I genuinely don't want to make a judgement either way at this point. Rape cases are rarely straightforward and victims don't always present a perfect typeset of victimhood, something that is frequently used to disparage their claims. Given his decision to sue, I would hope he has a cast-iron alibi (probably not the…

I'm actually just confused about how this will be determined by the above trial. Especially given that it's not a rape trial, it's a libel trial. After ten years, I can't imagine that the alleged victim will have much credible evidence available to her even if she's telling the truth (and we all know how difficult it…

Many rape victims don't sound traumatized. Many times victims will go into denial and pretend even to themselves that the attack never happened; sometimes that's because they don't think anyone will believe them, or because they have to be around their accuser, or because they just want to forget the whole thing. I…

That second one is just TOO wonderful.

I would think that a genuine, wild wolf would avoid going indoors if at all possible and certainly wouldn't be that chilled out if it did happen to get inside. It's certainly very pretty, whatever it is!

Certainly at college level, I would agree with this. I can't speak to school levels, but I've seen a lot of very idealistic young teachers get burned out very quickly because they want to help (and be liked by) each and every individual student. The ones that stay the longest (and the ones that get the best…

I can definitely see that. Mind you, I am DEVOTED to that style of boot (so accommodating for my chunky calves!) and generally consider them to make everything work.

I have the best pair of compression pants from ON. They're a decent rise and just hold everything in, which, as I carry more weight on my hips and butt, is greatly appreciated!

I wear Old Navy's Sweetheart skinny jeans and American Eagle's high-rise artist jeans, and nothing else. I can't afford higher-end denim (and I would buy it if I could, because I wear jeans almost every day) and jeans shopping is so traumatic that I'd rather stick with what I know.

I'm a similar shape to you, and I've noticed a lot of places will see jeans as "high-rise" when they're really only regular rise. Maybe they think high rise sounds more exciting? I just wish more places would cut t-shirts and tanks at a reasonable length.

Hey, as an older gal who regularly teaches batches of 21/22 year old ladies, I applaud you. I get that it's comfy, but I wish more young women would take a couple of risks and explore their clothing options rather than stick with the identical black-leggings and college-sweater thing.

I really want to love straight-leg pants (less trendy than skinny, not as casual/dated as bootleg) but they just look so frumpy on me. I think it's because I'm pear-shaped- I find skinnies are fine if you're willing to rock the hips, and flares balance them out nicely, but straight leg just makes your entire leg…

I don't think she looks terrible, but they're defiantly not as flattering as they could be. Those pockets aren't helping, I have bigger hips myself and I've learnt to avoid them because they just hang out like elephant ears. The real mistake is tucking things in (which you almost have to do a lot of the time because…

I think that's a bit too generalized. I have a short waist and high-waisted stuff (skirts and jeans) looks great on me, as well as being hella comfortable- it makes me look way taller. I don't have much of a butt, but I do have big hips, and a higher waist is really the only way to accommodate them.

The only thing I can guess at is that they might just not be the right shape for you. If you're relatively straight-waisted there isn't going to be enough of a curve to anchor the denim, if you see what I mean. Either that or go tighter. My rule with jeans is to get them tight enough so that they're a little…

American Eagle do a "high-waist" artist jean that's actually mid-rise. They're damn comfortable too- nice soft denim. Of course, you have to be into the flared-leg thing.

I really only buy jeans with a mid-to-high rise anyway. I'm pear shaped and it's the only way I can get jeans that don't reveal half my bum when I sit down. Old Navy's sweetheart-cut jeans are pretty good until the stretch wear out after three months, but they cost about $25 so what can you do?

Bought a house today! Well, sort of. Technically our offer was accepted on Tuesday, but today was the property inspection that the offer was conditional upon and it turns out there's nothing horribly wrong with the house! Now we just have to wait on the results of the Radon inspection, which is a forgone conclusion.

In my late twenties, I'm so much happier and more positive with my appearance than I was even 5 years ago. And I can generally see something lovely and attractive in almost everyone I see. I think it's a linked attitude- the more forgiving you are of others, the better you'll think of yourself, and vice versa. Also, I…

When I was younger, my aunt used to day that everyone had at least one or two things about them that were lovely and attractive to other people. I used to think that was bull. I was perfectly ready to admit that other people might be lovely, but I couldn't see one redeeming feature about myself. Now that I'm a bit…