I’m a liberal who has almost exclusively dated conservatives since college. (Date someone who challenges you, they said, it’ll be fun, they said).
I’ve tried both sharing my opinions and staying quiet. I can say definitively that, when it comes to your SO’s family, just keep your mouth shut. Those arguments get very ugly very fast. It’s not worth the little time you spend with them.
1. I had a solid no-ghosting rule only after hooking up. Your advice inspired me to move the bar up. Congrats.
2. I disagree. Solo trips are becoming extremely popular. Who says you can’t do all those things with strangers? You could make some pretty cool friends.
3. What an extremely awkward situation. You showed maturity by picking up the tab (more than the other people at that table.)
4. Don’t be a homewrecker. Either she’s looking for attention, or legitimately unhappy. Either way, give it space.
5. Butt tattoos look trashy. If that’s your aim, more power to ya! I say do it.
This may be unpopular, but I have a strict no alcohol at the concert policy. It’s so overpriced, I always end up with a pounding headache (is there ever enough water?!), and it always gets spilled anyway.
Agreed. I’d be curious to see what the guy looks like in the scenario. If he’s rocking a dad bod and getting mad over her extra 10 pounds, he’s a jerk.
I deactivated my fb three years ago. Never looked back.
I find that for Bumble, I could reactivate it just to sign up, then deactivate it after my Bumble account was set up. I still don’t have facebook and my dating app works fine.
I’ve dated so many guys that have been so shady with exes on fb that guys who don’t have one are immediately more attractive to me.
I find the Monday Scaries to be most poignant after weekends where I had no time to catch up on anything productive and everything is still a mess for the week.
I’m in a similar situation. It’s more from our team restructuring, and I’ll get a raise out of it, but they’re still hiring some someone between me and my current boss. (Also of note, I’ve only been here 2 years).
I think it just comes from making our team a little less flat and it puts a really obvious chain of promotion into the job description. I don’t hate it.
Girl with the birthday dilemma – I just went through this last week. Dinner and some linergie. Makes it a little special, but not expensive or over-the-top.
Why does this article make extroverts sound pushy and mean?
I’m extroverted, but occasionally need time to recharge my batteries. My sister is an introvert. When we hang out, I respect her space. If she’s feeling social and wants to rage, I always take her up on it. If she wants to have two and call it a night, I certainly don’t push her or judge her for it.
Half the fun of having friends is to hang out with people with different personalities. Your extroverted friends sound lousy.
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As a book lover, I’ve been doing this for years! I usually take a glass of wine or tea to bed with my book, depending on the night.
My only additional advice – careful with the malbec and the white sheets!
Selfies with snapchat filters under an IG filter. Is that even you!?
Yes. This. The multiple upload feature was a Godsend.
I’m a liberal who has almost exclusively dated conservatives since college. (Date someone who challenges you, they said, it’ll be fun, they said).
I’ve tried both sharing my opinions and staying quiet. I can say definitively that, when it comes to your SO’s family, just keep your mouth shut. Those arguments get very ugly very fast. It’s not worth the little time you spend with them.
Read this in the middle of moving in to a studio in downtown Philly. First time living alone. Needed this.
1. I had a solid no-ghosting rule only after hooking up. Your advice inspired me to move the bar up. Congrats.
2. I disagree. Solo trips are becoming extremely popular. Who says you can’t do all those things with strangers? You could make some pretty cool friends.
3. What an extremely awkward situation. You showed maturity by picking up the tab (more than the other people at that table.)
4. Don’t be a homewrecker. Either she’s looking for attention, or legitimately unhappy. Either way, give it space.
5. Butt tattoos look trashy. If that’s your aim, more power to ya! I say do it.
Whew.
This may be unpopular, but I have a strict no alcohol at the concert policy. It’s so overpriced, I always end up with a pounding headache (is there ever enough water?!), and it always gets spilled anyway.
Agreed. I’d be curious to see what the guy looks like in the scenario. If he’s rocking a dad bod and getting mad over her extra 10 pounds, he’s a jerk.
Dude who “felt attacked” is an idiot and she’s better off without him.
That baby story though. Woah. I had deep anxiety reading it.
I deactivated my fb three years ago. Never looked back.
I find that for Bumble, I could reactivate it just to sign up, then deactivate it after my Bumble account was set up. I still don’t have facebook and my dating app works fine.
I’ve dated so many guys that have been so shady with exes on fb that guys who don’t have one are immediately more attractive to me.
I find the Monday Scaries to be most poignant after weekends where I had no time to catch up on anything productive and everything is still a mess for the week.
I’m in a similar situation. It’s more from our team restructuring, and I’ll get a raise out of it, but they’re still hiring some someone between me and my current boss. (Also of note, I’ve only been here 2 years).
I think it just comes from making our team a little less flat and it puts a really obvious chain of promotion into the job description. I don’t hate it.
Good luck!
Girl with the birthday dilemma – I just went through this last week. Dinner and some linergie. Makes it a little special, but not expensive or over-the-top.
You can tell none of your friends have kids. Or busy schedules. Or even prioritize friendships, really.
Why does this article make extroverts sound pushy and mean?
I’m extroverted, but occasionally need time to recharge my batteries. My sister is an introvert. When we hang out, I respect her space. If she’s feeling social and wants to rage, I always take her up on it. If she wants to have two and call it a night, I certainly don’t push her or judge her for it.
Half the fun of having friends is to hang out with people with different personalities. Your extroverted friends sound lousy.
This is the sign I needed to skip the gym and go to happy hour. Thanks.
I used to hate burgers until I had Five Guys bacon cheeseburger (from PA). It showed me the light.
I’ve had a varying short hair styles since high school. Never had a problem attracting men. You may have a problem with women though.
Hangovers. All day. 2 days. Everywhere. That’s what I wasn’t prepared for at 25.
I find that if I’m putting my phone away to play texting games, the relatioship is on its way out anyway.