Her relationship advice is a little trite. A man can't make you feel "whole." You have to be whole by yourself. Only then can a man make you "completely happy." #michelleobama
@SarahMC: But I've definitely been with people who made me feel less than. A lot of that is on me, but I've been with people who knew exactly how to make me feel small. #michelleobama
@SarahMC: Perhaps this is mincing words, but I didn't get the feeling that she was saying that the man makes you whole, but that you feel like you are whole around that person, which is kind of different. I've been in relationships where I really didn't feel like I could be my whole person around them and I'm glad to be married to someone that I do feel whole around, not that they complete me or anything. So perhaps she meant it like that. #michelleobama
@Maritsa: I think maybe she is talking about dating. Like if things aren't pretty rosy during dating, it's not like it's going to get better if you get married (which I do think some women assume). She has talked about marriage as being difficult, so I'm thinking maybe she is referring to a dating relationship here.
Of course, I might be projecting because I feel like my dating relationship with my husband really did make me feel complete and utter joy, which doesn't mean it was perfect, but it did really give me confidence that he was the one. #michelleobama
@banana_grabber: Well, you may be right. The fact that she's talked about marriage requiring work made that quote all the more odd to me. The NYT Mag article was refreshingly honest, but this seems a bit treacly to me. #michelleobama
@Maritsa: It might have something to do with the audience as well. Glamour women want treacly and NYT people just want serious hard hitting journalism. Ok, that's totally an exaggeration, but it might be part of it. I appreciated the NYT article as well much more than this, but that's just me (but adore Michelle in all forms). I only like things dusted with sugar and not completely sugar coated, but to each their own. #michelleobama
@banana_grabber: This is what I thought, too. I'm in the first relationship I've ever been in in which I can be my whole self around the other person, without self-censoring in any way. It's not because before I was in a relationship I was incomplete, as much as before I was in this particular relationship I tended to adopt various aspects of my personality to play the roles I felt were expected of me, rather than un-self-consciously being "myself" around my partner. Of course, "myself" is always a construct when talking about one's relationship with others, but now my current presentation of "self" is unthought, un-anxious, un-purposefully-incomplete-so-as-to-not-....
I don't have a problem with that, even though (perhaps because?) I've always felt that it's better to be alone than to compromise myself for a relationship. Which is why this is also my first actual relationship, as opposed to the whole "get drunk and make out with you every weekend" type relationship. So basically I've been following Michelle Obama's advice for years. #michelleobama
Wow, poor Hailey. Does it get any more textbook? Her abuser makes HER responsible for his emotional well-being. That way 1) she's trapped by her own guilt 2) he can justify treating her however he likes because she asked for it because she made him mad/crazy/scared/upset/you name it.
Hailey's parents: if you've got any sway over her whatsoever. This is what we call a cry for help. It's not normally on national television, but in any case-- listen to your daughter and get her out of this toxic relationship. Offer her support and a place to stay away from the media while she recovers. She'll thank you one day. #haileyglassman
Why does everything people do needs to be attracted to their gender?
"Mantrums"? MANTRUMS? He's throwing a conniption. Being an immature adult male has nothing to do with that, as I can personally attest. #haileyglassman
@Kali Mama: That didn't even occur to me. I agree that would be less offensive, but in the world of "meggings" and "mannys" I suspect a gendered meaning. #haileyglassman
50 Cent says, "I buy diamonds on a very regular basis, but now I am selling my old stuff before I get something new. These are times when you learn about the value of money."
I doubt that 50 understands where the fuck his diamonds are coming from. It is shockingly shitty to see Americans continue to fuel one of the most fucked up commodities. He might as well have been talking about heroin in terms of the negative effects his consumption is having on the countries where that fucking "bling" is dug out of the ground. Shit head. #haileyglassman
@Trulymadlyme: That's why I've told my boyfriend if he wants to buy me anything nice, let it be lab grade diamonds. Plus I'm a huge nerd, so I'd think it was super cool. #haileyglassman
@Trulymadlyme: I don't get why you specifically refer to Americans? I mean I know Fiddy is American but are we just particularly ravenous diamond consumers?
@w33kdays: There are two ways to make lab diamonds to the best of my knowledge. The first is to simulate enormous amounts of heat and pressure in diamond making down in the earth. The second (and cooler) way is to assemble them like the crystal grow kits for kids, one molecule at a time from vapor in the air.
Diamond infused air. It's what Donald Trump wishes would be tousling his orange mullet at all times. #haileyglassman
@Meangirl.is.for.the.Horde: I used the word Americans because the term "bling" is uniquely American. But yes, the diamond market is fueled by idiots everywhere. #haileyglassman
I.M. injection just means "intramuscular". Michael could have been getting shots of Depo Provera for all we know. Although, that's far less likely then Demerol. #haileyglassman
What person would stay with someone who airs their dirty laundry on television? I mean, damn, Hailey. Don't you have any friends? The most public that discussion should be is between your friends...but really it should just be with Jon. #haileyglassman
dear ms. glassman,
why are you telling america through television? tell him you don't like being talked to like that. if he does not stop, then break up.
i know, it can be hard. #haileyglassman
Oh Fiddy, thank you. Thank you for sharing your wisdom about the "times" and "about the value of money". I'm so glad that when you buy your diamonds on a regular basis you sell something old before you buy something new. I think your little antidote about your diamonds is just what the hard working people of america need to get their heads on straight about how they should be using their money.
@applejuice: But she's playing a small violin in honor of Fiddy's problems! The "you" was referring to 50 Cent (in the second person), not you, applejuice. I assume that's what you mean...? Sorry, I'm not so good at communicating over the internets! Stupid series of tubes. #haileyglassman
@Sputnik_Sweetheart: No, I was laughing. I was confused, but I was laughing! :) (Tone is so hard to get online sometimes.) And I am hearting you and your tiny violin. #haileyglassman
They should just have Jon Gosselin become The Bachelor and get it over with already. Just let the ladies know, their roses may be repossessed at any given time.
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I love Mrs. O wholeheartedly, and I'm glad she's telling women not to settle, but the picture is a wee bit rosy. #michelleobama
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Of course, I might be projecting because I feel like my dating relationship with my husband really did make me feel complete and utter joy, which doesn't mean it was perfect, but it did really give me confidence that he was the one. #michelleobama
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I don't have a problem with that, even though (perhaps because?) I've always felt that it's better to be alone than to compromise myself for a relationship. Which is why this is also my first actual relationship, as opposed to the whole "get drunk and make out with you every weekend" type relationship. So basically I've been following Michelle Obama's advice for years. #michelleobama
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Run for it girl. #haileyglassman
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"Mantrums"? MANTRUMS? He's throwing a conniption. Being an immature adult male has nothing to do with that, as I can personally attest. #haileyglassman
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I doubt that 50 understands where the fuck his diamonds are coming from. It is shockingly shitty to see Americans continue to fuel one of the most fucked up commodities. He might as well have been talking about heroin in terms of the negative effects his consumption is having on the countries where that fucking "bling" is dug out of the ground. Shit head. #haileyglassman
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@w33kdays: There are two ways to make lab diamonds to the best of my knowledge. The first is to simulate enormous amounts of heat and pressure in diamond making down in the earth. The second (and cooler) way is to assemble them like the crystal grow kits for kids, one molecule at a time from vapor in the air.
Diamond infused air. It's what Donald Trump wishes would be tousling his orange mullet at all times. #haileyglassman
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why are you telling america through television? tell him you don't like being talked to like that. if he does not stop, then break up.
i know, it can be hard. #haileyglassman
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But she doesn't want to leave him alllllllll aloooooone!
What the hell is THAT?! He's over thirty years old! About time he realize that his actions have consequences. Geez louise. #haileyglassman
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@lollapulizer: Right, Kevin has a new wife to be and Nick has a new band with a silly name. #haileyglassman
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Splendid. Now, let's all go eat some cake! #haileyglassman
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@applejuice: This song is for you, Fiddy and your wisdom. #haileyglassman
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