Yes, I can remember being like Rihanna. I will never be like Beyonce. I'm too tortured and she's all sunshine. :)

I would love to read that article! She fascinates me too, and I find her to be more feminist than Beyonce. She also has a vulnerability that makes you want to throw a wrap over her shoulders and give her hot tea.

Totes agree. It's like they are jealous of how pretty she is! Bad art directors, bad art directors.

Well, who's the common denominator? But really I just get annoyed with the whole "so and so is single because of [annoying trait], when how many deeply flawed and annoying people do you know who are in couples (happy or not)? I agree that being too picky is a flaw. But so is being sloppy, lazy, and selfish, which…

Hey now, not all of us are single because of that. Some of us are single because we left marriages or LTRs that were unsatisfactory. So eff you.

Love the tweedy things too.

That's also not pro-disability.

I think this is a legit question. Why should the company pay and not the government? I mean, I agree that having a baby shouldn't bankrupt you, but I'm also not sure that employers (and co-workers) should bear the entire burden of your extended leave.

OK, one of them's last name is Bronfman and Daniel Bamdad is a model. Nothing against them, just not sure I'd include them in the category of "real people." Plus, I feel like I see better looking, more stylish people walking around Fort Greene on a regular basis. But maybe they are all models.

Thanks. I started the online thing a year after my LTR breakup and a very bad affair that broke my heart. I was looking for a certain type at first and had some fun dalliances too, but since calming down and getting my shit mostly in order I have met (not in person yet) someone who is different than anyone I've dated…

Thanks for the long response. There's a lot of good points in it. I'm glad you found your love! I think sometimes it really does just happen like you described.

I'm glad it worked out for you, but in my experience, women are more forgiving of imperfection. Also - if you don't mind my asking, how many women did you date who were 40 or older when you were dating online? It's just a different dynamic when you're a hetero woman re-entering the dating world at that age. …

OMG I just saw your picks. YES. And Daniel Bamdad, wot? Dayummmm...

No black men? No Asian men? No tats? I'm so disappointed.

Another troll (well-intentioned): note that of the six (SIX!) black people on the cover, only two are African-American (Michael B. Jordan and Chadwick Boseman); the others are British and Kenyan (Lupita). And please will someone tell me why MBJ did not get nominated? He is one of the most exciting actors to watch…

Agreed. Although I bet at least Salma Hayek has been on there at some point.

Laverne!

I would really like it if Michael B. Jordan would switch with George Clooney. And maybe Jared Leto with Julia. Is that crazy?

I know, it's really too bad isn't it. I keep hoping that he'll just do covers.

You nailed it.