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"breathe!
all men look at other women. not all men comment. those who do are either a) oblivious, or b) cruel. it doesn't sound like he's cruel, unless he has a mean streak you haven't mentioned. i'm guessing that he's been single for a very long..." [
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favorited 3 times, recently by chicainthecity, nasreddin, moxiedoll
2 days ago
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"i find a scoop of non-dairy protein powder in a high-fiber cereal keeps me satisfied all morning. my downfall used to be midmorning snacks--like, basically, i'd eat two lunches. this fixed it...." [
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favorited 1 time, recently by chicainthecity
4 days ago
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"my sister is in a similar relationship. they don't make a lot, but they love each other, and my parents realize that her happiness in life is tied to his (and vice-versa) so they try to help them out with things that will advance them in the world..." [
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favorited 3 times, recently by murtagh
4 days ago
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"the above advice is very good. if you can get an internship at one of those magazines, that's a great foot in the door, but it's by no means a guarantee. what you need is solid reporting experience--a lot of it--and literary talent as well. once..." [
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favorited 1 time, recently by chicainthecity
5 days ago
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"people often also resist reconnecting because they know they've been leaving you out or not reaching out as much as they should. guilt becomes avoidance. (this often happens with an absent parent.)
one thing you might do is pick a couple of folks..." [
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favorited 2 times, recently by murtagh
6 days ago
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"i once heard some good advice: don't ask what you can do, just do it. they're going to have a ton of people bringing them food in the first week. be on hand to get it all bagged and stored appropriately. deal with the flowers. take care of..." [
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favorited 1 time, recently by BrotherCaine
9 days ago
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"toss in some apples, peaches, plums, and grapes, and cut it with club soda to taste. maybe a splash of grenadine for color.
alternatively, infuse it with basil for a couple of days and then cut it with club soda to serve.
serving it really cold..." [
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favorited 1 time, recently by Elsa
10 days ago
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"things that help me get my shit together include:
-a new haircut and color
-cleaning my apartment top to bottom, with some refreshing of decor, like hanging some new posters, getting a new comforter, and/or new curtains
-serious travel (i..." [
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favorited 2 times, recently by chicainthecity, matty
10 days ago
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"the "what not to wear" gals have several books on the subject.
also, you may want to invest in some really good bras. go to a specialty shop (not victoria's secret or some trashy lingerie place) or department store and get professionally..." [
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favorited 2 times, recently by you're a kitty!, pised
11 days ago
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"i'm trying to remember where i heard this, but in a nutshell: no relationship works out until one does. that's it. period, end of sentence.
it's true that you have to try not to worry about that stuff. it's wonderful that you do care--it means..." [
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favorited 1 time, recently by graytona
2 weeks ago
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"i think she should see a sleep specialist. there are tons of different remedies out there, but a sleep clinic can help set her up with the ones best suited to her type of insomnia.
most major medical centers have sleep specialists in their..." [
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favorited 1 time, recently by sondrialiac
2 weeks ago
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"say thanks, but you're busy. never suggest an alternative. after three or four times, he'll figure it out." [
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favorited 1 time, recently by roger ackroyd
2 weeks ago
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"i never tell a guy. i have faked it in the past, but i don't now. but if i had fun anyway, i just say, "wow, that was a lot of fun! you're good at that!" with a big smile and a kiss. the key is to give him lots of positive feedback, so he..." [
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favorited 1 time, recently by chicainthecity
3 weeks ago
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"i like to ask the interviewer to take me through an average day, if possible. i have never been looked at like i just landed from mars, so i'm assuming it's a good question...." [
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favorited 1 time, recently by jejune
3 weeks ago
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"have you searched previous threads? this question pops up with some frequency.
for me, the hardest thing to get used to was the noise and constantly being around people. the only place you can retreat is your home, which is usually a tiny, dumpy..." [
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favorited 1 time, recently by qvtqht
4 weeks ago
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"if you just need your priorities validated, well, i think we all seem to agree that you seem pretty normal (or normative, at least).
you seem really insecure about it, though. as though you feel like you're supposed to care more about those things,..." [
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favorited 1 time, recently by moxiedoll
Last month
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"ask him what he wants to do--he may want to stay and get a roommate--but vacate at least temporarily until you sort it out. and he gets to choose whether to move or stay. if he chooses to move, give him his half of the security deposit and whatever..." [
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favorited 1 time, recently by np312
Last month
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"racist? i don't know. they are certainly offensive. racism, in my book, depends on a malicious intent to offend or discriminate.
means the owners may be racist, or they may be insensitive, or they may have what i call "white insecurity,..." [
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favorited 2 times, recently by melorama, TomMelee
Last month
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"andrei codrescu writes about life in communist romania. he's mostly an essayist, so you'd probably just have to flip around through his books to find the particular pieces, but his other stuff is good, so you wouldn't be wasting your time...." [
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favorited 1 time, recently by Reverend John
Last month
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"hang in there! it took me a full 6 months to adjust. as soon as you say, "i've just moved here," people will look at you with sympathy and take you under their wing.
get out there and walk around as much as you can. seriously, you have..." [
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favorited 1 time, recently by wires
Last month
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"just remember: it's not a performance, it's your first dance as husband and wife. so do whatever YOU enjoy doing. and if you're not into dancing, skip it entirely. my friends did, and nobody cared.
seconding the idea of bringing in everyone after..." [
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favorited 1 time, recently by Snoogylips
Last month
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"i'm glad this frightened you. never mind pregnancy, have you ever seen a genital wart? or a herpes sore?
i think the odds of her getting pregnant are tiny, but for the love of pete, don't forget how panicked you feel right now and use a rubber..." [
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favorited 2 times, recently by dabitch, SassHat
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"if you eat a balanced diet, you shouldn't need any supplements beyond maybe a multivitamin and a calcium/vitamin d supplement if you're female. all the other stuff probably won't hurt, but probably won't help either. a good rule of thumb is to track..." [
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favorited 1 time, recently by chicainthecity
Last month
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"social security. denmark has really strong social insurance policies (and taxes), but i think it just helps people relax. they may never get as rich as you can get in america, but they also can't ever get as poor. that kind of stability, i would..." [
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favorited 3 times, recently by amethysts, tachikaze, peacheater
Last month
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"i think this passes the IYARSOTIYOKTA (if you're asking random strangers on the internet, you already know the answer) test.
at your age, do not stay with her out of anything less than love. (i think once you reach your later years, the equation..." [
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favorited 1 time, recently by hulahulagirl
2 months ago
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"what about having dad walk you down the aisle, meeting your mom up at the top about two or three steps from the altar. there, she'll join you, and both give you away...." [
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favorited 1 time, recently by jerseygirl
2 months ago
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"sure, if all you're looking for is fun. the thing is, he didn't start responding to you until you proved professionally useful to him, so i would be leery of any deep personal connection here. however, it sounds like he'd be good for the occasional..." [
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favorited 1 time, recently by Ladysin
2 months ago
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"are you leaving because you don't like the job or because you have another offer?
if it's just dislike, i would stick it out, take the paycheck and talk to your boss about how the job hasn't played out as it was described to you. quitting itself..." [
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favorited 1 time, recently by Laura in Canada
2 months ago
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"my goal is to write my memoirs when i'm 80. my plan is to make them worth reading.
certainly volunteer, or find some creative pursuit. learn a language with the end goal of traveling to a place where that language is spoken in a year. train for a..." [
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favorited 1 time, recently by chicainthecity
2 months ago
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"on preview, now that i see there are performance problems, it's worth sending them an email saying "going over last year's numbers, i couldn't help but notice you both took a lot of vacation days at the same time. perhaps it was a coincidence,..." [
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favorited 1 time, recently by seawallrunner
2 months ago
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"maybe it's time to open the marriage up. you clearly love your wife, and you clearly have some sexual needs that she can't meet.
i think there are circumstances where mindful sexual infidelity can save a relationship--the classic example being..." [
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favorited 1 time, recently by ®@
2 months ago
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""but" is fine.
brand names are fine. they are capped. titles of books, plays, tv series, newspapers, etc. are italicized. titles of chapters, poems, newspaper sections have quotes. hence: the "Style" section of the Boston Globe...." [
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favorited 1 time, recently by QueSeraSera
2 months ago
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"it sounds like you're more attracted to her charisma and her status than the actual person that she is, because the actual person that she is doesn't treat you very well.
i think it's time to stop investing in her as a friend and look for people..." [
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favorited 3 times, recently by paperlanterns
2 months ago
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"on bagels or crusty white bread, spread boursin (that lovely soft herbed cheese) or herbed goat cheese. top with sliced tomato, cucumber, and some red onion if you're into raw onions. remember to put salt and pepper on the veggies--it makes a world..." [
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favorited 1 time, recently by chicainthecity
2 months ago
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"i think if fred was really interested in the bonus, he would have contacted you about it as soon as barney told him about the new job. to be quite honest, he probably doesn't eve nremember.
keep the money. people make a lot of promises in the heat..." [
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favorited 4 times, recently by Capri, sperose, palomar, Flamingo
2 months ago
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"i like davejay's response. if she's just an easy crier, let her know that you are very sensitive to being "the big guy with the crying girl" and maybe you guys can come up with a way to check in when she has a crying jag to make sure things..." [
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favorited 2 times, recently by vytae, TheOnlyCoolTim
2 months ago
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"no, you're not stupid, or wrong.
the three-date rule is bullshit.
he is flirting with you because he broke off with you--therefore, he thinks you are still interested, and he's maintaining the relationship to keep you on standby. don't be that..." [
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favorited 2 times, recently by chicainthecity, hulahulagirl
2 months ago
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"next time he takes off his pants, without looking up from whatever you're doing, say, "you need to see a doctor about that. tomorrow." you don't even have to mention the smell. he is surely aware of it. not making eye contact will make it..." [
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favorited 7 times, recently by mazienh, arha, nebulawindphone, anildash, hulahulagirl, puddpunk, tristeza
2 months ago
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"if the kid lost the ipod, the kid should replace the ipod him/herself by doing chores at both parents' houses." [
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favorited 1 time, recently by cass
2 months ago
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"i'm not a girly girl at all, and my default date outfit is always: dark jeans, black v-neck top, one piece of funky jewelry or a funky long thin scarf, interesting shoes...." [
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favorited 1 time, recently by chicainthecity
2 months ago
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"i wonder if you need marriage counseling more than a slipcover. your husband's attitude toward those dogs (and you) is horrible." [
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3 months ago
