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How to Avoid Getting Your Significant Other Sick
Spring is here, but with the temperature change brings illness. I know too many people sick with a cold, the flu, or stomach bug right now, so here are some ways to prevent spreading your sick germs to your loved one.
- Don't touch your significant other or their personal stuff.
Relationship Protocol: Is Your Significant Other a Good Caregiver?
With Winter comes cold and flu season — blah! Though some of you like to be alone when you're sick, many of you like to be taken care of, cuddled, and kept company.
When you're in a relationship though (especially when you're living together), it's your significant other that adopts the role your mom used to play — bringing you chicken soup and making sure you have everything you need — but not all men are well equipped in that department.
The How-To Lounge: Calling in Sick, When You're Not
We’re all human, which means there are mornings when we wake up wanting to skirt our responsibilities for the day. I don’t recommend playing hooky on a weekly or even monthly basis, but there’s nothing wrong with enjoying a mental health day now and then. There are responsible ways to get out of work for 24 hours and then there are completely silly ones.
This or That: Drunken Debauchery
Out with a large group of friends, including the newest guy you’ve been seeing, you end up drinking too much too fast. Before you know it, the night’s passed you by in a blur. You’ve definitely had one or two too many and your date has to practically carry you home.
This or That: Honeymoon Disasters
After all the stress of your wedding, the honeymoon has finally arrived, and you and your new husband couldn’t be more excited. The last year has been a whirlwind and you’re ready for some serious relaxation. But within hours of arriving, your dream honeymoon is turning into a vacation nightmare.
Group Therapy: I'm Sick and He Doesn't Know
Two years ago I was diagnosed with MS. I've had steroid treatments in the past, but haven't had to in the past 14 months because I've been doing so well (insert major rejoicing here!!). Now here's the tough part — my boyfriend and I recently became official, however he has no idea of my illness.
Do Tell: Do You Like To Be Alone When You're Sick?
If you haven't noticed, it's flu season. I feel like everywhere I turn, someone's sneezing, coughing, or blowing their nose — gross! I haven't caught the bug yet, but when I do, I can guarantee that I'm going to want to be left alone.
News to Me: Women Call in Sick More Than Men
We all get sick, it's just a part of life, but did you know that workers are calling in sick less often than they did a decade ago? That's the good news, but according to MSNBC, women are still absent nearly twice as often as their male counterparts. Although some people feel the obvious reason for this is because women are the main caretakers in the family and need to tend to their sick children at home, that isn't necessarily the case.
The How-To Lounge: Have a Better Doctor's Visit
We all know how important it is to visit your doctor and to stay healthy, but it seems like it's close to impossible to get an appointment, let alone get all your questions answered. For some helpful tips, click here to read more
Do Tell: What Makes you Feel Better?
When I am sick, all I want is the comfort of my own bed and some homemade chicken soup. While I like to commiserate in my lonesome, for some reason it's your creature comforts that make you feel taken care of and nourished even if you're all by yourself. So do tell, what's the formula that makes you feel better when you are under the weather?
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