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1 DearSugar Needs Your Help: Why Isn't He Calling?
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2 Handle This: Your Friend Harassed Your Ex
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3 You Asked: He Hasn't Called!
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4 Do Tell: Why Didn't He Call?
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5 Dear Poll: Are You Good at Returning Phone Calls?
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6 Relationship Protocol: Are You Always in Touch?
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7 Dear Poll: Do You Always Pick Up When Your Significant Other Calls?
Dating
8 Tech Dating 101: Using Your Phone While on a Date
The number of kids with cell phones is on the rise; earlier this year a study said that 20 percent of kids aged 6 to 11 have one. That may have some consequences, including the inability to operate a landline! In yesterday's Ask Amy advice column, a middle school secretary wrote in to remind parents to teach their kids how to use that more old-school way of placing a call. The problem? If there's Read more
We have long known that a loving touch can soothe a stressed out child, but recent research found that hearing a mother's voice over the phone can have almost the same effect. A recent study found that after a stressful episode the feel good brain chemical oxytocin rose and stress hormone cortisol fell in almost equal amounts in both girls who were physically comforted by their mothers and girls Read more
Sometimes we all need a little help navigating the choppy waters of dating when tech gets tossed into the mix, which is why geeksugar and I have teamed up for another installment of Tech Dating 101. Last week, we talked about canceling a date via text, and this week we're discussing whether or not texting and making calls during your date is acceptable dinner etiquette. Can I text and make phone Read more
Whether you're a phone person or not, there are usually certain calls you take no matter what. Maybe it's your mom, your sister, or your best friend, but I'm curious to know how many of you always pick up when it's your significant other calling! Source Dear Poll: Do You Always Pick Up When Your Significant Other Calls? I always pick up when he calls. I pick up when I can, but Read more
Even if they're living under the same roof or have plans to meet up after work, I know many couples that still touch base multiple times throughout the day. I think it's really sweet, but communication overload can be irritating for friends and co-workers when the incessant phone calls become disruptive. When I'm in a relationship, I like to share all the excitement of my day with him in person, Read more
Many of you are not a fan of the phone unless it’s to talk to someone who you couldn’t otherwise. Even though it’s less personal, I agree that something about talking on the phone can seem a bit intimidating and awkward. Unfortunately, you really can’t escape it, especially since other people may not feel the same way you do. Since I know punctuality and follow-through matter to all of Read more
Last night I was catching up with a girlfriend and our conversation went straight to her date from the previous week. They went out on Thursday night, had a great time, and kissed goodnight, but as of Monday, she still hadn't heard from him. After lamenting for a while, the inevitable question was asked: why didn't he call? Not only do I get asked this time and time again, but it's a simple Read more
Dear Sugar, I have been hanging out with this guy for over seven months — I am 28 and he is 37. We normally talk every day and see each other twice a week. I recently got a divorce and he was hurt very badly in a past relationship so neither one of us are looking for anything too serious, although we have had sex which I guess developed some type of closeness. Last Sunday we spoke briefly Read more
After a terrible break-up, one that lasted months and involved a lot of mixed signals from your ex, your friends decide to take you out to celebrate your newly single status. In your less than sober state, you end up spilling the grittiest details to your friends about all the not-so-nice things he said and did. Before you know it, one of your girlfriends has made off with your cell phone to Read more
A mom can catch a break without enlisting the help of her partner or a babysitter — all she needs is the phone. Whether you miss your friends or crave adult conversation, you can have both in the comfort of a pair of sweats on your couch. Blow off the dishes and let the laundry pile up. Once your children are sound asleep, grab a glass of wine and dial a friend's digits for some Read more
