You do realize that the women can refuse the offer, and then nothing ever airs, right? Unless they agree to be on the show and sign all of the releases, no harm, no foul. Besides, the "victims" are usually in on it - they just don't know where/when they're going to be approached - hence the surprise.

The threesome thing with the ex is kind of hot, though.

That's what we did - it worked great. Everyone was happy, and honestly, it was really nice to see people I hadn't seen in years and have them wish me well with no pressure. I was really relaxed because we were already married and it was just a brunch, and I was seriously touched how happy my parents' friends were…

Please don't always think that. I eloped, and then sent out announcements so that people I cared about didn't think I was keeping secrets from them. I definitely didn't want gifts, I just wanted them to know what was going on in my life and to be happy with me, and even more, to let them know I was thinking about…

A nice compromise which makes everyone happy is to let your mom or parents throw a little brunch or something in your honor in which they get to invite whomever they want. All you and your spouse have to do is show up, be gracious, smile, and everyone's happy.

Register. It makes it easier on friends who want to get you something you really want. Here's the key: you can't tell anyone you're registered unless they ask. If someone asks, you can definitely say "Crate & Barrel and Macy's, thanks!" You just can't solicit.

Just do champagne and dessert. Everyone loves it, it doesn't have to cost a lot, and you keep your role as host.

Two words: American Express. They handle this shit for you and you never have to think about it again.

Actually, it'd be kind of handy. I often go out straight from work on Friday night, so it'd be nice to not have to change in the bathroom or to not stand out on Friday because I am dressed up while everyone else is casual.

This book is kind of a fun way to taste more wine and learn more about what you like and don't like. It's organized around tasting flights, so it can become a fun regular activity for a group of friends or you by yourself, and it has a lot of straightforward, easy to digest information.

Willem Defoe has the biggest johnson in Hollywood since Milton Berle. You can look it up.

I'm not an idiot and I haven't been tricked into anything. I just prefer tampons to the menstrual cup. Stop picking on me for that. It really isn't any of your business what I use during my period. How can you possibly think it's acceptable to be so rude and presumptuous?

It's embarrassing how much Food Network I watch. That said, if Ina Garten's chefography ever turns up, check it out. She's a fascinating woman who built an empire singlehandedly, and that after having a really serious and successful career in government. She is one impressive businesswoman. Also, check out Alex's…

Okay, I know you're trying to be nice and understanding, but you should know that telling me that I'm being "brainwashed by social indoctrination" isn't exactly a compliment, and it doesn't even give me the benefit of the doubt of taking me seriously as a grown-up with fully formed thoughts and opinions of my own. …

Does it have to be between 9am and 5pm? Or is it any 8 hour stretch. Because if I think about it, I really do most of my eating between 12noon and 8pm, so I could probably swing this pretty easily.

The apples fell far from the tree with these two, I fear.

Actually, Guarnaschelli has her own show, and it's excellent. It's called "Alex's Day Off." She also had a Food Network show called "The Cooking Loft" - not sure if that one is on any more. Ina Garten was not a political hostess for her husband. She herself was a White House nuclear policy and policy analyst. She…

Ha. Your mom is actually right - it's - are you ready for this? - because glass is not considered porous. The more you know....

I don't know - I've been to MW, and their suits are kind of awful. Definitely more "suit-y" than H&M, but still kind of crappy quality. Try Macy's or Norstrom's during a big sale - you can get good stuff pretty cheap.

What an interesting, astute point. You're right. Also, the older actresses she mentions didn't become famous until they were well into their 20's, so they were actually adults by the time they became known. Now, a lot of actresses become famous as kids or tweens or teens, and then have to make that weird…