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Do Tell: What Words of Wisdom Do You Loathe to Hear?

DearSugar — Mon, 14 Apr 2008 07:00:00 -0700

Whenever I'm single, people will say things like, “It’ll happen when you least expect it,” or "Enjoy this time while you can," and it's infuriating to me. It seems so condescending and that I'm just on the hunt for my future husband. While I do agree that meeting the right person always happens at the most unexpected moment, when you’ve hit a dry spell, it’s just not what you want to hear. Since there are so many phrases such as these out there, do tell ladies, what words of wisdom are you just sick of hearing?

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What Is Your Greatest Lesson Learned?

DearSugar — Thu, 24 Jan 2008 11:00:00 -0800

Breakups are never fun, and they almost always take an adjustment of some kind. If it ends badly, we often come out of it with a lot of regrets or issues that we need time to mull over, but fortunately, once we work through them, we usually end up learning a lot about ourselves. These are the kind of lessons that influence your future relationships, allow you to give your friends advice, and just might be the wisdom you pass down to your children one day.

Needless to say, whether we come out of a breakup feeling relieved or heartbroken, we usually walk away with understanding we didn't have before. I've learned that it's okay if it's not meant to be; a relationship is about being with someone that makes you happy, not about proving a point. What's the biggest lesson you've learned from a relationship?

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Do Tell: What Was the Biggest Lesson You Learned This Year?

DearSugar — Thu, 27 Dec 2007 06:00:00 -0800

Since the end of the year is fast approaching, I thought it would be a good time to look back on 2007 and reflect on what you did and what you learned. If you're like me, you had your fair share of ups and downs this year, so ladies, do tell: What was the biggest lesson you learned through it all in '07?

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5 Sex Lessons From the Animal Kingdom

DearSugar — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 15:00:00 -0800

A recent study shows that deer mice are monogamous and have "superior stress tolerance and blood sugar regulation." That would make us think that for humans, a monogamous relationship would prove to offer health benefits, but what else can we learn from the animal kingdom? Here are the first five of 10 sex lessons from a recent MSNBC article and my interpretation of each one. I'll warn you, some of these are a little out there, but enjoy!

Do not turn sex into warfare: If you nag your guy and pressure him into having intimacy, it'll drive him away and you both could end up unhappy.
Avoid weaponizing your penis: If a guy pierces his business or does anything else that may make sex painful to a woman, she won't want to engage in the act with him.

To see the other lessons read more.

Try woman on top: Guys like to be on top so they can be in control of the speed and depth of intercourse. If the woman is on top though, there's a better chance sex will last longer, so she's more likely to have an orgasm. If she has an orgasm, the guy will end up feeling very proud and confident that he can please his lady. This in turn will translate to having sex more often. Win-win.
For a great afterglow, choose an orgy: I don't know about this one. Rats have been known to mate in groups and switch partners in the middle of copulation. While free love sounds fun, given today's rates of STIs, this just doesn't seem safe.
Gifts don’t always work: If you're having issues in the intimacy department, a dozen roses from the guy won't necessarily solve a sexual conflict.

To see the next five lessons, check out MSNBC's article by clicking here.

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Where Do You Stand: Taking Dance Lessons Before Your Wedding?

DearSugar — Tue, 02 Sep 2008 15:00:00 -0700

The first dance as husband and wife is an exciting moment for all newlyweds. Even though all eyes are on them, it's their chance to be close, tell secrets, and just have fun together before mingling with all their guests. As you know, the songs to most first dances are either romantic or they hold a special meaning to the couple, but some opt for a fun twist on the first dance, choreography and all. But even if you don't have some elaborate routine, many couples, especially those with two left feet, need a little help in the dance department. While I think the first dance should come from the heart, tell me where you stand on dance lessons before weddings. Do you think it looks good to have every step mapped out beforehand, or do you think spontaneity is best?

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Speed Read! Jennifer Hudson to Perform at State Dinner

TresSugar — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 09:30:19 -0800

Chicago native Jennifer Hudson will perform at the White House's star-studded state dinner tonight. - Washington Post
Google buys ads to explain why an offensive image of Michelle Obama comes up in search results. - Huffington Post
Should we thank Kate Moss for being frank about watching her weight? - Double X
Family returns from out of town to find home has been broken into and
decorated for Christmas. - Lemondrop
Can you write like Sarah Palin? Slate's holding a contest. - Slate
Inside a supermodel's suicide. - Sexy Beast
Octomom Nadya Suleman says she might have more children. Great. - Jezebel
New albums from Rihanna and Lady Gaga are out. - BuzzSugar
Seven lessons we can learn from Hollywood stuntwomen. - Flavorwire

Beatbox Teacher Gets Owned

GiggleSugar — Thu, 31 Jan 2008 01:00:00 -0800

This older dude shows the younger one how to beat-box, but then the student kicks his ass in beat-boxing. You know what they say, those who can't teach. . .

Grab Bag: The Teaches of Dolly Parton

TresSugar — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 12:00:00 -0800

"Lessons I learned from Dolly Parton." - Double X
"Why I stole my best friend's guy." - Lemondrop
One woman explains why gay marriage matters. - The Frisky
What they don't tell you about moving in together. - Your Tango
Hooking up is fun - hooking up in a foreign land can be really fun! - Glamour
Is it OK to have children fronting pro-life ads? - Jezebel
Confessions of an expert sexter. - Em & Lo

Grab Bag: What One Woman Learned From Judy Blume

TresSugar — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 12:00:00 -0800

Writer tells us 8 high school sex lessons she learned from Judy Blume. - Lemondrop
Right on! A Golden Girls Bea Arthur tattoo. - Best Week Ever
Can you start from square one with an ex? - Em & Lo
GPS panties? Awesome if your boyfriend is a stalker. - The Frisky
What your closet says about your dating life. - Your Tango
If I'm so crazy, why do people keep having sex with me? - The Onion
The "best" of Levi Johnston's Twitter. Wow, dude. - Buzzfeed
Did you like your past boyfriends' names? - Glamour
The comics world isn't just a boys' club anymore. - Double X
Emma Thompson to remove name from petition supporting Roman Polanski. - Jezebel

Have You Ever Dated the Same Person as Your Friend?

TresSugar — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 11:00:00 -0700

Last night on How I Met Your Mother, we saw the rare benefits that can come from dating a friend's ex. On the episode, Barney (played by Neil Patrick Harris) looks to his best friend Ted for tips on how to date his new girlfriend Robin. If you don't follow the show, I'll fill you in. Robin and Ted dated for a while, broke up, and remained friends. Now, Robin is dating Barney.

To help out his friend, Ted gives Barney a lesson in Robin 101. Conveniently, Ted is a college professor, so he and Barney meet in his classroom where Ted spills the beans on everything, from Robin's surprising erogenous zones to a crucial list of five things never to do in front of Robin. Needless to say, Robin is not thrilled when she finds out about these lessons.

While watching the episode I couldn't help but think that the characters make the potentially awkward situation of dating your friend's ex seem pretty fun and easy. Have you ever had a lover in common with your friend?

Photo courtesy of CBS