I'm moving to Alaska on Wednesday so I feel like I have an excuse to go crazy shopping for winter clothes. I can't wait! As soon as I land I plan on a trip to Nordstrom or Macy's or any nice local places for a new coat and some sweaters. I can't help my love for warm fuzzy things, it's a sickness.

I hear you. My weight has been constantly fluctuating for the past four years. My normal used to be around 130 lbs. I went on an antidepressant and dropped to 110 in two months, it was terrifying. I switched meds and stayed around 120-125 for months. Then I started working out more and all my muscles increased and I…

My in-laws have a rabbit and he doesn't stink at all. You just have to keep up with the cleaning.

I tried to get one and it was completely miserable. I wanted it so badly because like you I have some adverse reactions to hormonal BC. Unfortunately it turns out my cervix is ridiculously small. From what I understand, normally the insertion takes 10-15 minutes with minor discomfort. For me it took 50 minutes and I…

The only thing that helped me when I was like that was keeping busy with new things. Volunteer somewhere new, try cooking new ingredients and recipes, take a class in something fun, start running or swimming or hiking or going to the gym, learn to sew or crochet or knit—do anything that will keep your mind and body…

Oh my god. That short was horrifying. Apparently to this guy, rape is art. Run away as fast as you can.

It is pretty misogynistic. I try to ignore it because I love the rest of the show so much. Was it just me or was the episode "These Women" even worse than the others even though it was supposed to be better? Ugh. I think the women get better as the show goes on, but it's been 4 years or so since I watched the whole…

You're welcome. I've always found it best to be gather my courage and be straightforward about what I want. Make it simple and clear: "I'm interested in trying a committed relationship with you. I'm also considering moving back home whether or not you're interested in a relationship. You in?" Once you get the basic…

You tell him exactly what you just told us. If he says no, he doesn't want to be in a LDR, you can try to convince him it could work. If he says no, he doesn't want to be in a committed relationship, take his word for it. Seriously, that's your cue to back out before you get hurt too badly. Good luck!

When you say things along the line of 'rapists need to be warned that punishments are harsher in the air than on the ground,' you kind of deserve what you get. Sorry.

YES. I used to be completely 100% terrified of pregnancy and giving birth. Now for some inexplicable reason I don't give a damn about the horrors of pregnancy anymore, I want a baby! Unfortunately I just had major back surgery and I'm not allowed to get pregnant for at least 6 months, preferably a year, so everything…

I can confirm that lots of people our age a bit above are either relying on parents or credit cards they won't ever be able to pay off. I'm 23, graduated at 21 and will be done paying off my student loans in two years. My brother on the other hand is 26 and in such massive debt that he had to move in with my mom and…

Try giving yourself a set limit for drinks each week and make each one count. If you're into cocktails, make a couple really elaborate ones. If you like wine, buy a more expensive bottle than you normally would because hey, you're not drinking as much, you can afford it! Turn it into a treat rather than a lame…

That is exactly what I do. I can't eat corn tortillas because I'm a bit allergic to corn and I don't think they're delicious enough to be worth it. Instead I go for corn salsa in my burrito fillings. YUM. So worth the slightly swollen tongue and throat!

Ugh, double post.

I get mine at Bed Bath and Beyond. I'm pretty sure they're $5, less if you use one of their ubiquitous 20% off coupons. Good luck!

Your understanding of the phrase is correct. Breadwinner = primary income source. In that sentence he is comparing the percentages of women breadwinners in different income brackets. In the bottom 20% of incomes, women are usually the breadwinners (70%). In the top 20%, men are usually the breadwinners.

We knew we wanted something simple because neither of us felt like planning or financing something more elaborate. I am frequently paralyzed by choice; I couldn't even pick a wedding dress when I thought I might like to buy one. I ended up borrowing the first one a friend offered that fit. We had a family-only…

My husband has been offered an amazing job in his field with excellent pay, great benefits, company gym membership including personal trainers and nutritionists and everything, overtime pay, annual bonus, ability to buy extra vacation time, etc etc etc. I have two big problems with this job.

I agree with this completely. Don't kill the bar, dude!