Tag Archives: ADVICE

Handling Holiday Hassles Part II

Posted on December 20, 2010 by ricellyn

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 →

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Please Help Me Not Kill My Boyfriend (Because He's Better Than Me)

Posted on December 14, 2010 by miriamandellyn

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 →

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Roommate Romance

Posted on December 9, 2010 by miriamandellyn

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 →

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Inner Yente Fail (Truth Hurts)

Posted on December 1, 2010 by miriamdatskovsky

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 →

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Handling Holiday Hassles and Headaches

Posted on November 29, 2010 by ricellyn

We asked what your holiday gripes were, and you responded with complaints. Now I will advise on how to keep your sanity during this holly jolly season…that is, if you survived Thanksgiving. Roberta: So much to do, not enough time. … Continue reading →

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Please Help Me Not Kill My Boyfriend, Thanksgiving Edition

Posted on November 23, 2010 by miriamandellyn

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 →

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What Not To Wear: NY Edition

Posted on November 12, 2010 by ricellyn

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 →

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Everyone's Doing It: Cohabitation Nation

Posted on October 25, 2010 by ricellyn

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 →

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5 Ways to Make or Break Female Friendships

Posted on October 20, 2010 by miriamdatskovsky

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 →

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Why I Chose A Cubicle Over Grad School

Posted on October 19, 2010 by ricellyn

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 →

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