I find your comments needlessly nitpicky. In my copy, there are three chapters about Anne being jealous: one before the dinner with Christine, one chronicling the dinner, and one where they make up. It is not misleading at all. I never said that the second honeymoon was part of the book, just that they go on one.…

I like your interpretation! And I'm still totally Team Laurie, so I don't think you're doing it wrong at all.

Anne of Windy Poplars was actually the seventh book written, so it's not so much the author trying to put off the wedding as it is the author being forced by her publishers to squeeze in another installment of her most popular series.

The dance happened in the movie, not the book, so that's my bad. But I'm not sure why you're trying to correct me on the Anne of Ingleside stuff. I didn't include those details because they're not relevant to my overall point: the fact that Anne gets so upset because she THINKS Gilbert forgot their anniversary shows…

I don't subscribe to the theory; I just have heard people make s convincing case. I like her with the professor much more now than when I first read the books and couldn't believe Jo let Laurie go.

Her early jealousies can certainly be seen as more about attention than attraction, like when she boasts to Diana that Gilbert will ask for a dance. That's all about Anne's ego. But in Anne of Ingleside, her jealousy is all about her feelings for Gilber and her fear that he doesn't love her any more. She gets upset…

This is interesting. As far as secretly gay literary icons go, I find the argument for Jo March being a lesbian more compelling, but I can see how this interpretation would make sense. Anne was always more about friendship and imagination than romance. Though I think this author overlooks some of the Gilbert/Anne…

Depression sucks and depression lies. I hope you get the help you need.

I'm a big fan of karaoke, pub trivia, wine tasting, theme parties, game nights, camping, concerts, and festivals.

Slay just posted another thread for people to request posting privileges. If you've been regular commenter in good standing, she should add you.

I agree with your husband that backing out at thus point would do more harm than good. I also agree with you that it's weird she asked you to be in the wedding in the first place, but what's done is done. You two might never be really close and that's fine. All you can do is be polite and not take what she does too…

This says, "Fart." I'm 12.

I think you have to accept that this is just the way he is and that he is pretty okay with the current state of affairs, since he hasn't sought any treatment or medication to change his libido. Mismatched sex drives are a big problem in relationships and if it were me, I would move on to someone whose preferences/sex…

I always think of her as more elegant than sexy, but she is just adorable in Roman Holiday. She could be very feminine and yet pull off the androgynous look too.

She could definitely rock a hat.

Not all exes make great friends. If seeing A with someone else upsets you, block that stuff! It sounds like you need more time before you are ready to renew those friendships without putting yourself through needless emotional torture.

I have a friend who lives with her boyfriend, who she met on OKC. She didn't even like him that much at first (called his kisses "mediocre"), but he grew on her. I'm in a wedding in September for two people who met on Match. I don't think it matters that much how two people met; first dates are always at least slight…

I wouldn't worry about historical accuracy, since this event sounds more about fun than authenticity. A few accessories can turn any LBD into a 1920s costume. You can get a boa and one of those feather headbands, powder your face pale, and wear read lipstick. Long ropes of pearls can work instead of or in addition to…

I'm so annoyed on Carol's behalf that Cameron Diaz is playing Miss Hannigan in the new Annie. SACRILEGE!

That is incredibly frustrating! Health problems always make everything else seem worse, so hopefully once you're feeling better physically, the work stuff will seem better, or at least less bad. It sounds like you love what you do, but recognition would be nice too!