Relationship Protocol: What's the Biggest Obstacle You've Had to Overcome?


Updated 07/26/08 12:03 PM · Posted by · 34 comments

Relationship Protocol: What's the Biggest Obstacle You've Had to Overcome?

Though ultimately satisfying and fulfilling, a relationship is a lot of work. Even the most successful relationship takes compromise and patience, and is always a work-in-progress. But sometimes an issue comes up that’s more significant than everything else, and requires the daunting task of overcoming what can feel like an insurmountable obstacle. It might be a financial crisis or an Read more

You Asked: How Do I Explain My Love to My Parents?


Updated 05/22/08 8:11 AM · Posted by · 26 comments

 You Asked: How Do I Explain My Love to My Parents?

Dear Sugar, I have been with my boyfriend for more than two years now. We met online, and then met in person about a year ago. We've since gotten together twice this Spring and had a blast the whole time. My parents totally disapprove of our relationship, because he is eight years my senior and I'm still in college. Despite all of the obvious challenges, and a period of about six months where we Read more

You Asked: His Roommate Is Affecting Our Relationship


Updated 04/02/08 7:13 AM · Posted by · 27 comments

You Asked: His Roommate Is Affecting Our Relationship

Dear Sugar, Last Summer my boyfriend moved in with one of his friends. We are both very busy and usually see each other on the weekends. Most of the time I sleep at his place but things have been strange lately; it seems like my boyfriend's friend is jealous of the relationship we have. He constantly tags along and recently he has been making me feel really uncomfortable by pulling my boyfriend Read more

First Up on the Training To-Do List?


Updated 01/27/08 2:55 PM · Posted by PetSugar · 17 comments

First Up on the Training To-Do List?

Granted they are totally cute and we totally love them, but it's still hard to find a pet owner who doesn't have at least one gripe about her fluffy darling. While teaching even the most stubborn pet (and stubborn owner) change is possible, getting started can be rather intimidating. North's jumping is by far my biggest obstacle but what about you? If you made a doggie-training to-do list, what Read more

Do Tell: What Problems Affect Your Age Group?


Updated 12/21/07 1:05 PM · Posted by · 76 comments

Do Tell: What Problems Affect Your Age Group?

I'm in my late twenties and turning the big 3-0 is not only on my mind, but it's on the minds of my friends who are about to hit that milestone birthday. We also worry about our careers, money, relationships with family and friends, and the pressure to start a family. Of course there are many common stresses that affect every generation, but ladies, do tell, what problems do you think affect your Read more

The How-To Lounge: Stop Dwelling on It!


Updated 09/27/07 6:00 PM · Posted by · 10 comments

The How-To Lounge: Stop Dwelling on It!

Have you ever not been able to get an argument with your best friend out of your head? Are you still holding on to your frustration about the stained blouse you picked up from the dry cleaner yesterday? Or are you already freaking out about your presentation Monday morning? Well, if so, you're officially dwelling on it! To learn some tips to just get over it, click here to read more Read more

10 Powerful Pet Hair Vacuums (Even on Hardwoods)!


Updated 05/25/12 2:25 PM · Posted by · 1 comment

10 Powerful Pet Hair Vacuums (Even on Hardwoods)!

Will the fight against pet hair ever end!? Short of shaving your furry pal, the solution to the problem seems like a losing battle. Never fear: we've found 10 vacuum cleaners with powerful suction to suck up this hairy situation. See one you love or hate? Share your opinions or reviews on the corresponding slide! Source: Thinkstock Read more

Moonrise Kingdom: A Retro Delight


Updated 05/25/12 9:33 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Moonrise Kingdom Review

Everything about Moonrise Kingdom is unmistakably Wes Anderson: the hazy cinematography, the clever dialogue, and even the use of the director's favorite actors. Indeed, Anderson isn't leaving his comfort zone as a filmmaker, but Moonrise Kingdom is still a pleasure to watch. Set in 1965, the movie tells the story of Sam and Suzy (newcomers Jared Gilman and Kara Hayward), preteen pen pals who Read more

Hysteria Director Tanya Wexler Talks Vibrators, Faking It, and Duck Sex


Updated 05/25/12 1:54 PM · Posted by · 1 comment

Hysteria Director Interview

Don't be shy . . . It's time to talk sex toys! And Hysteria director Tanya Wexler is writing us a prescription for pleasure. Tanya's film — what she calls "the vibrator movie you can bring your mom to" — is in limited release and stars Hugh Dancy, Maggie Gyllenhaal, and Rupert Everett. When working on a romantic comedy that centers around the invention of the vibrator, you end up with some Read more

5 Steps to Your Best Blowout Ever


Updated 05/24/12 6:05 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

How to Do a Blowout at Home

We're happy to present this story from our friends at Allure: It's not every day you get a lesson in blowouts from Alli Webb, founder of the Drybar blowout bars. Rule number one: If you've gotten your blowouts down to 10 minutes, you're doing something wrong. (Sorry!) Webb gave me the rundown on the other most common styling mistakes — and how to get the ultimate results. Get her advice when Read more