Today at the gym I realized that like almost every other day, a crowd of people gather around one of the fitness rooms before group exercise classes. Several people start waiting a good 10-15 minutes before the class starts and I can't help but think what a waste of time that is. If you find yourself waiting around for a class or machine, make use of that time. Jump on a treadmill and get five Read more

DearSugar and Sick of Waiting Willow need your help. She wants her boyfriend to pop the question but he's not ready. He doesn't feel that the timing is right, but Willow doesn't know how to wait patiently. Do you have any advice for her? Dear Sugar, I have been dating my boyfriend for over three years. We've been living together for at least two, and we are at the stage in our relationship where Read more

DearSugar and Willing to Wait Whitley need your help. She and her boyfriend broke up because he moved away, but when he recently came back for a visit, it seemed as though nothing changed. They still love each other, so should she wait for him to see if it could possibly work out later down the road, or should she move on with her life? Dear Sugar, My boyfriend of two years broke up with me a Read more

Dear Sugar, A year ago, I met the most perfect man online. Ever since then, not a day has not gone by that we don’t talk to each other. We have even discussed me moving to his city so we can be closer. His ex broke up with him over two years ago, and he is still dealing with some of those issues. He assures me that he is over her and is ready to be in another relationship, but he wants to Read more

Yesterday I went through my day and payed attention to all the times I am waiting. I waited in line at the grocery store, 5 minutes. I waited for the super-duper slow elevator here at Sugar HQ, 5 minutes. I waited for the bus in the morning, 10 minutes. I waited for my dog to find the absolutely perfect spot to relieve himself, 10 minutes (he's old and picky). I waited on hold with my hotel that Read more

As we're all relaxing over Labor Day Weekend, I wanted to cook up a Buzzworthy challenge in the spirit of celebrating the working stiffs among us. So, I want you to track down some of your favorite books about work — good jobs, bad jobs, and everything in between. I'm starting you off with Studs Terkel's Working, a classic in which the author interviewed people about what they do all day and Read more

DearSugar -- The man that I have been in love with for several years is finally divorced. He called at first and I just didn't give him the green light because I felt that he needed some time alone, or playing the field before starting up a relationship. When I did not jump in, I think he felt a bit rejected and he hasn't called in a couple of months. I know that from the start we have had a Read more