I would do it if I could! I think that men need to hear that advice, and not passive-aggressive shit, either. None of this, "FINE, I'll go, but I'll sigh and squirm the whole time,". Be a good sport and be nice!

Well, if it were me (I do have tendencies similar to that), I think it's perfectly appropriate to ask him to wear clothes that are not falling apart outside the house. Inside the house, whatever makes him comfortable. I mean, it's good to try to use things as long as possible, but there are times and places for it,…

You sound like the kind of partner that I would really appreciate, and I'm sure your partner appreciates it, too. I hate being tricked or forced. Just talk to me with respect and dignity! I think you found a great way to handle it, and I think your situation is a perfect example of how to handle those types of…

I admit that it was also my mother's tactic, so I am biased. It made me feel so embarrassed and angry, because I was capable of dressing up, but I never enjoyed it. I did it when necessary, and everyone made such a big deal about it that it felt more like punishment or humiliation than any kind of "reward".

As the resident Paul Bunyan in many of my relationships, please don't do that. It's pretty condescending and infantilizing. I'm on to people who do it, and it makes me feel manipulated, and honestly, rather angry.

I agree. I mean, my "dealbreakers" are things that are quite serious, such as whether or not this person wants children (I am on the "no" side, and a long-term partner has to feel the same or it won't work), has a violent temper, is bigoted (homophobic, transphobic, racist, sexist, ableist, etc.), or is really into…

That's so rude of them! I don't get people who are so insistent on including everyone in their sex.

Sadly, no! It's all true.

It was not a fun time! I'm glad I could share it with someone else :D

Oh, that was super gross. I mean, I warned him. He just didn't care.

It was pretty gross. I mean, I don't mind clutter, but rot is definitely bad.

I completely agree, but I think it's also fair to point out that going alone isn't necessarily a bad thing, either. If she, for some reason, did want to go and reconnect or something, not bringing her boyfriend could be a good thing! It might give her an opening to talk to people without feeling stuck.

It was a few days, at least! Everything got washed, and thankfully, my mom's place is spotless, so that helped a lot. :D

Haha, thank you! It wasn't a fun weekend.

Haha, thank you! I really hope that no one could figure out who these people were. I wanted to include some other details, but they were too specific.

I completely agree. This character can be into whatever she likes - vomit, blood, feces, whatever! She can even enjoy what someone else has left behind, if she so desires (I think it's probably unsafe and unhealthy, but whatever, that's not the point). What I disagree with is putting other people at risk. Kink has…

I can't write the whole Wedding From Hell story, because the details would identify the bride or groom, so I'm changing some of them so I can share this with you (the details are superficial and not exaggerated). Here is the setup:

It really is! It's odd to see how other people think of the area (and how I do, too!). I haven't seen Fargo, but I keep intending to. I hear it's really good!

I grew up in a little town outside of Fargo! Haha, hello, fellow Minnesotan :)

Yeah, I can't say I like the appearance of the swimsuit, but I'm pretty indifferent to the style. You do you, guy-who-wants-to-wear-tiny-swimsuits.