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more about #relationships more comments → Bunsen Honeydew: I can totally agree about the dreams thing, and also add another one to a similar list: No one cares what you felt like last time you got stoned. No o... more » Sukie in the Graveyard: The one thing sorority recruitment taught me: Learning to ask questions that haven't been asked a hundred times already. Interesting questions get i... more » Mmmmkay (gellin' and Jezebelin): I notice it mostly in the baby talk I use with my dog - calling her sweet girl, precious heart, baby girl etc. I was the youngest and only girl and t... more » Dorilys: My mother says "please?" if she didn't hear something clearly or didn't understand what was said. I've said it a few times. I only get wierd looks. more » Breamworthy: All the odd sayings in my family come from my Yorkshire grandfather. "I'll brae thy cannister" and "I'll kick thee into the middle of next week" are b... more » hussein persepolis hussein: I have found myself yelling "Just WHAT do you think you are doing??!?!?!?!?" at my cats. My. Cats. Also, il papa was always good for "Jesus H. Chris... more » Hana Maru, used up old slutbag on the pole: I kind of wish I hadn't read these comments because I'm anxious and a little shy. I realize that all of these pet peeves aren't shared by everyone, b... more » boxspelunker: The answer is yes, yes I am. more » mariamariamaria: Unless I ask, I really don't care what you bench press. more » boxspelunker: My mom: "I'm the parent here!" Yes, mom, I know that. Thanks for that valuable piece of information. :/ more » bluetrain84: My favorite is my dad's "Jeekas" instead of Jesus. I have never heard anybody else say it, and I say it ALL THE TIME. more » Eleanor Ramilly: As a "simple question" asker, I can tell you it is not because I am bored. It is because I am interested in you. Usually when you start with "how long... more » EsmereldaFitzmonster: I've inherited a lot of military-isms from my parents, mainly my dad. My boyfriend laughs anytime I tell him to "stand by one" (give me a second) or t... more » la_periodista: I also have an entire ARSENAL of "Dad jokes" to fit any situation where you find yourself really needing some goofy, obscure response to a normal stat... more » Elaken: Wow only one of those 20 has been said by one of my parents and that was by my dad. Every once in a while I sound like my mom but sadly it is usually... more » -
#wordplay
When You Open Your Mouth And Your Mother's Voice Comes Out
A few months ago, I came home to find my dog rolling around in a pile of garbage, celebrating his destruction with the dance moves of Templeton from Charlotte's Web. The first words out of my mouth were "For Cripessake!" More » -
#socialanxiety
Are You Boring People To Death At Parties?
Gretchen Rubin of Psychology Today is determined to help you avoid boring people to death by coming up with "Eight Tips to Know If You're Being Boring" as well as a list of 7 always-boring topics to avoid. More » -
#sexposition
Researcher Refutes Demonization Of Pornography
A Canadian researcher found men in a relationship watch about 20 minutes of porn per week. "Pornography hasn't changed their perception of women or their relationship," he said, "men don't want their partner to look like a porn star." [Eurekalert] -
#dumpinggrounds
Beware The "Turkey Drop": Holiday Dumping Season Is Upon Us
If you've ever dumped someone or been dumped right around Thanksgiving, you're apparently not alone: the holiday is responsible for the demise of many a shaky relationship, thanks to the phenomenon known as "the turkey drop." More » -
#thesweetesttaboo
Cousin "It": We Now Pronounce You Cusband And Wife
Despite American taboos, cousins are marrying each other in states where it's legal, and, with the help of studies that show little risk to their offspring, they're starting to come out of the shadows, with sometimes heartbreaking results. More » -
#shadesofgrey
"For Me, Pornography Is Performing": Sasha Grey On Sex, Work, Communication
Despite claims that her opinions are worthless because she does porn, Sasha Grey has a long and insightful interview with Dazed Digital about acting, relationships, sex, and prostitution.
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#sparklyvampires
If You Were 13, Would You Love Edward Cullen, Too?
Wherever the New Moon promotional blitz goes, Twilight-related analysis pieces are sure to follow. In today's Guardian, several experts explain Edward Cullen's appeal to teenage girls, noting that he represents the "predatory yet alluring boy." But is that really true? More » -
#kidstoday
Does Society Really Hate Kids?
After reading about a recent incident wherein a mother and her 2-year-old son were kicked off a flight due to the child's yelling, Dr. James C. Kaufman penned a piece for Psychology Today, asking "Why Does Our Society Hate Children?" More » -
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#livesofwives
What Does It Mean To Be A "Good Wife?"
In today's Times of London, Shane Watson attempts to navigate the minefield that is the term "good wife," by exploring what it means and providing a "Good Wife Charter" to help women find a sense of balance within their marriages. More » -
#waxingpoetic
When It Comes To Waxing, Advice Columnist Says There's Not Really A Choice
It must be Shady Advice Month, as it seems that every day, yet another "advice" columnist offers a fairly insulting response to a reader. Today, it's Suzi Godson of the Times of London, on the subject of pubic hair. More » -
#eightisenough
Hailey Glassman On Emotionally Abusive Boyfriend Jon Gosselin
It was hard not to feel at least a little bad for Hailey Glassman tonight on The Insider. For the entire show, she cried as she talked about hurtful comments from tabloids, and what a dick her boyfriend can be. More » -
#mamadrama
"She Is A Constant Reminder Of The Fact That My Youth Is Slipping Away"
Sibel Mehmet is jealous of her 17-year-old daughter, Yasmin. "At 38," she writes, "I'm finding it incredibly difficult to accept the fact that my 17-year-old daughter is the focus of the admiring looks I used to attract." More » -
#clips
Maria Shriver, Valerie Jarrett Discuss The Changing Role Of Working Women On Meet The Press
Maria Shriver and White House Senior Advisor Valerie Jarrett appeared on Meet the Press this morning to kick off Shriver's "A Woman's Nation" series. Today's incredibly interesting installment focused on the changing role of women in the work force. More » -
#ohbaby
Should Women Without Children Also Get Maternity Leave?
According to Henry Wallop of The Telegraph, 74% of women in Britain feel they should have the right to take the same six-month break that new mothers are given, and "more than two-thirds of those in favour were mothers themselves." More » -
#dating
OMG: Shocking Truths About Older Women & Younger Men Revealed!
A study published in the Journal of Couple and Relationship Therapy focused on couples in which the wife is at least 10 years older. Guess what? People in these relationships don't think of them as weird! More » -
#netiquette
On The Subject Of These Alleged Online Relationship "Rules"
They're weird, right? I mean, listen to this madness, from today's WSJ: More » -
#thefriendzone
Making Friends Is Hard To Do
Whip It! is currently struggling at the box office, which is disappointing for several reasons, most notably because we need more films that depict women bonding over something that doesn't involve a wedding ring or a pair of shoes. More » -
#danger
On Love And Fighting
Kim Barnes writes for Oprah.com about how her husband Bob's "rage" almost destroyed their marriage. Her essay turns into a meditation on what people can tolerate in relationships, and what they can't. More » -
#statussymbols
Old People Now Announcing Breakups On Facebook
While it can be a good way to get the news out there and avoid awkward silences in the real world, blabbing the details of your divorce online can come back to bite you in the ass, legally and socially.
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#psa
Yes, It Hurts When Women Accidentally Get Hit "Down There"
I once saw a male friend fall to ground after getting nailed in the crotch by a basketball. As he writhed on the ground in the fetal position, he hissed, "You can't possibly understand how much this hurts." Oh, really? More »
