Or we could just change how we raise young girls. If enough of them grew up to be women who knew it was their right to not have to take anyone's shit, ever — and have that right be recognized, rather than punishing them for claiming it — then a lot of this predatory crap would go away on it's own.

The consequences of lying are predicated on being caught by someone knowledgeable enough to know the truth and/or being called out for it when they do catch you.

My Dad grew up dirt poor and is a vicious negotiator. A few years back, through extensive research and rebates and this and that he got a very sweet deal on a very popular car - a fully loaded Honda Accord, which usually sells itself.

What gets me is all the comments saying it isn't a gendered thing and women need to just learn to negotiate and they NEVER have a problem because they call people on shit. Do people even read the article before wanting to lay the blame women? This was about people flat out lying because of gender and warmth. Even if…

Priests will talk to you. You might have to make an appointment though. They do give them training these days, so he won't be a completely unprepared.

Odd question.... Do priests just talk and counsel people who aren't regular parishioners? I have some heavy things on my mind that have to do with guilt and forgiving myself for things out of my control that I carry around after a very traumatic event, and I feel like I want to talk to someone that isn't a mental…

I went to the doctor Wed. because a) I am not having any luck getting pregnant and b) I am packing on weight for NO REASON. I showed up for my appointment and this kid was like "Hi! I'm an intern! I'll be working with you today if that's okay!" I said okay, I know people need to learn, but I was kind of a wreck. So…

You don't need any of that crap. Turn your computer off and go outside.

Definitely lead with positive reinforcement. I like that shirt, that fits you well, that suits you. There are unknown variables (at least to me) and Mr.Langley said it's helped him choose better cuts and styles. Plus when you feel good in clothes you start to like to dress more and develop a personal style.

I seriously have this movie memorized. So many awesome lines. And hot Heath Ledger and baby Joseph Gordon Levitt.

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Guys, I am in need of some feminist internet help. My boyfriend, as much of a wonderful, kind, respectful, amazing person as he is, really doesn't understand what it's like to experience daily sexual harassment and is getting frustrated at me for being continually scared and angry these last four months that I've been…

The old saying "you pick your friends, but you can't pick your family" has hit home to me with a vengeance over the last 10 days. Previously I wrote about my neighbor dying at just 29 and him leaving a young wife with two boys under 2.

I am Winding down 47 tonight by sitting here with The Pop watching Sharknado! I hope to have a Happy Birthday tomorrow!!! 48! Wow!

I got a cat today! His name it Ratchet cause he kinda looks like a ghetto cat. But he is so cute and friendly. He was a bit nervous at first and meowed a lot, but he seems to be good now. They had him at a discount price at the humane society, they were like...juuust on the verge of putting him down since no one had…

I did something fun with my hair today! I got a streak of purple in my hair that matches my glasses. Dye hasn't touched my hair since 2004, but my recent birthday (31) left me feeling plain and old. Anyone else doing summer hair experiments?

So... I climbed my potential new guy like a tree last weekend. The 8 month drought has ended. Dating a really attractive man has lead me to the realization that I have some serious self esteem issues though (I knew there was some self esteem issues before but not to this extent). Not really sure how to deal with it...…

I think it IS worth ending a friendship is someone is shown to be racist. You've outgrown her. Being overseas, away from friends and family is often a time of huge growth and change. When you go back home enjoy expanding your social circle to include more worldly types like yourself.

Just ask her questions about her youth and her life and let it roll. She's not an alien, she's just you in about 50 years.

I just watched 10 Things I Hate About You with my little sister, and I forgot how much of gem that movie is in the Pantheon of teen movies. It's so underrated; and Health Ledger was fun, and it had a lot of fantastic jokes and lines. This scene by Mr. Morgan character expresses how I feel sometimes when I read the…