The issue is that saying mean things and hitting people are both bad ways to parent, and generally bad conduct overall. One of the biggest reasons my sister and I ended up not getting into much trouble as kids was because of the way we were parented. My mom's job is working with children with developmental…

Broccoli rabe is one of my favorite foods, and you're right that it's the perfect combo of broccoli and kale.

Kale is extremely easy to prepare. All you need to do is toss damp kale it at high heat with a bit of oil, some garlic, and a touch of salt. Add crushed red pepper for a little kick. If you're super lazy, use garlic powder instead of fresh garlic. It takes about 5 minutes.

You don't have to use harsh words to discipline a child. My parent never hit my sister or me and rarely ever raised their voices. They were firm, calm, and consistent.

Let's hope lesbian fans don't recognize her from "She Hate Me," because that was one of the worst, most offensive representations of lesbians ever put on film (and I've seen Gigli).

I hate that practically every lesbian storyline in movies or television is about a) a lesbian trying to get pregnant, b) a lesbian sleeping with a man, or c) a lesbian sleeping with a man because she's trying to get pregnant.

I find them very uncomfortable to wear any time I'm not running (I don't wear it for around the house or for other exercising like weight training), but I don't find that they inhibit my breathing. I'm not surprised that would be an issue for other people though, because that compression is no joke. I will say that…

I used to wear two sports bras when I ran (I'm also a D cup), but then I bought an Enell and have never looked back. It's a miracle bra. It's ugly as sin, but it works so well. Nothing moves at all. It's not cheap, but, trust me, it's worth every penny. Plus it wicks really well, so you don't get that uncomfortable…

I can see your argument if you're talking about long term relationships or marriage, but with dating, really? Most people (gay, straight, pansexual, bisexual, whatever) work through a lot of the things they want/don't want, like/don't like, and will and won't put up with by trying out different dating situations to…

I agree that people also need to be good guests. As a guest, your job is to RSVP, tell the host of any dietary restrictions, offer to bring something, and be polite. Don't quibble over things you don't like. Not liking something is not the same as not being able to eat it due to allergies or genuine restrictions.

"Part of being a good host is trying to make people happy. But part of being a good guest is knowing when to shut.the.fuck.up. and realize the whole event isn't about your stomach, and, in fact, you are the only person who really cares about it."

Claire's wardrobe is perfection.

I agree that it doesn't happen as often as people seem to act like it does. I know lots of waiters and have never heard of this happening to any of them in either direction. They have tons of obnoxious customers, but none of them seem to be assholes about lack of or abundance of vegetarian options.

The difference is that you might not be able to order a bacon cheeseburger at a vegan restaurant, but you are able to eat anything they have on their menu. I can't eat anything on the menu at a steakhouse. (To be honest, steakhouses generally aren't bad, because they almost always have baked potatoes and steamed…

Mrs. Doyle would have had that ring in about 2 hours.

I think babies can be really cute, but I don't get the smelling thing. Maybe it's because I'm not a mom, but babies always smell like sour milk to me. Not in a revoltingly strong way, but no matter how clean they are, I still smell a whiff of it. It grosses me out a bit.

People in Europe and Central and South America absolutely do not randomly approach complete strangers and kiss them.

You definitely don't need an excuse to reject someone hitting on you, but, in my experience, telling someone you're married or in a relationship is the fastest, easiest, and safest way to get them to stop bothering you.

Apparently these guys don't realize that greeting people with a kiss means you're actually greeting them...as in, saying hello to them because you know them. People in France don't just randomly kiss complete strangers they are having no interaction with either. That's not traditional in any culture as far as I know.

I was substitute teaching a few years back and one of the teachers gave me Up to show the classes. I had to watch the first 35 minutes of it five times. Even the fifth time in a row, I still cried.