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Tag Archives: ADVICE
Handling Holiday Hassles Part II
5 days ’til Christmas… for some of you, that makes your heart rate increase and your palms sweat. But do not fear. I advise here on even more holiday gripes so you can keep your sanity and make it to … Continue reading
Posted in Family, Holidays, Religion
Tagged 2011, advertising, ADVICE, APARTMENT, bell ringers, christmas, commercials, corporate America, ellyn rice, family, gifts, holidays, miriam datskovsky, moms, santa hat, siblings
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Please Help Me Not Kill My Boyfriend (Because He's Better Than Me)
Dear Miriam, My boyfriend is so good at getting over fights. Not that it’s a bad thing, but I really feel like an ass when I say something mean, and he refuses to say anything mean back. Or when he … Continue reading
Posted in Cohabitation
Tagged 20something, ADVICE, boyfriend advice, boyfriends, cohabitation, ellyn rice, fights, LAS JERSEY, miriam datskovsky, New York, real life, saint, sinner, temper tantrum, time-out room
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Roommate Romance
When Miriam first moved in with Bryan, her girlfriends from New York emailed to ask how it was going. Her response? “Mostly good, but also I want to punch him in the face most of the time.” Granted she just … Continue reading
Inner Yente Fail (Truth Hurts)
When a newly single girlfriend came to visit for a weekend getaway last month, I tried to set her up. It worked – for a hot second: “I should introduce you to _____. He’s really smart, loves to laugh, watch … Continue reading
Posted in Cohabitation, Girls
Tagged ADVICE, dating, matchmaker, miriam datskovsky, relationships, Yente
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Please Help Me Not Kill My Boyfriend, Thanksgiving Edition
Dear Miriam, Holidays are doubly stressful when you’re in a couple. Shaun and I have to celebrate with four families in three states (since both of our parents are divorced), plus visit home friends within a very short span of … Continue reading
Posted in Cohabitation, Family, Holidays
Tagged ADVICE, boyfriend advice, boyfriends, christmas, cooking, DRIVING, ellyn rice, food, Friends, hanukkah, miriam datskovsky, moms, presents, thanksgiving, tofurkey, vegetarian
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What Not To Wear: NY Edition
Fashion sense. I always thought I had it. But then my boyfriend, Shaun, told me I wear too many colors and really have no idea what I’m doing, but that’s besides the point. Even for a senseless fashionista like me, … Continue reading
Posted in Fashion, New York
Tagged ADVICE, boyfriends, carrie bradshaw, ellyn rice, fall, fashion, leggings, tights, uggs
4 Comments
Everyone's Doing It: Cohabitation Nation
One year ago, I was in a long distance relationship with my boyfriend between New York and Philly. In May, I moved in with him. This is the first time I’ve ever lived with a guy. I grew up in … Continue reading
Posted in Cohabitation, Family, Girls, New York, Sports
Tagged 20something, ADVICE, APARTMENT, boyfriends, cohabitation, drama, ellyn rice, ESPN, fantasy football, female friendships, laundry, marriage
8 Comments
5 Ways to Make or Break Female Friendships
I have always had more male friends than female friends, and not just because the former came with certain physically pleasurable benefits every now and again. I used to say it was because guys are simple–they like shootin’ the shit, … Continue reading
Why I Chose A Cubicle Over Grad School
Do all 20-somethings working in a cubicle dream and/or threaten to go back to school? Grad school is like this greener pasture of hope. Instead of working 9-6 day after day, we have the option of reliving our undergrad years, … Continue reading
Posted in New York
Tagged 20 something, ADVICE, career, corporate America, creative writing, cubicle, double life, George Mason, grad school, Johns Hopkins, MFA, New York, NYC, Penn State, UNC Wilmington, University of Iowa
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