Mike Zacchio
Mike is a New York-based writer and admitted hopeless romantic. If Ted Mosby and Carrie Bradshaw had a son, it would be him. When he’s not writing about love, dating, and relationships, he’s working his actual job as a sports reporter and columnist.
Tune into his podcast, “Heart Of The Matter” here.
11 Life Lessons For My Son
Too much Axe, and everyone around you will distance themselves from you for associating yourself with them; but just the right amount will do wonders.
I Want You To Look At My Tattoo, But See Me
Let’s face it – depending on its location and size, if someone has a tattoo, you’re going to look at it.
The Top Five *NSYNC Songs Of All-Time
In honor of the former boy band’s unofficial holiday, I decided there was no better day than to list the top five *NSYNC songs of all-time.
A Look Inside My Writing Process
Silence is golden, but not realistic.
Why You Should Go Through A Promiscuous Phase At Some Point In Your Life
Regardless whether you’re a male or female, before you settle down with the one you care most about, you should go through a promiscuous phase at some point in your life.
25 Things Only People From Rockland County Understand
We are not “upstate” New York.
5 Reasons Why The Movies Are A Great First Date
Going to the movies is a great idea for a date night.
What It Really Means To Be ‘Obsessed With Being In A Relationship’
Running into each other at the mall is not stalking. Him adding you on Facebook is not stalking. My personal favorite: Him calling or texting you after you gave him your number is not stalking. Stalking is a serious criminal offense and a term that shouldn’t be thrown around loosely.
Why Your Best Friend Should Be A ‘Pusher’
A true best friend is not just the person you can tell anything to. They’re not just the person you can be a complete goofball with. They’re not just the person who “just gets you” on multiple levels.
At Some Point, A Failed Relationship Will Be Your Fault
We’re genetically biased to justify things in our head. Our minds want to believe that there’s always a reason it was someone else’s fault something went wrong, when in reality we’ve probably screwed up more than one situation and we just don’t – or refuse to – see it.
I’m Not Lost On The Road To Love, I’m Just Taking The Scenic Route
Regardless of my long-term desires, I also know that it most likely isn’t going to fall into my lap or happen tomorrow, so, I date.
When It Comes To Friends, Less Is More
Friendship has a life of its own. The best example I can use is that friendship is like a plant, in that it needs to be cared for regularly, with the right amount of attention. Long lapses of neglect will only result in the death of its existence. Too much attention and you will ruin it.
The Only Thing That Hurts More Than Pain Is Helplessness
You can break a bone, then work to rehabilitate it. Even if you’re somewhat careless in the process, you’ll more than likely make a full recovery anyway.
10 Years Later, Here’s A Philosophical Breakdown Of “Back Then” By Mike Jones
The overall message in Jones’ song is that the ladies in his life were never really gave him the time of day until he started to make it big.
Why I Don’t Want My Next Relationship To Be “Facebook Official”
Maybe it’s growing up and maturing, but not only do I not want my next relationship to be FBO, I strongly oppose it.
The “Friend Zone” Is Like A Prison, So Either Serve Your Time Or Escape
Regardless of which role you’re in — the prisoner or the warden — it sucks.
The Struggles Of Being A Guy Who Loves A Relationship, But Hates Dating
The problem with dating in the world of hook-up culture is that nobody wants to be exclusive anymore. Nobody wants to commit to anything, really. People are always weighing their options to see if there’s something better out there.
A Letter To My Ex-Girlfriend’s Daughter For Her Birthday
You can call me for anything.