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Relationship Protocol: Does Your LDR Make You Feel Guilty?

DearSugar — Thu, 23 Oct 2008 09:00:00 -0700

For the 37 percent of you who are currently in a long distance relationship, have you ever thought about how your travel to see one another affects the environment? If so, you might feel somewhat guilty about it, but after reading this Slate article, you definitely will! Planes and automobiles wreak havoc on our environment, so when you factor in how often you're seeing each other, you're only adding to our worsening environmental crisis. Now I'm not saying you should break up, but the environmental impact is certainly something to think about if you haven't already.

So is traveling long distances to be with the one you love something that you can relate to? If so, how do you manage it?

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Relationship Protocol: Who Puts Dinner on the Table?

DearSugar — Fri, 15 Aug 2008 07:00:00 -0700

Sexual stereotypes in relationships are still alive and kicking no matter how hard we try to fight them. Although it's getting more common for men to help with the housework, it's usually the women who end up picking up after their men. But when it comes to cooking, I think the playing field is a bit more even. My best friend, for instance, is a great cook so she's the one who's always in the kitchen, but another good friend of mine doesn't even know how to boil water! Luckily for her, her husband knows a thing or two about food, so he's the one who plays chef in their house. What about you? Who is the one that usually puts dinner on the table in your relationship?

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Relationship Protocol: Secrets

DearSugar — Fri, 04 Apr 2008 09:00:00 -0700

When people are in serious relationships, the rules for whether they can or should share their friends' secrets are complicated. In one way it seems completely natural, but then again, a secret is a secret, right? If a good friend is in a serious relationship, and I tell her a secret, I assume she’ll tell her significant other - whether she actually does, I don’t know, but I always make that assumption. If it's something that I don't want him to know, then I don't tell her.

But I realize the rules on this differ from person to person. So tell me, if you tell a friend something, do you assume she’ll tell her significant other? And for those of you in a relationship, do you spill the beans to yours? What should the protocol be when it comes to sharing secrets with your significant other?

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Best of 2008: Relationship Protocol

DearSugar — Fri, 26 Dec 2008 06:30:00 -0800

Relationship Protocol was a new Dear feature in 2008, which gave all those coupled up a place to talk about their relationships - the good, the bad, and the ugly! Below are my five favorite posts from '08, but if yours isn't listed, tell us which Relationship Protocol you liked best in comments section below.

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Relationship Protocol: Has Monetary Stress Affected Your Relationship?

DearSugar — Tue, 27 Jan 2009 06:00:00 -0800

Even if the economy hasn't forced you to drastically change your lifestyle, the stress in the air is undeniable. Though 2009 is sure to be an exciting year, it'll also be one chock-full of uncertainty and apprehension. I know that money woes affect everyone differently, so tell me, has it played a role in your otherwise carefree relationship?

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Relationship Protocol: Have You Talked About Marriage?

DearSugar — Thu, 14 Aug 2008 15:00:00 -0700

If a relationship lasts long enough, it's natural for thoughts about the long-term future to arise. And figuring out if you and your significant other are on the same wavelength can help you determine whether or not your relationship should continue.

But while considering the future is common, and often important, there's still something inherently scary and exciting when having a talk about marriage for the first time. That's probably why many people jump right into it and others tend to hold off. So tell me, have you talked about marriage or the possibility of it with your boyfriend yet? And, if so, how long did you wait before bringing it up?

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Relationship Protocol: Are You Prone to the Itch?

DearSugar — Wed, 11 Jun 2008 13:00:00 -0700

In relationships, there comes a point when you have to figure out if the person you're with is someone you want to make a further commitment to or if you should just cut your losses before things get any more serious. And when both people aren't on the same page, one person usually gets an itch to flee from the relationship even if things are perfectly fine otherwise. I have friends who are prone to this relationship itch - they're either commitment phobic or they just want to rock the boat - but whatever the reason, it seems to be a natural progression in many relationships. So are you prone to the itch, or do you take every relationship as it comes?

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Relationship Protocol: Does Your Significant Other Show Emotion Well?

DearSugar — Tue, 31 Mar 2009 07:30:00 -0700

Not everyone wears their feelings on their sleeves, but it's important to be able to express yourself when you need a shoulder to cry on, someone to share exciting news with, or someone to vent your frustration to. And while it's a common assumption that women are more emotional than men, guys can be impassioned too. Even if he doesn't cry in front of you, tell me, does your significant other show his emotion well?

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Relationship Protocol: The Aging Process

DearSugar — Mon, 23 Mar 2009 06:00:00 -0700

Women spend millions of dollars every year on anti-aging products, yet so many of us admit to feeling better in our own skin the older we get. With age comes wisdom, but it comes with a change of appearance too. It seems that men aren't as concerned with it, but tell me, what do you think about the way your significant other is aging? Do you find his growth in character and those few gray hairs extremely sexy, or are you more of a fan of his baby face?

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Relationship Protocol: How Do You Feel About Your Man Staying Out Late?

DearSugar — Wed, 04 Mar 2009 09:00:00 -0800

I caught up on Monday night's episode of The City last night, and I have to say, Jay's late-night antics really made me doubt his trustworthiness. He's currently living with his girlfriend, Whitney, while he looks for a new apartment, and while she's home cozy in bed, he's out being the rock star that he is until the wee hours of the morning, doing who knows what!

I happen to agree with the saying "nothing good happens after midnight" - well, maybe 2 a.m.! - but how would you feel if your significant other was out on the town until, two, three, or four in the morning? Would it be a red flag that he was up to no good, or does the time he comes home have no relevance to you whatsoever?

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