That purple velvet dress (and the hat) are utterly gorgeous, but I can't think of any occasion that I would actually want to attend as a Downton Abbey character, other than in my own fantasies...maybe the dress without the hat could be made to look more modern, but they go together so well, just in a different era.…

Pinterest is endless fun, you can create boards for food, fashion, philosophy, art, etc, and it can be an interesting adventure (also free). I bought the "Dear Sugar" book, by Cheryl Strayed for my younger sister (sixteen years younger than me-I'm 44), and she just read and loved it! It has lots of great advice for…

No,that sounds like a really extreme reaction. Even if you were rolling your eyes, you're both adults, and him letting off like that suggests that he's either taking the conversation much, much more seriously than you are (which is also worrying), or he's really immature, and that's his "go to" response when he hears…

Another Jean Reno film, "The Professional", he's a french hitman in New York City, helping young (very young) Natalie Portman to avenge her family's murder by drug dealers/corrupt cops. Gary Oldman plays a serious villain (and corrupt cop), and there are plenty of ass-kicking scenes and explosions...this is one I…

You're awesome to want to minimize all of the baby stuff that's sure to be flooding your way. But hold on until baby arrives, as hockygrrl4 is correct, you can go through certain types of clothing way faster than seems possible. Babies pee and poop alot! They need changing all the time, and it's sometimes more…

You are absolutely correct to give much, much thought to such a major life decision. Even if you thought you were ready last month/year/whenever, if you're having second thoughts you need to pay attention to them. I had my son when I was a year older than you. He wasn't planned, and is now a handsome, smart,…

These commenters have the right idea. Don't forget to treat yourself kindly, whether that means eating your favourite meals, phoning a friend and venting, watching fun videos on youtube, or films that cement the fact that people can behave in mysterious, kind, weird, and wonderful ways to life's disappointments...we…

Gym's good for all kind of things, I haven't been in a couple of months, but found it helpful to go at lunchtime and get rid of all kinds of stress. OK, it seems like I'm going to become a regular after so long just reading. At your suggestion, I've picked an icon. I'm a bit of a luddite with icons and avatars, but I…

Totally agree with this. In a while you'll be feeling much better, and you will have prevented him from trying to justify his hurtful behaviour. I've gone both ways in the past, and this one worked out better...

I'm sorry your experience was disappointing, and can totally relate to your frustration with dating. It's funny, I had a number of really bizarre dating experiences prior to meeting my partner:

Just curious, none of my business...do you have another date? I feel kind of weird, asking you this, but I was just so rooting for you last week, and am now, too. Hope that's not a weird question...anyway, if you don't choose to share, I'm wishing you best of luck in the ongoing dream/nightmare that is dating. Cheers!

Since when did Morrissey become an expert in Women's health? The way he's questioning the reason she was in the hospital is just kind of bizarre. That said, "How Soon is Now?" is one of my top favourite songs from the 80's, so I'm going to try and ignore this recent bout of meanness, and tuck the song away in a safe…

Have you ever checked out the blog "First Person Singular"? I started reading it when I was single, and I actually still check it out even though I'm with someone. I still appreciate many of the perks of being single even when I'm in a relationship. Weird, maybe, but I'm 44, so I can accept the paradox...

Wow, this is a bummer, but 35 is not "an old woman". I'm 44 and I don't consider myself to be old. I know that it's all a matter of perspective, but given that we will nowadays typically (hopefully) live into our 70's, 80's, and 90's, the idea that 35 is old is kind of crazy (and a massive downer once you've gotten…

Took me a while, too. I've been reading Jezebel, and checking out SNS for a few years now. Have only started to comment, so am enjoying contributing finally. Was just waiting until I felt comfortable, and now I am. Look forward to SNS now, it's always interesting to see what's going on in the world, and the kinds of…

My love and I had each experienced our share of heartaches and broken relationships in our pasts. But we've been living together for almost one year, and when we came together it was with vulnerability, trust, affection, humour, and honesty. This should've been pretty difficult, given our past romantic experiences,…

I'm 44, and have the same problem (still). It's such a pain to deal with zits and lines at the same time. I use Clearasil 8 hour cream. It's a spot treatment, so while it dries out your acne, it won't dry out your whole face, and you can just focus on specific spots. It works pretty well for me, and can even keep zits…

I'm so glad for you. Now you don't have to sweat the 2nd date, it won't be nearly as nerve-wracking, or if it is, hopefully it'll be in a good way, and you can relax much more. Dating can be fun, especially when you take out as much stress as possible, at least in my experience.

I'm going to agree with you on that. Beautiful, tragic, intense, and once I saw it I realized I can never watch it again.

I've had a few blind dates, a la OK Cupid, so I can say from experience that you may (will) be nervous, but try to relax, and just think of this "date" as a fun opportunity to meet someone new. No pressure, and if you don't have a good time, you can regroup later to see why not. Enjoy the moment, is my advice.