Or not.
My parents got divorced when I was 16 (bro and sis were 13 and 10) and my dad always (after the first few months) brought his SO to our birthday parties, as our parents decided to put US first, and do things together, since they all got along fine.
posted to Ask Metafilter by roomthreeseventeen at 8:40 AM on October 13, 2008
Brockles, no matter what you think of the message, that was what was right for MY family. YMMV.
posted to Ask Metafilter by roomthreeseventeen at 9:09 AM on October 13, 2008
I sleep with my SO, and think it has a lot to do with having our having a close, strong relationship.
posted to Ask Metafilter by roomthreeseventeen at 7:08 AM on October 8, 2008
The ONLY direct transport I know is Amtrak, but Dover and Wilmington both have Greyhound buses that make the route.
If you can get to Philly, the cheapest way is to take SEPTA to NJT (Trenton) into the city, I think.
posted to Ask Metafilter by roomthreeseventeen at 1:28 PM on October 7, 2008
Call your insurance company, and a lawyer, who might offer a free consultation.
posted to Ask Metafilter by roomthreeseventeen at 8:18 PM on October 3, 2008
I think a card or flowers would be fine. It's great that you are raising money, and she'll be touched that you remembered the day.
posted to Ask Metafilter by roomthreeseventeen at 8:44 AM on October 1, 2008marked best answer
Write her a love letter, that she can re-read again and again.
posted to Ask Metafilter by roomthreeseventeen at 1:30 PM on September 29, 2008
Maine is absolutely beautiful in July, as are Vermont and New Hampshire. All my really nice memories of vacationing as a kid are up there.
posted to Ask Metafilter by roomthreeseventeen at 9:54 AM on September 27, 2008
Why now, if you haven't mentioned it in eight years?
posted to Ask Metafilter by roomthreeseventeen at 12:50 PM on September 26, 2008
You're better off taking vitamins than Airborne, which is essentially snake oil.
posted to Ask Metafilter by roomthreeseventeen at 12:54 PM on September 25, 2008
Times Square on NYE is the 9th circle of hell. Honestly.
If you like theatre, book tickets to some shows FAR in advance for the popular ones (South Pacific, Gypsy), as you'll be here the busiest week of the year.
posted to Ask Metafilter by roomthreeseventeen at 12:32 PM on September 22, 2008
My sister has, and loved her experience. She was 21 at the time, I believe.
My brother is 25, and is going in December.
posted to Ask Metafilter by roomthreeseventeen at 10:03 AM on September 21, 2008
A lot of times, kids will choose their nickname for your kid anyway. My aunt was INSISTENT that her youngest be called "Samuel" everywhere. In kindergarten, he finally got exasperated enough to ask his mom to please start calling him Sam.
posted to Ask Metafilter by roomthreeseventeen at 2:20 PM on September 19, 2008
Thanks. annaramma, I totally would, if I were at all the least bit crafty.
posted to Ask Metafilter by roomthreeseventeen at 11:02 AM on September 16, 2008
re: rosebuddy's advice - unless it's VERY close to your next period (within 5 days), a pregnancy test will be useless.
posted to Ask Metafilter by roomthreeseventeen at 10:29 AM on September 11, 2008
What about hosting a debate party?
posted to Ask Metafilter by roomthreeseventeen at 10:24 AM on September 9, 2008
Propose. :) Then she'll start thinking about fitting into a wedding dress.
posted to Ask Metafilter by roomthreeseventeen at 12:08 PM on September 5, 2008
He doesn't sound depressed to me. It sounds like he's either interested in seeing someone else, or being single.
posted to Ask Metafilter by roomthreeseventeen at 3:49 PM on September 1, 2008
Not one station will have commentary during the speech!
posted to Ask Metafilter by roomthreeseventeen at 1:23 PM on August 28, 2008
I usually bring a friend with me to chat/distract me from the pain/keep an eye on the tattoo if it is out of my eyesight.
Also, yes, tip well!
posted to Ask Metafilter by roomthreeseventeen at 8:49 PM on August 27, 2008
What about a nice dress-up dinner with your wife, or wife and kids? Break the routine a little, go somewhere you wouldn't ordinarily be able to afford.
posted to Ask Metafilter by roomthreeseventeen at 9:57 AM on August 27, 2008
Movin' Right Along (Muppets)
posted to Ask Metafilter by roomthreeseventeen at 9:26 AM on August 21, 2008
Is he planning to advertise it? If so, he's going to get busted.
posted to Ask Metafilter by roomthreeseventeen at 9:24 AM on August 18, 2008
I used to live in Bay Ridge, Brooklyn, and nasreddin's suggestion that it's an hour to 90 minutes from Manhattan is absurd. On a bad day, it took 35/40 minutes to midtown on the express.
posted to Ask Metafilter by roomthreeseventeen at 3:36 PM on August 17, 2008
Yup.
We had lots of babysitters when I was a kid, and my favorite, the one who was the nicest to us, was a guy.
posted to Ask Metafilter by roomthreeseventeen at 12:03 PM on August 14, 2008
My parents used to take us out for dinner every Sunday night for dinner (and ice cream, sometimes, if it was summer). Both parents worked, so we didn't often do family meals during the week. We would talk, play games (mostly educational trivia), and enjoy each other's company.
Also, my dad would take us to the diner every Saturday morning to give my mom some "alone" time, and give us one-on-one (or two-on-one, or three-on-one, depending on my siblings... [more]
posted to Ask Metafilter by roomthreeseventeen at 12:13 PM on August 12, 2008
Did you try J&R, down by City Hall?
posted to Ask Metafilter by roomthreeseventeen at 9:50 AM on August 6, 2008
I'm not single anymore, but when I was, I usually went out 4 or 5 nights a week, and spent two nights on my own. NYC here, too.
posted to Ask Metafilter by roomthreeseventeen at 12:33 PM on August 4, 2008
Started dating my SO on a Friday night. The following Thursday, I said "I love you." He replied it was a good thing, because he was in love with me. :-D
posted to Ask Metafilter by roomthreeseventeen at 8:15 AM on July 30, 2008
FergieBelle, of course I can't retroactively use a condom yesterday. That was my main concern.
posted to Ask Metafilter by roomthreeseventeen at 11:31 AM on July 28, 2008
Miko, took a pill this morning, but don't want to take another.
posted to Ask Metafilter by roomthreeseventeen at 11:41 AM on July 28, 2008
Spoke to my OB/GYN tonight, who told me to get off the pills. Thanks for the advice all.
posted to Ask Metafilter by roomthreeseventeen at 6:39 PM on July 28, 2008
Also thought blood brothers/sisters here.
posted to Ask Metafilter by roomthreeseventeen at 10:40 AM on July 28, 2008
Cover, usually, but otherwise, first chapter.
posted to Ask Metafilter by roomthreeseventeen at 10:16 AM on July 18, 2008
Does she like theatre? City Center is doing a TERRIFIC production of Damn Yankees.
posted to Ask Metafilter by roomthreeseventeen at 6:47 AM on July 10, 2008
Thanks, all, these are great.
posted to Ask Metafilter by roomthreeseventeen at 11:18 AM on July 8, 2008
Sub. NYC.
posted to Ask Metafilter by roomthreeseventeen at 7:45 AM on July 8, 2008
Medieval Maven is wrong. You do NOT have to start on Sundays. Talk to your doctor, definitely, but your body doesn't care what day of the week you start your pills.
posted to Ask Metafilter by roomthreeseventeen at 11:12 AM on July 3, 2008
How does that make sense, Violet Hour? If you start on a Sunday, you start the placebo pills on a Sunday, start bleeding probably Wednesday, right? Unless you have the shortest periods ever, it's going to affect the weekend.
posted to Ask Metafilter by roomthreeseventeen at 12:17 PM on July 3, 2008
stamps.com?
posted to Ask Metafilter by roomthreeseventeen at 12:12 PM on July 3, 2008
Trailer Park is in Chelsea, but it's GREAT fun.
posted to Ask Metafilter by roomthreeseventeen at 1:44 PM on July 2, 2008
She's playing games with you. Tell her that your relationship needs to be public, or DTMFA.
posted to Ask Metafilter by roomthreeseventeen at 10:02 AM on June 25, 2008
I like Cranium, although I've never played it with just two people. How about a card game, or something that can be stopped and started based on conversation?
posted to Ask Metafilter by roomthreeseventeen at 7:41 AM on June 20, 2008
what smartyboots said, but also, gay male culture in NYC tends to center around bars. Lesbians find other stuff to do :)
posted to Ask Metafilter by roomthreeseventeen at 12:00 PM on June 19, 2008
Ebay?
posted to Ask Metafilter by roomthreeseventeen at 9:11 AM on June 19, 2008
Seconding any place in the financial district after 6, especially City Hall Park. I also write a lot in the coffee shops in Bay Ridge, Brooklyn.
posted to Ask Metafilter by roomthreeseventeen at 9:47 AM on June 17, 2008
I'm also in a similar situation. Timing is awful for both of us.... and we're having the time of our lives. Go for it.
posted to Ask Metafilter by roomthreeseventeen at 7:53 AM on May 30, 2008
Archibald?
posted to Ask Metafilter by roomthreeseventeen at 12:29 PM on May 28, 2008
Nthing Civil Rights lawyer, experienced in LGBT issues, if possible.
posted to Ask Metafilter by roomthreeseventeen at 11:54 AM on May 28, 2008
Nthing car service. And remember to confirm it the day before.
posted to Ask Metafilter by roomthreeseventeen at 8:43 AM on May 21, 2008
