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Do You Eat at Restaurants That Don't Take Reservations?

partysugar — Tue, 01 Sep 2009 05:50:36 PDT

A couple of weeks ago, I went to grab dinner at Pizzeria Delfina, my favorite local pizza joint. The trendy restaurant is always packed, and although it doesn't take reservations, I normally don't mind going early to put my name on the chalkboard. However, the wait ended up being two hours on a Wednesday night! I couldn't help but think of a friend who refuses to eat at restaurants that don't take reservations - no matter how good the food is. As my stomach growled, I wished I was more like her. Where do you side on the matter?

Fit Tip: Put Waiting Time to Good Use

FitSugar — Wed, 01 Oct 2008 08:00:00 PDT

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 minutes of walking in. Do squats, crunches, or lunges. Do anything really. I don't know about you, but getting to the gym can be a difficult task at times so maximize that time to get the most out of your workout. Five minutes getting warmed up is not going to hurt you, in fact it'll just prepare you for the exercise you are about to begin and you'll burn more calories in the end.

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DearSugar Needs Your Help: How Can I Wait Patiently?

DearSugar — Sat, 06 Sep 2008 09:00:00 PDT

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 I feel like we're already married. My boyfriend and I are in our mid-20s and everything feels intact expect for one problem - he's not proposing anytime soon! No matter how many talks we have, the only straight answer he gives me is, "The timing isn't right. You don't have to wait forever, so why worry?" He's right; I know it will happen one day, and I'm lucky enough that I've found "the one," but what is all this timing talk about? It's starting to overcome my every thought. I keep faking myself out, thinking a proposal is coming, only to feel constantly let down. I don't want my impatience to cause a rift, but I don't know how to remain calm about it. Do you have any advice? - Sick of Waiting Willow

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DearSugar Needs Your Help: Should I Move On or Wait For Him?

DearSugar — Sat, 02 Aug 2008 09:00:00 PDT

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 month ago because he moved to New York to go to optometry school and I live in Vancouver. We knew the long distance would be tough, but he realized that he wasn't able to hold down a relationship with his busy life in a new city. I'm having such a hard time getting over him. It would have been easier if we had broken up because we didn't love each other anymore or if the feelings had changed between us, but we broke up simply because of the circumstance we were in.

He returned to Vancouver this week and we hung out twice. Each time we saw each other, it was like nothing had happened and we were still together. There was a ton of physical contact and we exchanged the same smiles; we even ended up kissing. He says he still loves me and I feel the same. I asked him whether there was a chance of us getting back together and he responded saying, "We may if our paths cross again in the future."

Now I don't know what to do. I'm just confused. We still love each other but we can't be together at the moment. Should I just move on with my life, or should I wait for him since there might be a possibility of us getting back together? - Willing to Wait Whitley

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Have You Ever Waited in Line for Free Food?

YumSugar — Wed, 09 Apr 2008 06:13:31 PDT

I tried to get a free Jamba Juice yesterday, but when I got there, the line was ridiculously long. At that point I decided that the free $4 drink wasn't worth the wait and went back to my desk. A lot of the folks at the Sugar HQ were also complaining about how long the line was, however I know several people who did end up waiting in line. This all got me wondering, have you ever waited in line for free food?

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You Asked: Should I Keep Waiting?

DearSugar — Thu, 13 Mar 2008 17:00:00 PDT

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 take things very slow.

About three months after we started talking, I gave him my phone number, and to my surprise, he was not willing to give me his. His birthday was last month and I asked for his address so I could send him a card. He wasn't willing to give me that either (even though he has mine). I tried to make plans to see him recently, and he said that he still wasn't ready. We have grown extremely close over the past year, and I know he is not seeing anyone else; we are very loyal to each other.

It’s very frustrating that I can't call him when I want to - he blocks his number so I can't see it. He recently started seeing a counselor because I told him that I wasn't sure how long I was going to wait for him since I am so young (I am 24, he is 28). I care for him deeply, but I am starting to think I am wasting my time. Should I continue to wait for him, or move on?

-Waiting Patiently Pasha

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read more. Dear Waiting Patiently Pasha, It sounds like you’re getting some pretty big mixed signals from this man. On one hand, he’s contacting you every day for a year and tells you that he wants to make a possible relationship work, while on the other hand he won’t let you call him or visit him - sounds a little fishy to me. In this situation, I would turn to that old stand-by we were taught in grade school: actions speak louder than words. He may be saying a lot of really great things, but it doesn’t sound like he’s anywhere near emotionally capable enough to act on them. In fact, it sounds like he might have some serious control issues. If I were you, I’d let him know that you can’t continue your relationship as it is right now. While the idea of letting go might seem really hard, holding onto something that's not there will be even harder in the long run. This sounds like a very one-sided relationship and you’re far too young to be holding out for someone who won’t show the same devotion in return. Source

Fit Tip: Move While You Wait

FitSugar — Fri, 29 Feb 2008 12:30:00 PST

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 screwed up a reservation, 10 minutes. That alone is 40 minutes of time that I spend waiting on any given day.

What I have decided is in the time I spend waiting, I could do little exercises. So for example, this morning while I waited for my dog to relieve himself, I did squats. When I was waiting for the elevator, and no one was there, I did more squats. I am not saying that you should drop and do 10 push ups in the middle of a crowded grocery store line, unless you don't embarrass easily, but just look at your day and really see where you spend time waiting and see how you can fit a little movement into it. Chances are you'll find pockets of 5 or 10 minutes where you can multitask and get fit while you wait.

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What's Buzzworthy? Books About Work

BuzzSugar — Sun, 02 Sep 2007 14:00:00 PDT

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 why. It's a great window into the mindset of Americans at a variety of jobs, focusing on what they love about their work, what they hate, and what keeps them going.

Just use Buzzsugar's cool bookmarking tool to bookmark your great reads online and tag them with the phrase work books. I'll post some readers' picks here next week. Just don't work too hard - this is a weekend for relaxing, after all!

You can also now make a list of your picks. Here are mine:

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You Asked: Should I Wait for Him?

DearSugar — Mon, 19 Mar 2007 17:10:00 PDT

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 very deep connection. Will he get past his getting over and moving on, and then come back to me? Or will he find someone else? ~ Patient Pamela

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read more Dear Patient Pamela -- It seems there's something missing in your note, and I can't quite put my finger on it. I presume you and this fellow did not have an affair while he was married, and yet you knew him well enough to form a deep connection and to fall in love. Were you friends? If so, it might be wise to have a conversation with him about your needs and your fears, and decide together how to navigate this post-divorce period. I think you're wise to move slowly and deliberately during this time. Coping with the upheaval, grief, anger and disorientation after a divorce makes it difficult to cleanly negotiate new relationships. Mourning shouldn't be skipped, nor should a period of reflection and self-examination. A very high percentage of second marriages fail, and I suspect it's due, in part, to a reluctance to see one's pain through to its conclusion. However, the fact that you're anxious and riddled with questions suggests to me that you haven't asserted yourself or your needs in this relationship. He might be feeling rejected, or he might be taking some time for himself: there's no way to know. Either way, if your connection will weather this time, you must have an honest conversation and set some reasonable expectations. Perhaps you begin meeting for coffee every other week? Maybe you have dinner once a month? Or you take a walk together every now and again on Sundays? I don't know if this is something worth taking a look at or not, Pamela, but I like this list and website, and I think it has a lot to offer, especially if we're confused about the emotional availability of a man. It couldn't hurt to spend a few minutes reading the posts. Please take care of yourself, and I wish you luck.
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Check Out All the Perfect Party Ensembles at the Alice + Olivia Presentation

FabSugar — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 06:58:06 PST

Alice + Olivia party-perfect pieces can get any girl giddy for a night out, and for the Fall 2012 collection, designer Stacey Bendet didn't scrimp on the glamour. From watercolor prints, neon knits, lots of stripes, and of course, party dresses, there's something everyone will be waiting to dress up in. Check out the entire presentation here.