There’s also a “locker room talk” problem with so much pop music sung by men. If we have a problem with artists accused of harassment or assault, shouldn’t we have a problem with lyrics that brag about it? (Even if we don’t have direct evidence as yet that they have actually done these things?) Or if we’re ok with…

I hoped it was a portmanteau of “leveraging” and “revenge.” Could be useful...

I’m a solo act too. I absolutely hear you—holidays, long weekends, and any other time people associate with family can be hard when you don’t have a partner or kids.

His language sounds like he knows a lawsuit and/or charges are coming, and was coached by his lawyer.

That’s a fantastic rule. I’ve seen so much bullshit from men directed toward women in the workplace, but virtually none directed from men to other men. Clearly they know how to do this.

“Apologies” like this one remove any doubt in my mind that the speaker is a serial harasser. They always sound so entitled, self-righteous, and devoid of empathy—the same traits that give rise to harassing behavior.

I don’t even believe in women changing their last names for their husbands. But changing your first name for your new boyfriend?

Yes! I too own a house solo. Recently I’ve realized that I like my Fuck You profession as well as my Fuck You home.

This. The model of all-female family networks raising children, with little to no appearances by the fathers (let alone money or work contributions) is much more of a norm than the “traditional” nuclear family. The Kardashians just do it with much more money.

I hear that they all keep their homes so empty-looking—at least the areas we are ever able to see—to avoid being targeted for burglaries.

“Arriveth” is present tense (i.e. “arrives,”) so if you want to go archaic it’s either “hath arrived” or just “arriveth.”

This follow-up makes him look even more awful. I’m so glad he’s out of your life, even though the process is painful. Other commenters have already expressed the rest of my thoughts. I wish you good healing.

I think this is what successful dating looks like: prompt and orderly elimination of anyone who doesn’t do it for you. Spending time alone doing exactly what you want, clearing your time for the eventual/possible arrival of someone who does.

Here’s a grim but practical perspective: When I got married, I didn’t even consider changing my name, for feminist reasons. The arguments have all been made here already.

While we’re being pedantic, the verb is “faze,” not “phase.”

I saw him in an interview saying that initially, he had planned to make a full multi-course meal with each of the heroes, but then he realized that getting them to cook at all was the real goal. So he downgraded his plans by a lot. I buy that.

You’re looking for Iyanla Vanzant, Clinton Kelly, and maybe Suze Orman.

It’s Woody Allen’s plan.

That statement bothered me so much. She’s trying to have it both ways: make a killing on these ridiculous claims, but also be cool and above it all when challenged. I have no respect for GP or her brand. I’d love to see her sued into oblivion.