I’m sure we’ve all heard that opposites attract adage. It's true that I’ve seen my share of people come together who seem like polar opposites, but for the most part, people seem to be attracted to people they can talk to about similar interests and experiences. I may not find this particular dating rule of thumb true, but do you?
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Even if you’re not married, a relationship requires certain financial negotiations: Who pays for what? And when. Often the lines are easily drawn, but sometimes things can get complicated, especially if your boyfriend likes to spend more money than you. It can be difficult to maintain a budget if your partner doesn’t, not to mention that it can often be stressful on a relationship.
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Dear Sugar,
My boyfriend and I have been together for more than six months and although we are from drastically different backgrounds, we love each other very much. The problem we face stems from the fact that in our previous relationships, we were each the one who wore the pants and we were both the dominant ones. He is loud, outspoken, highly opinionated, and sometimes very arrogant — I am exactly the same way.
He expects me to be the perfect domesticated woman — cook, clean, and listen to every word he says without a complaint.
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One of my favorite things to do on a girls' night out is head to a bar for some dancing. My friends and I have been having dance parties since college and I can only hope we’ll be having them when we’re little old ladies, too. But the problem is, every time we go out, the guys just won’t back off.
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Giving good advice isn't an easy task sometimes. In order to be unbiased, one has to really listen and offer suggestions for what's best for the person in need, not what's best for you. Without realizing it, it's easy for listeners to turn situations back onto themselves as a way to make other people feel better, but that can come off as selfish or uninterested.
I have certain friends I go to for advice over and over again because they are fair.
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I'm a creature of habit, but the older I get, the more I realize how many habits of mine have been adopted from past boyfriends. Cracking my neck, the way I butter my corn, and having to close every closet door before going to bed are just a few. I think it's only natural to pick up such tendencies, but once you start to pick up the bad ones, it can be hard to let them go.
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Having a positive attitude is always a plus when it comes to leaving an impression, getting to know new people, and keeping your chin up during a rough patch. But sometimes, and I know some people may not agree with me, an optimistic outlook is not for the best. When the going gets tough, I think it’s important to be realistic, and I often find a friend or family member’s optimism irritating or just plain irrational.
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When you're in a relationship and either living together or spending significant amounts of time together, it's easy to get comfortable and revert to your single woman habits — bras on the doorknob, piles of clothes on your armchair, and excess hair in your bush. Of course the same thing goes with men — gym shorts on the bathroom floor and wet towels on the bed — but I think the notion that men are bigger slobs than women isn't always the case. In fact, most guys I know are complete neat freaks whereas I, admittedly, am not.
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I have about a dozen shoeboxes jammed in the farthest corners of my closet just stuffed to the brim with old letters, cards, ticket stubs, and other random things that carry serious sentimental value for me. Every time I move, I carefully pack up all these boxes and place them lovingly in my new closet, where they sit for the most part untouched. Every once in a while though, when I'm feeling down or just contemplative, I open up the boxes and let the nostalgic feeling wash over me — it's like a trip down memory lane!
Now I know everyone collects things that matter to them over the years, but tell me, do you often find yourself longing for the past?
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As I'm sure you might know, The Hills season four is premiering tonight, and you don't need to guess where I'll be at 10 p.m.. I know the characters didn't have much of a say in the naming of their show, but The Hills just doesn't seem appropriate anymore. Since their 30 minutes of air time is filled with a plethora of drama, don't you think they deserve a more theatrical title?
For the sake of having fun on a Monday morning, do tell, if there was a camera crew following your group of friends around, capturing every piece of your personal lives, what would the title of your show be.
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