No worries. It's ok, I realize the age difference changes the perspective. I just think the nature of the app is for hook-ups; that doesn't mean that users aren't employing it for dating purposes, just that users who are looking for primarily for dating (and not so much for casual sex), may have to to sift through…

Not too much, I'm in my late 20s, and had my age preferences set to mid 20s to 30s crowd. I don't think it would be impossible to use it as a dating app. I think if you match with people and get to chatting, you just have to make it clear that you're not interested in casual hook-ups. You can say that in the small bio…

I think most people use tinder for hooking up. Not to say that it can't be used for dating, but I've used it and the only vibe I got from guys was casual sex only please and thanks. And the acquaintances I know who have used it, also use it purely for hooking up. A few of them got short relationships out of the…

Unfortunately, I don't have any self-help book suggestions. Time is the only remedy I know for mending a broken heart. I came out of long-term relationship in my early 20s that was very co-dependent. I did the wrong thing and immediately glommed on to a new friend instead of learning to be by myself. I learned how to…

Yes, I have run across this. It's infuriating, and I have tried to distance myself where I can from these types of friends. I would advise you to challenge their perceptions where appropriate, but choose your battles. It can prove to be very exhausting and disappointing, because changing people... it's damn near…

Any suggestions for facial cleansers/serums/moisturizers that reduce redness? I've got a lot of redness around my nose and chin (maybe rosacea?), and while concealer does a pretty good job of covering it up, I'd like to maybe reduce it in other ways. My current skin routine includes using mild face soap, and Oil of…

VIVA LA BUTTER!

Ugh, this sounds horrible! It's really frustrating when all you want is some support and a hug from a friend, but instead you get a big dose of cold advice.

Unfortunately, I can commiserate. Have some infinite kitties and hang in there.

I'm going through this right now. It definitely seems likely that the pressure and anxieties are amplified because the expectation is that you'll have attained a stable career and relationship in your 20s. It's such an awful feeling, and it's really hard shake the hopelessness.

That is wonderful to hear! Having suffered from depression myself, and going through a relapse at the moment, I remember how nice it is to wake up feeling rested and good. Keep up the good work.

This dress is like Batman couture and I love it.

I was in a LTR with my ex for two years before he moved for work. We continued in a LDR for another year until he decided he just didn't want to be in a relationship with me anymore. He started seeing his co-worker instead.

I think it's adorable, but it's also in my list of favorite baby names for boys, so maybe I'm biased. ;)

I'm really sorry that was your experience! :( That sounds awful, and you shouldn't have had to go through that.

Yeah, they're not too good for that anymore! Unless you really insist I suppose. It made me feel awful when I did patient checks every two hours. Sleep is a precious commodity!

Nursing student here, just finished my OB rotation. Post-partum units do have nurseries, but the current push is to have baby "room-in" with mom. Hospitals would certainly be able to take care of a baby in circumstances where the mother cannot.

I'm not actually upset or sad about being single! I think my friends are worried that I'm missing out on some life experience because I'm not dating casually. I'm in my late 20s, I've had SOs and sexual relationships, but I'm finally single and apparently missing out on the grand opportunity to date around. I didn't…

I've been single for a while and have recently become interested in relationships again. However, I'm feeling a lot of pressure from friends to join dating sites and apps. I'm not really into it. I reconnected with an old fling and it's been really great! Problem is, it's long distance, and he dates around.

My most recent ex left me for his much younger co-worker. While we were dating he was (mostly) agnostic and liberal. However, his coworker approached him by saying that Jesus came to her in a dream and told her that she needed to save him. He dumped me to be with her, joined her ultra-conservative evangelical church,…