That's what she said - as that's often a line people draw. She said don't draw that line and invite them.

THIS. "Come celebrate MY relationship but you're doesn't count because you fight a lot/have only been together x number of months/aren't engaged/i don't like your SO" is such BS.

I really loved wedding planning and my wedding because I had a blast with it. I loved picking invitations and dresses and music to fit our personalities. I loved our Star Wars bouts (and I hate Star Wars) and our escort cards and our readings and our favors.

Agreed! But I can relate in a way. My husband's friends wives are mostly women I have very little in common with. I like them, they are nice women, but it can be difficult when we get together and I end up in an endless conversation about the merits of Express's clothing v J. Crew. It's not that it's vapid but I just…

I think the most frustrating part is saying anything about it...and the response "oh eat less carbs!" "I don't eat carbs often." "more protein!" "I eat protein." "You just need to cut calories!" "To...what? Zero?" I mean, on the bright side, I'm very healthy, nutrition-wise as I concentrate a LOT on what I eat.…

I don't think so - it's been pretty dramatic. 15-20 lbs in ~ 3 months. My working theory is possible PCOS (which would be pretty devastating given the TTC thing) but I don't have any symptoms besides weight gain. But, with the Pill leaving my system, maybe they'd appear. I know I should head to the doctor but often…

I actually went off birth control (after 8 years on it) about 2 months ago since we're trying to have a kid. I'd be okay if I was gaining weight because I was pregnant! But the weight gain started before I stopped birth control and has continued since I went off it. My thyroid has been tested a billion times as well.…

I'm having a pretty depressing couple weeks because I cannot stop gaining weight. Eating healthy, exercising (except that bout with the flu and bronchitis), cut back alcohol, plenty of sleep...and just packing on pounds. So I keep needing new bigger clothes, which sucks, I see pictures of myself and can't believe…

My husband is like this. He's worked the same place for 6 years and only pooped at work once because it was an emergency.

I don't watch Game of Thrones. I hate Dave Matthews Band. I won't read/watch Harry Potter or Twilight.

Me either and it's glorious. Same moratorium on Twilight. I love Hunger Games, though...

No air freshener! I'd rather smell poop than artificial flowers and poop. The Poopourri I'm good with, though.

Um....I have to poop when I have to poop. Not before...not later. Sometimes it can wait, but when it's time...it's time. I can't just "poop before my date." Especially since a first date is usually drinks...and a drink usually triggers the urge.

I love music. And I hate discussing music with other people. Here are a few of my favorite artists: Alkaline Trio, Chuck Ragan, Dave Hause, Dar Williams, Kate Voegele, Dan Andriano, The Hold Steady

My friend is a lawyer and there are judges that will kick her out of their courtroom if she wears a pantsuit instead of a skirt/dress suit to court. Insanity.

Agreed! Someone should have let you know for sure. Whether it was neighbor or landlord. Is your dog crate trained? Maybe that would help? I am not a dog owner but I have heard that can help. And if your landlord is illegally entering your apartment that is a whole different story!

I was once visiting a friend at her condo and the next door neighbors dog DID NOT STOP BARKING. For hours! We finally went to the concierge and asked if they had a way to contact the owner and let them know their dog was upset. They did, and contacted them, and they came home right away. They found several very…

Agreed! This sounds amazing!

I just really, really love North Carolina (though their politics are awful). Really want to move there in the next few years.

Be the really, really quiet girl for awhile. Listen to everything, figure out who is trustworthy and who is sketch. Find the right people to befriend that will support you and not stab you in the back. Then you can open up a bit!