Is the Female Gossip a Myth?


Updated 02/18/11 3:00 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Do Women Gossip More Than Men?

When it comes to gossiping, women have always been queen. However, a new study found that men actually spend more time idly chattering than women, but does that make them the gossipy gender? Full disclosure, I'm getting this information from the Daily Mail, but its reporter talked to a very real psychologist, Geoffrey Beattie at Manchester University. "Female 'nattering,'" he says, "is little Read more

Group Therapy: My Friends Won't Stop Gossiping About My Ex


Updated 02/04/11 4:07 AM · Posted by Tres Community · 9 comments

Dealing With Hearing About an Ex

This question is from a Group Therapy post in our TrèsSugar Community. Add your advice in the comments! I met this guy last semester because he was a friend of a friend. I'll fast-forward through what happened: he liked me, I liked him, we got along really well/hung out a lot, then he started to ignore me, he dumped me for someone else, blah blah. Sounds pretty simple/painless, but it definitely Read more

Shrink Parties Will Drink to Your Problems


Updated 11/05/10 11:20 AM · Posted by · 5 comments

Shrink Parties For Women

Your mother may have had Avon parties, and you may hope/fear that was a cuddle party at the park last Sunday, but now it's time for the shrink party. A group of women in Manchester, England, are asking local ladies to bring their problems, and they'll bring snacks, bottles of wine, and a psychologist. The party really starts when women begin airing life's latest grievance, which could be anywhere Read more

Link Time — Why Is Making Fun of Others So Much Fun?


Updated 10/23/10 2:58 PM · Posted by TresSugar · 2 comments

Why Do We Like Making Fun of Others?

What's so funny about laughing at others? — Huffington Post A former sister wife shares her polygamy story — Lemondrop 5 friends you need to ditch right now — The Frisky How long does it take to know he's the one? — YourTango 8 traits of a great wingwoman — College Candy Phrases to learn if you want to fight less — Em & Lo Would you engage in an office romance? — SavvySugar Read more

Be a Good Gossip Girl


Updated 10/11/10 2:31 PM · Posted by · 1 comment

How to Make Gossip Healthy

I have a few unscientific ways to determine if a friend is gossiping about me, but the truth is everyone is talking behind my back. And your back. All our backs! Call it venting, call it normal conversation between friends, or call it gossip. Whatever you call it, it doesn't have to be a bad thing. A new study found that talking positively about other people slightly raised positive emotions and Read more

5 Reasons Gossiping at Work Is Good


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Gossiping at Work

Who doesn't like a juicy tidbit every once in a while? Whether good or bad, gossip can help a group of people connect. And according to a study, it can even be beneficial to your office relationships. In a piece from the Harvard Business Review, Professor Giuseppe Labianca describes how gossiping in the workplace can increase your social understanding and cachet. Read on for five reasons he says Read more

3 Signs a Friend Is Talking Behind Your Back


Updated 07/10/10 12:33 AM · Posted by TresSugar · 2 comments

Signs a Friend Is Talking Behind Your Back

I went out to dinner with two close friends over the weekend. When each one went to the bathroom, they talked about the other. Immediately! I decided my own trip to the bathroom could be postponed until I was home and got to thinking about gossip. In middle school I thought girls were talking about me, and my dad said, "Do you think people have nothing better to talk about than you?" At first I Read more

How to Be a Sensible Gossip Girl


Updated 05/08/10 7:14 AM · Posted by OnSugar Blog · 5 comments

Rules of Gossiping

Here's a post from OnSugar blog My DISFunkshion. Everyone knows about the series Gossip Girl. A secret source knows everything about everyone, like Gretchen Weiners from Mean Girls, and posts it on a website. Being in a small college and living in the dorms, word about everyone spreads around fairly quickly. I’m guilty when I say that I love gossip. I like being in the know and having the Read more

Your Coachella Shortlist: Saturday's Standout Shows


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Coachella 2010 Performances from Saturday's Shows, Including Muse and MGMT

I don't know what it is, but Coachella's second day felt even more crowded and crazy than the first! Audiences kept the energy pumping into the wee hours, and yes, the glow sticks came out. I need a breather after all the excitement, but it's your turn for a taste of the mania. Here are the five big acts that had fans bouncing and clapping all day long (and don't forget to follow me on Twitter Read more

Employee Fraud Hotline: Brilliant or Baffling?


Updated 02/05/10 8:22 AM · Posted by SavvySugar · 4 comments

Condé Nast Creates Employee Fraud Hotline

While some companies are punishing employees for gossiping, it appears others are encouraging it. According to the New York Post, publishing giant Condé Nast is in the process of setting up a "fraud-reporting hotline" to put the kibosh on leaks, theft, and unauthorized perks within the company. The hotline will be anonymous, so employees can report each other without fear of being found out. A Read more