Carmel Jones

Bio

I graduated from the University of Michigan in 2009 with an MSW in social work. I was inspired by a social worker at a young age, at which point I decided that would be my path. Aside from social work, I love writing about dating, relationships, and astrology.

I'm In A Polyamorous Relationship, And It's The Healthiest Bond I've Ever Had

By Carmel Jones

Can you believe that in 1879, the US Supreme Court officially called multi-partner relationships “odious?" Well, let me tell you, my polyamorous relationship is far from odious. It's hot, glam and overall the healthiest bond I've ever had. And I'm…

The Best Place To Meet A New Love Interest For Each Sign In The Zodiac

By Carmel Jones

You're most likely to connect with someone new in a place that brings out the best in you. From yoga class to poker games, each person has a place of hobby that most appeals to their zodiac sign. Here are the best places to meet a new love interest…

What You Need To Know To Make A Relationship With A Sagittarius Work

By Carmel Jones

While dating a Sagittarius can be rewarding, it can also feel infuriating sometimes. If you plan on dating one, keep in mind that, although they can be optimistic, romantic and fiery freedom seekers, they can also be frenetic, dark and overly…

Why Watching Porn Was Just What I Needed To Be More Honest In The Bedroom

By Carmel Jones

Conventional wisdom holds that porn ruins sex. A simple Google search reveals that most literature supports this view. The reasons range from porn extracting intimacy by reducing people to body parts to porn making sex boring. The justifications…

6 Things You Need To Understand About The Pisces You Have Your Eye On

By Carmel Jones

You've just met someone new, and you think this person is perfect. He or she is sensitive and thoughtful, pays attention to you and loves the little things in life. There's an intriguing depth to this person that makes you yearn for more. You then…

5 Reasons Sagittarians Are The Best To Bring Home For The Holidays

By Carmel Jones

Bringing a significant other home to meet your family for the holidays is undoubtedly a scary affair full of potential pitfalls, embarrassments and regret. We've all seen it go down in the movies, and some of us have even lived through it ourselves…

Breaking Down The Wall: Why We Need Trans Visibility In The Media

By Carmel Jones

This past May, a Canadian study was published confirming an intuitive point about improving the lives of transgender youth. It reinforced the theory that support from family, friends and community is crucial in order for them to navigate the…