Sugar Editorial Picks
Aug 20, 2008 -
Having a positive attitude is always a plus when it comes to leaving an impression, getting to know new people, and keeping your chin up during a rough patch. But sometimes, and I know some people may not agree with me, an optimistic outlook is not for the best. When the going gets tough, I think it’s important to be realistic, and I often find a friend or family member’s optimism irritating or just plain irrational.
- 16 Comments
Aug 19, 2008 -
You knew your fiancé’s mom had issues, but since you’ve started wedding planning, you’ve really been able to see her true colors. Now you’re in direct contact with her multiple times a week without your fiancé as a buffer. Would it be worse if .
- 10 Comments
Aug 13, 2008 -
No matter how easy-going you might be, everyone can lose their temper from time to time. But if you happen to be impatient, well, then biting your tongue or not getting flustered can be very tricky. For that reason I’ve come up with a few ideas to work on increasing your patience.
- 8 Comments
Jul 22, 2008 -
Everyone gets angry, but some of us tend to snap more easily than others. Maybe it's a frustrating customer service representative or an irritating comment from a family member, but suddenly your anger flares up in a bout of bad temper. Fortunately, I don't get heated easily, but I'd be lying if I said that stress didn't bring out my temper.
- 29 Comments
Jun 26, 2008 -
I have a good guy friend I've known for eight years. He's single and intelligent (albeit a bit cocky and conceited). We have some mutual friends, so I invite him to all kinds of events — happy hours, picnics, parties, etc.
- 17 Comments
Jun 18, 2008 -
With the exception of pushovers, I'm sure most of us can be a little stubborn sometimes, especially about the things that matter to us most. But there's a difference between holding onto your opinions and just being plain old difficult. In all aspects of life, knowing when to compromise is definitely an important skill.
- 2 Comments
Jun 13, 2008 -
If age is just a number, then appearance isn’t the only thing that makes a person seem older or younger. In fact, I always have a terrible time guessing a person's age because I base my assumption on her personality more than anything else. Taking into account your personality over your appearance, how does your outward attitude compare to the age on your driver's license?
- 53 Comments
Mar 07, 2008 -
I truly believe that women shouldn’t settle with any old guy — unless of course they actually want to. And though I think people are sometimes picky about the wrong things, I think it’s incredibly powerful to know what you want and what you need in a relationship. That said, I think there’s a possibility that as women have become more empowered, we’ve also become pretty darn tough on men.
- 18 Comments
Mar 05, 2008 -
Have you ever noticed how there are some people who are endlessly surrounded by friends and seem to make new friends where ever they go? There's just something about their body language that makes them seem warm, inviting, and all around, approachable. So take this quiz to find out if you give off the welcoming vibe or if you're as cold as ice!
- 24 Comments