The problem is that all of his messages are just friendly and normal. I've been waiting for some sort of expression of affection so that it would makes sense to respond in that way but so far it's just small talk. It seems really awkward to respond to that with "I'm not into you."

Ugh, I know. But why can't he just take a hint!?!

I sort of dated this guy a while ago and then I realized that I just wasn't feeling it. I thought that it would die a peaceful death and it mostly did. He texted me on valentine's day which was weird (if you thought there was really a chance, wouldn't you do more than text at 9pm?). Then he texted again last week. …

I agree. A straightforward "I had a nice time meeting you but don't think that this is right for me. Take care." The only response I've ever gotten to that is "Thanks for being honest."

A big box of TAMPONS in the bathroom! He at least had the grace to mumble something about his sister and they were gone by the next time I came over.

I was living with a boyfriend when we broke up (he broke up with me but we both saw it coming). He was very kind and paid my security deposit for my new apartment. He also moved everything for me over the course of a few days and he did it while I was at work. About nine months later, I was trying to cook up some…

That makes much more sense - I was trying to figure it out!

Arguing with the police never, ever turns out well. You can assert your rights calmly and without a confrontation.

I've gotten way too invested in these people but the fact that Kris had serious religious objections that Kim did not seem to take seriously at all really made me feel bad for him. While their religious choices and committments should have been discussed before their wedding, I'm not surprised that someone kinda…

You're exactly right. Although people may, at times, disagree with the outcome of some rulings it is the principle that matters in the end.

They sell little rough pads that stick to the underside of the sole. I buy mine at Target, near the insoles and foot powders.

I love just about everything at bhldn.com but it's spendy.

Maybe simply ask why people who are smart/sincere/cool people would think to hold the sort of party that they believed would be unwelcoming for any of their friends?

It's actually called a "malo" and not a loincloth. Although I suppose it is a cloth across his loins...

I like the Sartorialist. It's not so much for shopping as it is for inspiration.

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It was an after-hours event and we've been friendly so I think that it would be appropriate to discuss it with her first. I really do appreciate that you take it seriously and that helps me to feel like I'm not overreacting but I don't want to escalate anything.

So... I just got called a whore. At work. By a coworker. Literally, the word "whore." In front of other people that we work with.

I used to and my brother and sister still do so I'm there a few times a week. I never said that it doesn't have problems; I said that it's not fair to say that people aren't trying to fix them. There is no denying that pop culture media is interested in Sasha Grey, not in community development. Sadly, parents don't…

What an insulting question. There are individuals, families, and community groups working every day to develop the community in ways both large and small. Just because you haven't heard about them, doesn't mean they aren't happening.