I’m with you - been married for more than a decade, and I never considered changing my last name. We don’t have kids, but I think that would make me more inclined to think about it, though.

I’m not sure why this doesn’t have more stars.

Uuuugh, Connecticut is the woorst!

I’ve known her since we were kids, though we’re not in touch anymore, and she was always a really good person. I’m so glad to see her doing well!

I second the referral to a PT that specializes in pelvic floor therapy - they’ve worked miracles for some of my patients. I’ve also seen some PTs recommend what are basically barbells for the vagina to increase vaginal tone, but they’re surgical grade stainless steel, not porous jade.

That happened to me all of once, when I was in my early 20s. I had a couple of drinks, and felt fine when I got behind the wheel, and while I was driving home it hit me that I was REALLY not okay. Scared me SO badly, and I’m so aware that I got really lucky. It’s never happened again, mostly because I refuse to take…

And that’s just it - he’s in his 60s, and has had a two pack a day habit since he was 17 - he’s never likely to be entirely smoke free. But if he could replace his habit with something that at least seems to be less risky, I’d consider that a total win. He has some other health issues to start with, and we’ve had two…

I think there’s definitely a regional difference, tbh. When I was back home in the south, I’d occasionally see asshole vapers (sorry, no, I can’t let you vape in the hospital), but the majority were pretty low key about it, when I even noticed them. I live in New England now, and there’s definitely a bigger asshole…

I am going to start just handing copies of this comment out when people give me grief for not having kids. It makes no sense to me - all of my sibs with kids have all said that having kids, while very much loved and wanted, have made them understand my decision so much more. I’m glad that some people understand!

This literally made me laugh until I cried - whether it’s sincere or snark, it’s too funny.

“Did he just say don’t be a muggle?!”

Ha, the hubs and I refer to this sketch every time we hear Bon Iver!

No, but I’ll definitely look for them next time I’m up that way. My family in Germany sends me Katjes, but I’ve found them stateside before too. I try not to look for them, because I can seriously eat an entire bag in one sitting!

I used to be a Gold Bears purist (Peaches rock too!), until I had Katjes Saure Johannisbeeren. They’re better than any Haribo offering, and may be the best non-chocolate candy I’ve ever had, period.

Yay on your nursing degree, and for Philly! We seem to have a similar background, and here’s my main question for you - are there job opportunities for new grads in your hometown vs Philly? That’s huge factor. Depending on your specialty, the job market can be really variable and it may be harder to find a job in your…

Woohoo! That’s huge, congrats!!

I hate mayo, I think it’s seriously one of the nastiest things out there that’s supposedly edible. But dang, this actually really works for grilled cheese. My mother in law has been doing this for years, but I only recently found out that’s why hers are so good.

I would like to come to your house, please and thank you. I’ll bring wine!

That’s not been shown to be the case with IUDs currently on the market. There is an increased risk of PID if you have a current infection, though, so it’s important to get tested before you have an IUD inserted.

I’m in the same boat friend! I know at least one of my sibs is a Gawker refugee, and I’ll be outed immediately if I tell mine. But I want to tell sooooooo baaaaadddd!