I got an Emily Post's Etiquette book for Christmas this year — fitting, I know! — and while flipping through some of her old-school ideals, I thought it'd be fun to see how your real life behavior and expectations of others stand up to Miss Manners herself! One of her echoes of traditional etiquette is below.
"On the street, a man traditionally walks on the curb side — a custom born of the idea that women needed to be shielded from the potential hazards posed by the passing horse-and-buggy parade."
I've known men who religiously obey this unwritten rule and those that don't even know it exists. Since proper etiquette means something different to everyone, tell me, is this something you'd expect a man to do when he's with you?
There's a lot to love about Marley & Me, but when Jennifer Aniston was on-screen we couldn't take our eyes off her gorgeous necklace. Designed by Aniston's great real-life friend, the Jennifer Meyer jewelry worked perfectly with her cute and casual wardrobe. Meyer's designs would be an amazing addition to any outfit, which is why we're giving two away! In the movie, Jennifer combined the diamond-studded heart and key number pendants on one chain and one lucky reader will win that same combination. All you have to do to enter is head over to CelebStyle and create your own look for any of the posts on the site!
From now until Sunday, Jan. 18, you can enter to win a set of Jennifer Meyer necklaces as seen in the film. One lucky winner will receive the 18k Diamond Heart Necklace and the 18k Diamond Lucky Key Necklace valued at $2,025. To enter, all you have to do is log into TeamSugar (if you're not a member, register now) and add a look of your own to any post on CelebStyle (see how after the jump). You'll be entered for every look you create so there are plenty of chances to win! Be creative and check out the official rules here.
Money is tight for pretty much everyone these days, and no matter what you do to save, it's close to impossible to cut back on everything all the time. Most couples I know have rituals — Friday night date nights, going to the movies on Sundays, or playing on a bowling league — but whatever their tradition is, it probably costs money.
If you're having to pick and choose what activities to keep in the mix, tell me, what are you still spending money on as a couple?
We've been together for five years now, but I've been relatively unhappy for the past four. He is emotionally controlling and he can manipulate anything and everything; I might go as far as saying that it's possible that he's verbally and emotionally abusive to me. In spite of all of this, he is a beautiful, wonderful man, and I love him with all of my heart; the problem is I don't know if I like him anymore.
I've tried to leave a few times, but he keeps sucking me back in. Even though he tells me to go if I want to, it's almost like he guilt trips me to stay. I don't know what to do. I'm scared I'll make a mistake if I leave. Do you have any insight for me?
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