I think they're illegal in some states, no?

Oof. That's rough. Can you just pretend he's George Clooney or something? Or is there something he could do first to get you in the mood as well? Because orgasms really are wonderful….

I know writing's not quite the same as having a listening ear, but can you keep sharing on here instead? You've got a whole community of caring sorts who'd love to provide some support, and whom I'm sure could help you get through 'til tomorrow morning.

Compromising and negotiating is exhausting shit yo.

Oh no. The immigration system in our country is so, so broken right now. Do you have any sort of legal representation? And will staying jeopardize your ability to get a green card? (Also, if your parents are US citizens, they should be able to sponsor you for naturalization, no?)

I'd just bring it up in general conversation! Get tested yourself, and then let slip that a friend of yours just contracted herpes from her ex (or some such story). Then remark casually that you wouldn't dream of sleeping with anyone who wasn't recently tested (no doubt he'll get the hint), or (if it's more your…

I'm not an INFJ, but I'd venture that it's precisely because the type is so rare: it means that, as a group, they're most likely to feel misunderstood by the majority of others around them. If your outlook / attitude / basic approach to the world was alien to 99% of those you encountered, I imagine you might get…

I don't know. I'm 6' and weigh significantly less than she does. Obviously this doesn't mean Courtney Love isn't fudging; still, the fact that we all have different body compositions and bone structures mean that what a person weighs can't really be extrapolated from what one's own unique weight. (And if it helps, I…

Now I want to name my firstborn Volvo.

Pilar is a beautiful name; and Selesie! You're lucky to have a family name that's so unusual and so melodic. I hope you have at least one daughter. :)

I love the name Gloria— it sounds so elegant, and there's something so luscious-sounding about that first syllable, and 'ia' is such a pretty ending. That, and it's memorable: I've only met one Gloria in my life until you. :)

I'm in favor of unusual / out-there names for women. Think Oprah or Condoleeza, or Safra (CEO of Oracle) or Dilma (president of Brazil) or Risa (CEO of the NPR staple, the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation). Also, whomever it was who recommended "international" names—yes. If the name works well in a few different…

Now try MissTravel! By the same folks who brought you MissDarkAlley and LittleMissCandyVan!

Wow. I love her.

I tend to stick with only a few brands, but this is mostly because of my height / shape. I'm tall and thin but curvy (hips out to here) and there are only a handful of brands that fit off-the-rack. Sticking to a few makes shopping (and coordinating outfits afterwards) much, much easier.

Hearted for that alone. Thanks for making me smile. :)

You've never heard of Andrej Pejic?

I met my amazing husband online. We'd just both moved (separately) to a new city, and neither one of us had a local circle of friends to draw on. (And even if we had, I've never enjoyed the minor incestuousness of dating in one's immediate circle... what happens if it doesn't work out?) My brother met his girlfriend…

Also, doesn't Avon already have a 'mark' line?

You'll be okay! Something in you felt that he'd be a safe and caring person to trust. I'm sure he'll be understanding—both of your confession and your desire for privacy—and if he does tell, please don't hold it against him: I'm sure it would only be because he cares about you. There are worse things in the world than…