Oh god, the thought of Chrissie Hynde doing any of this...

What is that typical cat screech sound called? It's in every.single.movie.

He spit on her? I can't bring myself to watch the video but that is so degrading and disrespectful. Yes, I know socking her is worse but this clearly sets a pattern for how he treats her. Gross.

Because NFL players are required to adhere to certain behavioral standards as representatives of the league.

Yeah, don't begin to tell me that I can't listen to my Zeppelin.

I think she was more saying that watching football makes her happy, allows her to bond with friends and family and even perhaps that it is something she grew up with and wants to continue as an adult. I didn't get the feeling that it was the be-all, end-all of her identity and existence.

Yeah, it's as if he is the first person to discover that she has infinite wealth.

Sorry to highjack the thread but what benefits does Scotland receive if they "secede"?

Oh, I have no doubt that this has happened several times before. Just awful.

Just enjoy singlehood and be good to yourself. And I'm sorry about the breakup; they're never really easy. And happy birthday! You're young!! (And as an addendum, my sister got married at 42.)

:-)

Oh, I'm so glad you could have that catharsis at that moment and what a thoughtful doctor. I cried unexpectedly at my gym, during a spin class. It was about a month after my mom died, I'm close with several women in the class and have been a member for eight years. I guess I felt safe and the exercise itself was…

No, one anecdote does not equal data but this is Jezebel, not JAMA. If you read any of my follow-up posts, you would have seen that I made it pretty clear that being happy with ones' self is the most important thing, not being in love. I was not intending to be cruel or pressuring in any way (and I really despise…

It never really leaves you, sad to say. My mom died in March and it was somewhat sudden (five weeks from illness to death) and tears still come pretty easily. You will cry at a stop light or having lunch with a friend or hearing a song. Losing a parent is a profound, life-changing experience and I wish you the best.

You're so sweet and I hope it helps. Engaged at 20?! I was smoking pot and sleeping my way through UT-Austin when I was 20. Adopt those cats and enjoy your life and above all, do not worry about timelines or what other people are doing when. Life happens in fits and starts and is not linear. Be good to yourself.

And maybe meet your love at a book signing?

Honey, you have so much time! Live your life and enjoy school and your career and your friends and yourself. Love will happen when you are ready.

Yeah, my husband had just ended a very awful relationship with someone who was likely borderline and her tentacles stuck in our lives for awhile, which was just terrible. It took time but I trusted him and we got through it and now that seems like a distant memory. Hang in there!

I'm so glad you found your soul mate after such a horrific marriage and that your heart still had room for love.

Not true! I agree that it might be more challenging but don't give up. Take care of yourself and live your life the way you want to live and see what happens. My sister didn't get married until her early 40s!