I never really paid attention to the specific use of that word until my mother (Greatest Generation) said Chappaquiddick was a "tragedy" for the Kennedy family.

Quick correction.

Oh so you're saying that Erik Segel did NOT have a crush on me in 5th grade?

Whereas I think "It's not a lie if you believe it" would have been more appropriate.

His response doesn't even make sense.

I get what you're saying but if a human being has to literally starve herself and work out constantly to get the ideal physique, perhaps we need to change what the ideal physique is.

Don't forget exhaustion or stress.

Ouch. I know this sounds weird, but I'm really glad to read these stories, especially yours because it's so similar. One mistake I made was listening to people (like my mom!) who would say, "No one backs out on a wedding. That only happens in the movies."

How did you know that? Seriously!

No worries. Actually I really like hearing stories like the one you just posted because I don't feel like such an idiot. For weeks, I felt like an idiot because who bails on a 10-day old engagement? There had be glaring signs, people would tell me. In my case, he'd been going around to all of his friends, trying…

Okay maybe "surprised" isn't the right word.

Here's the thing. The Catholic Church (along with the Eastern Orthodox Church) has never claimed to be progressive. Ever.

My fool-proof method isn't there.

I found that comment to be quite ironic.

I was with you until your line about men not having women discuss personal health issues.

He was at a party and didn't want to leave. Then he wanted to know if we could "raincheck" for the following weekend.

A friend of mine is in a very specific religion, and she wants to only date people from that denomination. No compromise on that. I found her a guy that not only fit that bill, but they went to the same school and had two friends in common.

If you want to be picky, be picky. Picky about whatever you want!

I can't tell if you're trolling or being sarcastic or serious.

HONEST HELPFUL TIP NOT TRYING TO BE MEAN