That really surprised me too, particularly in the headline. Why, on an article here, would the headline say "pro-life" instead of "anti-choice"?

I'd say maybe ask him whether he would be open to it in a non-marathon context. Since you've already mentioned that you like this and "marathon" has been discussed, that kind of creates an opening to contrast. You could always ask if he's into "sprints"! (Okay, I know it was a lame joke.) But seriously, I'd maybe…

I totally second "have a few drinks, workout" advice. I don't know your current living situation, but I'd say if you have friends/family who would be willing to go out for pizza and beer (or something relaxing and mellow) and not discuss law school, that might be enough to break the cycle. Or anything that really…

You'll be fine. Don't worry and enjoy the free time you have now. You won't be terrible or look stupid. If it's anything like when I was in law school, there are loads of full-of-themselves people who will take care of that for you. If you ever want law school advice, let me know. Everyone gets nervous…

Omg. I saw this post last night but didn't have the stamina to even glance at it until this morning. And I've only the first part of the second link and it's so much worse than I imagined. It's so bad it's hard not to read it at as a satire.

Ugh. You're not giving women "too much credit." It's not that complicated. If anything, women are often much more aware of the non-abortion alternatives than anything else. I can easily imagine a women who might not really understand what options are available to end her pregnancy, especially given the amount of…

This sounds so similar to me. I am 31 and am in my first official romantic relationship ever. I met him when I was 30 and when I met him it was not because I had finally gotten my act together and gotten in the best shape of my life and gone on match or something (which is what I'd thought I'd end up doing). I…

My money is on vacation/stress. I have been TWO WEEKS late before when I was traveling a lot for work, and I am usually very predictable. Travel can really throw you off, as can stress. Also, Mercury is in retrograde, as the post above mentions, and while I really don't believe in that stuff, I have had fun blaming…

I laughed out loud at your perfect response. The above very well may have been the ultimate "Dafuq did I just read" post. That's really saying something given how it's been around here lately.

No joke. Ridiculous.

I totally agree. Good luck!

July 31 is still aways out. It will come together!

Every day - like really every day? Every day, with no responses, for how long? Wait, you don't even have to answer, because it's way too much unsolicited contact, even if it's every other day or every third day, particularly if it's been going on for more than a few weeks. I'd definitely ask your cousin. Even if…

But what about a self-deprecating screen name?

Re the apartment, it's definitely weird but it could be completely unrelated so try not to stress out too much about it. If you do talk to anyone about this, though, I'd mention it - say you think it's probably unrelated but that it happened. Good move on asking your landlord to install extra precautions.

Speaking from my perspective as an outsider, you definitely don't need to pity him, though I understand the impulse to do so. He really should have taken the ignoring as a hint. At a minimum, he shouldn't be putting you in this position, and don't forget that.

Save (print or electronic, or both) copies of everything, with dates/times whenever you can (even if you just keep a written log). If it escalates and you need to involve police or lawyers, having a record will be invaluable. This will also help you keep track of the frequency and content of his messages yourself.

Agreed - go for it. Life is too short. Anyway if everyone is already talking, what good can come of putting a stop to it now, when you never know how it might turn out? Don't let the community chatter dissuade you. If anyone gives you any grief, just know that you had the guts to give it a shot!

I may not be the best judge, but I had a sort of similar thing happen and I did eventually catch up. So far it hasn't been a red flag for anything else negative. I guess for completion I could say that I have had some other annoyances/issues with the guy (including one you can read about in my comment history if you…

That is the best analogy ever. The next time I hear anyone use the biological clock/ticking I am so going to say "Oh, like the crocodile in Peter Pan, you mean!"