To answer the random question: I'm olive! it means I have yellow undertones to my general "whiteness" and that I tan like no other. I could be confused for Latina/Middle Eastern in the middle of summer, but am super white by November 15th when it's faded.

I dont think she is suggesting they MARRY at 17-21, but MEET. Which, I can sort of understand. I say sort-of. I have a few married friends who met in college and dated well into their mid to late 20s and then married. That doesnt seem so insane.

Co-signed. I also washed mine by hand and hid them in my closet to air dry because mom still did my wash. I was a virgin until 21. However, I didn't want to be the girl changing in front of everyone in gym class in "granny panties" any more than I wanted to be called out for "panty line" when tight jeans were the…

LOVING THIS. The most important thing in a proposal is that it is personal and fits the couple... which is exactly what he did. I love it.

I loved these books and my Samantha doll and all her many many dresses, that being said I will always love that my parents insisted that I read ALL of the girls books before I picked a doll. It was such a proud moment and accomplishment. I seriously remember recalling information from these books during my AP History…

Such a good summary!

Tangerine is so pretty. I'm rocking Topless & Barefoot. It's a sand color. I think its got the right neutral going on for it, I needed a professional kick for a minute. Neutral nails make me feel grown up. I don't know why, just do. I'm also a huge fan of Lilacism, for a soft purple. Luxedo for a more purple version…

If you like the oranges, Tart Deco is the most perfect orange-coral color ever.

ugh... this makes me so sad. I know exactly what you mean... at least about the first part.

"My mom was pretty concerned when I told her I was dropping out of pre-school, and my dad wishes I would have a more stable job."

2005 - John Mayer ( I know, ick now, but he was all wholesome still then), or maybe Dave Matthews...

+2 (+1 wasnt enough)

I think it would be kind of shitty and sexist of these hypothetical people for sure. I'm just thinking, where does that line end? Like, I can cook. I can sew. I am somewhat home ec skilled, so if I was to take on that role in the home does that ruin my feminism?

Well, you reduced your argument to the ridiculousness of children being okay in orphanages. Look, my dad was home due to medical reasons for all of my adolescence and it was kick-ass. I'm sure your kids enjoy getting lots of attention from Mommy.

Do you think that if you're ok with taking on the traditional gender roles for YOUR relationship (vs the concept at large) you're cool with sexism? Or only if it applies broadly? (just curious)

Are you never emotionally responsive to your kids or interested in what's happening in their life? You work... so that's all you can do... and all your wife who is a SAHM can do is care about them... right? Am I understanding your logic properly?

The fact that the Ultra-Orthodox can be exempt is part of one of the major social issues under examination in the newly forming coalition government. A lot of Israelis resent that. The men just dodge to study religious text, whereas the women volunteer in schools, hospitals, etc for the two years in lieu of combat -…

Check out last week's responses... people had mixed feelings on the clearly dark turn the sexual acts between Adam and Nat took. Whether it was merely a consent-based act of Adam's fetishes, which Nat did not enjoy at all, or rape is highly contested.

But she did not comment that MOST people in their 20s deal with mental illness. She said "lots" of 20somethings deal with their illness in their early 20s. Being on your own, and coming to terms with your health/mental health is something that will happen, if you have it.

I think that is great, that this piece of the woman's experience calls to you strongly enough to challenge the convention. I just question this one... some battles seem weightier. It's possible that we need to tackle more small issues to help give weight to those heftier issues and I'm overlooking the importance there…