a bar, just the two of us, and kissing ensued. It was lovely and he offered to walk me back to my apartment. (I insisted it wasn't necessary seeing as how we live on opposite sides of Manhattan, but the boy could not be dissuaded!) Though he never made it beyond my apartment doorway, we exchanged the cutesy "let's do this again soon" texts after he left.

Steve Santagati, of
BadBoysFinishFirst.com and author of the best-selling book
The Manual, answers your burning questions when it comes to dating, love, and how men think. He's a veteran at giving street-smart, straight-to-the-point advice, so ladies, tell me, what do you want to ask Steve about men? This is your chance to get answers so don't hold back!