That's really interesting to me. I don't disagree with your statement, but it's totally the opposite of what I've personally experienced or what my friends (both male and female) have experienced. Maybe it's because most of this is happening within the context of committed relationships and not hookups?

Different strokes for different folks. But it has been in my personal experience (and this is my experience and clearly not a representation of all men), but men who are weird about period sex are also weird about other things that have to do with sex. Sex is always a little gross and highly tangled with body fluids.

guys being weird about periods is a deal breaker for me. my dad works at a company that makes tampons, so periods were never a big deal in my house growing up, so i've never viewed them as something gross to talk about (he saw no problem talking about them or grabbing tampons for me or my mom)

Nothing else relevant comes up if you search mums and Texas

I always thought this was a useless, excessive and weird tradition.

Another Texan here. I was kinda a little asshole in high school and thought I was so above the mum thing, but my Senior year date really wanted to exchange them. He made this huge, loud, heavy thing for the to wear. Luckily, mums were a big deal at my school, so mine was no where near the largest.

I am a huge American Girl Dolls fan. It's one of my toys that I'm most excited to hand down to my children. My name is Samantha and I have long brown hair, so I never really needed a doll like me because there was already one in the line that I could (physically) relate to, but I think the line is fantastic. The only…

me too. especially if I got for a run after work. I get home and am not hungry at all, but I drink me some wine.

I live in NYC and it's my favorite city in the world, but I realize it's not right for everyone. I grew up in Texas, outside of Dallas, and would not ever recommend that area. I'd say, look at New Orleans. Amazing food, beautiful city. I would love to live there for at least a year.

Don't have a personal scary story to add, but the thread from last year distracted me and my roommate for hours. But it was also the reason we slept with the kitchen light on for a week. So excited to read more!

I'm all caught up, but you might want to edit the comment and move the spoiler to a reply to your first comment. It hasn't aired in the US yet.

IDK, I graduated from a Texas high school 6 years ago (man I feel old...) and I think the system works really well. I decided to go to a better private school out of state too, but I did get into UT because I was in the top 10%. Did you try and apply? It's not like they have a system where they throw out applications…

I love the show. She seems like a real person and not a stereotype. You mean she can be a smart, successful doctor, a strong female character who also loves "girly things", and she gets all the cute (and rich and successful- she's dated a doctor and now has a lawyer on her back) guys?

One of the comments on the WSJ article is true: "So you mention that Melissa McCarthy was in Gilmore Girls, but neglect to talk about the show? Probably because it contradicts the premise of this article. That show had multiple plus-sized characters, and weight was never a part of their character development. Miss…

I think this work experience (also worked during college) helped set me apart when applying for jobs too. I graduated in 2011 and had a job lined up in March before graduation.

And to brag a little, I did this while making all As in every AP class my top-tier high school offered, being president of multiple clubs, dancing, being involved with the theater department and having an active social life.

I don't care if I have Bill Gates money, my kids are getting a job when they turn 16. My parents made me and my brother get one and I think they are so important to your future work. They teach you responsibility with money, how to work with others and why you shouldn't treat people in a service industry like shit.

Real question, what are the economic costs for putting a kid up for adoption. I'm totally not informed on the process and just picture TVs and movies, where the pregnant mom has her medical costs paid for by the adoptive parents.

Yes! "I may disagree with what you have to say, but I shall defend to the death your right to say it."

Completely agree! My biggest problem with this is it seems like you have to choose between two categories. You can either "grow up," enjoy wine tastings and fancy cheese, read the news and wear dark colors or you can act like a child, because clearly there has never been an educated, mature adult who also likes nail…