Jealousy Bites: Fight The Green-Eyed Monster
“If you compare yourself with others, you may become vain or bitter, for always there will be greater and lesser persons than yourself.” – An extract from Desiderata, by Max Ehrmann. Jealousy is a...
View ArticleDon’t Hate Me Because I’m More Successful Than You
Why must we always cut down the tall poppy? In my first job in publishing, I was appointed head of the social committee. It sounds more glamorous than it was; I was essentially the only member. My...
View ArticleI Use My Looks To Get Ahead. Is That A Crime?
Pretty is as pretty does… I’m what society would consider a pretty girl. I’ve got clear skin, nice hair, a small waist and a great booty. I dress well, wear makeup (but not too much), and conduct...
View ArticleMy Husband Is Dating Our Babysitter And It’s Super Convenient
Open marriage has its challenges, but personal time outside of being a parent is a great reward. Trying to find opportunities for alone time as new parents is a classic struggle. My husband and I are...
View ArticleWhy I’m Closer To My Best Guy Friend Than My Boyfriend
He’s seen me at my worst and he still loves me. You know the feeling you have with certain people, that you can say whatever you want without worrying you’ll put your foot in it and piss them off, or...
View Article7 Ways Not To Be An Unintentional A**hole
I’m sure you didn’t mean it the way it came out. Last week a friend of mine hit the breaking point after reading one too many articles about how a certain group of people is happier than another group....
View Article16 Signs You’re The Clingy Friend
No, really – you can’t sit with us. We’ve all had that friend – and chances are, we’ve all been that friend from time to time. You know the one: she won’t stop calling, she gets upset if you take too...
View ArticleHere’s How Social Media Is Ruining Your Romantic Relationships
You might want to think twice before posting that status update. You know that super cute couple you secretly hate, even though you ‘like’ all their Facebook and Instagram posts? Come on – we all do...
View Article8 Signs You Have An Obsessive Personality (And How To Curb It)
Are you enthusiastic – or are you obsessed? If you’ve ever lost an hour (or five) scrolling through your ex’s social media feed, turned down a brunch invitation because you just had to get your daily...
View Article6 Ways To Deal With Your Partner’s Horrible Ex
Sometimes the past just won’t stay in the past. In a perfect world, no one would ever have to deal with their exes. Whether you were married for a decade, or you just hooked up a couple of times, it’s...
View ArticleJealousy Isn’t Cute, It’s a Sign That Your Relationship is Terrible
Movies and television have lied to you for years. If you watch television you’ve seen this setup: A boy and a girl are dating, and suddenly the girl is dressing up a little more often. The boyfriend...
View ArticleHere’s The Worst Personality Trait Of Each Zodiac Sign
It’s not your fault; it’s in the stars. The older I get, the more I’m convinced that astrology is real. I have no patience anymore for people who say they don’t believe in it; above all, these people...
View Article8 Signs Your Friends Aren’t Actually True Friends
Friendships can be just as complicated as relationships… I remember the first time a friend betrayed me. In first grade, Angie Baker asked me to walk her home, even though she lived a few blocks away...
View Article4 Types Of Toxic Friends You Need To Cut From Your Life Right Now
A bad friendship can actually shorten your life. Friends are the flowers in the garden of life, according to a cheesy plaque I once saw in a gift shop. But in fact, some friends are more like stinkweed...
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