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1 You Asked: Am I Intimidating to Men?
women
2 Some Words of Wisdom
relationships
3 Dear Poll: Are you Attached at the Hip?
Love and Sex
4 You Asked: I'm So Depressed
Love and Sex
5 Dear Quiz: Are You Independent?
Advice
6 The How-To Lounge: Asking For Help
Advice
7 DearSugar Needs Your Help: How Can I Find Myself?
Lots of women have ideas about the kids they will raise, only to give birth and realize some things aren't up to them. A recent news report focused on Peter Leonforte, a bricklayer, and his son Andrew Leonforte, a singer. It's not uncommon for parents and their children to have opposite interests and personalities. While some moms and dads keep an open mind and encourage their kids despite the Read more
A few weeks ago I was offering some solicited career advice to a good friend, who is five years into working at her dream firm but routinely suspects her efforts are being ignored by her manager. While she is quick to complain to friends and family (heck, aren't we all?), we ended our conversation with her realizing she needs to initiate a careful conversation about her concerns with her manager Read more
One of my best gal pals recently proclaimed she was taking a last-minute trip to Morocco on her lonesome to de-stress. She's adventurous and independent so it was no shock to my ears, but I found myself wondering if I could pull off a solo trip halfway across the world. I've traveled for work alone in the past, but I've never taken an extended vacation by myself. April's Self has a neat guide to Read more
I liken newborns to birds because they often mimic their behavior at birth. As the mama bird, I feel it is my duty to give my lil chippers their wings to fly so they can become positive members of our society. A sense of independence gives a child confidence to conquer the world with a smile on his or her face. Instilling that virtue in a youngster is one of the best gifts a parent can give their Read more
DearSugar and Searching Sandra need your help. While in a five-year relationship, she lost track of the person she is and the woman she wants to become. Now that she and her boyfriend have split up, she wants to find herself, but she doesn't know how. Do you have any advice for her? Dear Sugar, My on-again, off-again boyfriend of five years broke up with me a few days ago. We’d had the same Read more
Although being independent is great, if you happen to have a stubborn streak, your determination may hinder you from reaching out for help when you need it. For whatever reason, asking for help has become synonymous with not being tough enough, but I’ll be the first to say, that’s just not true. So if you’re one of those girls who has to do everything herself, read my tips for how to reach Read more
Some women prefer company while others prefer solitude, but being around people isn't the only thing that defines a woman's independence. In fact, independence has a lot more to do with a woman's attitude then anything else so let's find out if you need to start working on stretching those wings. Source If you need help, do you ask for it? Definitey, I'm not just going to struggle with Read more
Dear Sugar, I just graduated from high school this past May and am currently living from home, but since then, I feel like everything has gone downhill. Most of my friends have moved away to go to school and I still live at home. I attend an amazing university, but still, I can't help but feel depressed. I feel like I don’t even know who I am anymore. I'm not happy with what I’m doing with my Read more
When you're in a relationship, do you like to do everything with your significant other? Do you like to exercise with him, go shopping with him, even sun bathe with him? Or do you like to be more independent -- would you rather come home at the end of the day with stories for him or surprise him with that new top you bought? Different strokes for different folks, so ladies tell me, do you like Read more
I just came across a wonderful poem whose commandments (if you will) struck a chord with me. I wanted to share it with all of you so just click here to read more Read more
