Yes, he's super considerate and thoughtful — so our situation can really only improve. And you're right about communicating directly in the moment, I'm excited to work that in.

Oh thank god. This gives me hope! And good for you, lady. ;)

Oh yay! I've kind been doing the same thing (erm, sleeping my way through my 20s) while he seems to be more the serial monogamist type (handful of longer relationships). I think time, practice and communication will be good to us, if things continue.

Ha! Happy and helpful story. Thanks!

Fun dating-talk time, with a question attached. Things are looking good with a new dude. Brainy, sensitive, sweet nerd of a guy — who also happens to be a burly 6 foot hunk of man with chiseled features. We have hours-long g-chats every night, gearing up for our third date next week. The other night he told me he has…

Thoughts:

Once, I mentioned offhand to my cousin (whom I have nothing in common with anymore) "Hey did you know Dolly Parton is Miley Cyrus's godmother?" by way of making conversation. I was saying that Dolly's wisdom and guidance could really help Miley out these days. And she turns to me like "The blonde woman with the huge…

Oh, I have.

CHEEK POCKETS

If I had the resources, this is the look I'd rock all the time. Her stylist is good at keeping it on just this side of costumey.

Loved the chatter around this photo earlier today.

Nah, she's famous for her lips! ETA: More here: https://www.google.com/search?q=linds…

Is that snark on her lips? I think she's so unusually gorgeous because of them!

Yeti paw?

Thank you! There were some folks on the Katherine Heigl post earlier today salivating over this and I felt totally out of the loop. Fugly shoelace dress with the busy neckline? Yikes.

I like your mood.

Adooorrrrrrrable name though.

Ooof. That photo is giving me pantsfeelings.

"Why hello Ms. Perry, what brings you to Washington? Have you taken an interest in X political issue?" There's your three minutes.

Amen. And jeans that fit too. They don't need to be tight. They just need to fit. Ever watch old episodes of West Wing? The suits they wear are hilarious. They all look like 13 year-olds swimming in too-big bar mitzvah suits.