I can't speak for this woman in particular, but my sister in law had gastric bypass surgery in the late 90s, and she suffers from MASSIVE nutritional deficiencies and ongoing health issues. The fact that it may affect fertility (my SIL had kids and a tubal ligation prior to her surgery, so I dont' know how it may have…

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A. My skin condition is not a "minority opinion." I have no idea what you meant to type, but that doesn't make any sense.

Ah ha, condescending post #2, this time directed at me. CLEARLY my skin condition affects my quality of life, and clearly (since I already told you) I treat it to the best of my ability, with the assistance of medical professionals. Telling a person with chronic dry skin to consider lotion is akin to telling a thirsty…

I have incredibly dry skin (it will crack and bleed in the winter, even with prescription moisturizers), and you know what the first 'treatment' my dermatologists have always suggested? Shower less often.

This. World biffing champion, 1905.

Pakistani people aren't Middle Eastern, though, they're South Asian, so I really hope you don't use those terms interchangeably.

It's pretty good. Different from Wallander, in that it's truly an ensemble cast, but good. I also really like The Bridge, which is Swedish/Danish and also The Killing— which is Danish, obviously, but I'm a huge sucker for Scandi-noir in general.

Arne Dahl, actually, because it was on MHz. But I concur re: Wallander. I have the whole Krister Henriksson series on DVD.

I'm drinking that same malbec! It's really good for the price, eh?

Your experience mirrors my own in a lot of ways. I'm an Old Married now, and thought I was well past all of this— until last summer when a friend of mine made a drunken pass at me (in front of my husband and our entire group of friends, I might add). The whole thing was more about him and his problems (including a…

I totally agree with this. I've been working professionally with tweens for the past several years (as a researcher), and am currently the parent to two tweens— and I have a deep and abiding affection for all of my 'kids.' Granted, I work with them singly and in small groups— which makes a huge difference in how they…

Anyone want to talk about that feeling of violation and betrayal, mixed in with a bit of shame and self doubt, you get when you realize that someone you thought was a friend was actually pursuing you sexually (and has no interest in you)? I've always wondered whether I respond this way because of prior sexual…

I'm not really sure how you're trying to use the term 'subsistence hunters,' here but growing up in the semirurural Midwest as I did, I knew a lot of families that counted on a good hunting season to be able to afford Christmas and feed themselves throughout the winter months.

Sorry, no. The overall impression here is of sportswear badly done.

This is just the right amount of twee for her. She looks fantastic. Total win.

Oooh, he's a vanilla rapist, get him away from my kids!

Design school 101? It's "edgy."

In certain instances when the speaker lacks the skill of diplomacy when speaking, yes. But that does not negate what I'm saying. The ability to be firm, direct and tactful is one that all people should aspire to, at least in part because it makes you more effective and efficient.