THINGS YOU HEARD US TALK ABOUT

So your RA, who claims she "likes to party as much as you" and "isn't here to ruin your fun," has lined everyone up according to their birthdays because obviously that's how you get to know people. You strike up a conversation with the person who's also born in February. Enjoy that conversation with your new best friend, as they'll only be your best friend until Thursday when you meet someone who shares an affinity toward Bob Marley greatest hits albums*. You are not best friends with this person. You will not be best friends with the Bob Marley fan.

2. Anyone You Sit With in the Dining Hall

3. The Guy Who Knows Where The Off-Campus Parties Are
During your junior year, a frat will throw a beach themed party in which everyone will be hammered and making out while wearing next to nothing, and the first thought that will enter your now-jaded mind will be "I bet it will be crowded and I'll sweat a lot." Then you will go to an off-campus party where you'll sit on a couch, eating frozen pizza and talking about how great it was when you went to beach-themed parties just two years earlier. In the corner, there will be two guys. One will say to the other "Sorry, I thought hanging out at an upperclassman, off-campus party would be cooler. Sorry we didn't go to Beachcombers Blast." Those two people will never hang out again.
 

4. The "Funniest Person You Ever Met"
You as a Freshman: "Oh my God he does Bill Cosby impressions!"
You as a Sophomore: "Oh my God he does Bill Cosby impressions."
Notice the difference? You will.
 

5. Your Roommate
I'm not saying you won't reconnect later in college, but there's a good chance that despite attending every party with this person during the first week, your friendship will not rise above any of the following issues (which are bound to come up):
• They have a different sleep schedule than you
• They're ALWAYS in the room
• They had sex while you were in the room and they thought you were sleeping
• You had revenge sex while you thought they were sleeping
• You walked in on them having sex with themselves
• They love Swingers just a bit too much
• They drank your beer and assured you they're "good for it"
• They shed on your stuff.
• They're too messy
• They're too clean
• They told the guy across the hall that YOU are the one who's too messy/clean

 

1. Plan your fall activities now: With Labor Day right around the corner, you and your special someone will have no problem finding something to do as long as the long weekend is filled with activities. Consider the Hudson Valley Fall Festivals or visit Cape Cod in Boston to check out Martha's Vineyard for festivals and fairs going on all weekend. On the West Coast, travel to San Francisco (the weather is better in the fall than in the summer) or Laguna Beach. Wherever you decide to go or not, the point is that planning together strengthens the commitment in your relationship while giving both of you something in which to look forward.

 2. Get into a routine: Things tend to get a little "real" when September rolls around and you realize that you have to get back into your work or school routine. Now is the time to ease into those very important chats about where your relationship fits among all of the other chaos. Fall also brings along family and holiday gatherings. Get a feel for each other's traditions and core values. Holidays tend to bring tension and anxiety to a new relationship, so reduce the stress with lots of communication, and be prepared for the family reunions and gift giving to come.

3. Get excited for football season: What is more fun than tailgating for a big game with all of your friends? Get all of the food and beverages together, and make an awesome day trip out of it. If either of you have a college homecoming game on the horizon or a professional football game you're dying to attend, go together for an unforgettable experience.

 4. Fall means fall clothes: Shopping is my all-time favorite sport. Plan to go on a spree like a Kardashian, but do it together. Hit one of those great outlet malls to make your shopping outing even more enjoyable. Helping one other select clothes you both like is an intimate activity - you'll both be stimulated by the experience, so make sure to have a great night planned as well.

5. Stay in touch while at work: If you are both career people, the end of summer means an accelerated work schedule. Don't let work have all of your attention. Call or text your honey to simply ask how his or her day is going. Try to keep it short to respect each other's schedules, but do it at least once each day. It shows that you are in each other's thoughts and that you care, which is essential to budding your relationship. When you get together after a long day, give each other a detailed breakdown to show your partner that they're a part of your life even when you're not together.

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Dating someone you work with has its challenges, but -- assuming your workplace allows it -- we think it can be a great idea. Here's why:

1. Your shared passion at work can blossom into something bigger

Your ideal job is probably one that you're deeply passionate about. When someone else shares that feeling, it can provide a common ground that leads to a romantic relationship.

2. Work gives you insight into how people deal with failure and success

Many couples say that it was only when they first traveled together, moved in together or hit a major life challenge that they saw how their partner dealt with adversity. When you work with someone, you have a window into how they handle daily challenges. From little hiccups to full-scale office pandemonium, you get a sense of whether someone is the calm in the storm or a part of the madness.

3. Your coworkers have already been "interviewed"

Have you ever wished that someone else could go on blind dates for you and screen out the crazies? Well, consider your dreams a reality! After all, if a coworker made the cut with HR you know they've been thoroughly vetted.

4. You'll have better odds than at your local bar

Hitting up happy hour or spending your night on an online dating site isn't always the easiest way to meet new people. At the end of the day, you want someone who is just as interesting around a conference room table as they are in a dimly lit dive bar. Instead of having 15 minutes to get to know someone over a cocktail, you can take your time. At work, your relationships develop over the course of months or years, the culmination of hundreds of interactions. Who knows -- you could be walking to coffee every morning with your future spouse.

5. Your coworkers get you (most of the time)

Whether you've had the best day ever or one you'd rather forget, there's no explanation needed post-work. Coworkers speak your language. They can instantly relate and either cheer you on or commiserate.

6. There's no longer a reason to have a "work spouse"

It's finally okay to have an office crush!

7. Even in a competitive industry, you'll always have an ally

Not everyone will tell you if you're doing something wrong, or if you should stick to your guns despite contrary opinions. Your partner knows your strengths and weaknesses and can help provide honest feedback and guidance.

8. You'll always have a bright spot at work

Even at your dream job, you'll have off days. Don't underestimate how great it is to have someone you're dating or crushing on just a few doors away.

9. You can expand your dating horizons

Many companies are home to a variety of departments -- finance, marketing, HR, engineering, etc. At Zynga, we work with an incredibly diverse group of people, and their different backgrounds and life experiences make it a better place to work. Look around: your workplace is full of people you might never discover in your typical dating routine.

10. You're guaranteed to go home with a coworker after the holiday party

Enough said.
(http://www.huffingtonpost.com/jonathan-grant/dating-coworker_b_1766306.html)

 

Not long ago, all the controversy surrounding magazine airbrushing seemed to focus on models and actresses being made to appear way too thin (to the point that some actually lost limbs), but not so anymore. These days, magazines are increasingly Photoshopping models to appear heavier, because that's what the public wants. "I have to airbrush clients to make them appear bigger and more womanly before I submit photographs," a talent manager tells Fox News. "Skinny doesn’t sell."

Thank Beyonce, Jennifer Lopez, Kim Kardashian, and other curvy stars like Sports Illustrated cover girl Kate Upton for the new trend of "bootylicious-ness," says a celebrity stylist. But models are still, for the most part, ultra-skinny—and thus need the "reverse retouching." "These poor girls have been forced to lose the very curves that the general public wants in order to find a woman attractive," says a model manager and publicist. Some find the practice just as controversial as slimming down models, and it gets particularly ridiculous when health and fitness magazines do it in order to make models appear healthier.

(Fox News)

We've all been there: you're having a great day until you log on to Facebook and see that some girl—that you may or may not know—has written on your boyfriend's wall or liked his status … again. Whether or not she's a threat isn't as important as how you deal with it. 

Here is a step-by-step guide on how to react, deal with the emotions you're feeling and how to approach your significant other without looking (or being labeled as) a "crazy paranoid" girlfriend
 

Sure, tattoos can be cool, and in this day and age, it's actually harder to find someone WITHOUT one. But sometimes, your ink can ward off potential dates. here are 10 tats that won't land you love.

1. Barbed Wire Bands 
2. Tattoos That Look Like Ripped Flesh
3. Another Girl's Name
4. Anything Misspelled 
5. Actually, Anything On Your Face Or Neck
6. Probably Any Cartoon Character
7. The Confederate Flag
8. Any Asian Symbols
9. A Memorial Sketch Of Your Dead Child's Face
10. Bugs

(Yahoo)

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1. Holding eye contact that extra second

2. Buying a round of drinks for the group 

3. Laughing heartily, not just elegantly

4. Asking people the last good book they read

5. Saying exactly what she wants to do next on a date — even if he already had something else planned

6. That thing where a thick strand of hair falls over one eye, and she doesn’t move it right away

7. Getting excited just talking about her work

8. Making fun of passersby

9. Making friends with strangers

10. Calling out things that are boring, instead of feigning interest in them
(http://www.howaboutwe.com/date-report/10-incredibly-sexy-things-women-have-no-idea-theyre-doing/# )

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3. Mints/gum

5. Painkillers 

6. Deodorant 

7. Remember your pennies! 

8. Medication

9. A spare pair of underwear. 

10. Lastly, but certainly not least, always, always, always remember to have safety money somewhere.
(http://www.agoracosmopolitan.com/news/relationships/2012/08/13/4341.html )

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When Adidas had their "shackle" sneaker scandal this summer, we figured that the sportswear industry might tread with caution when putting out riskier products. But it looks like Nike had no qualms about keeping this note-worthy top on the shelves: a women's t-shirt displaying the words "Gold Digging."

We don't like to be super sensitive about these things, but something about this seems... off. The t-shirt features metallic gold lettering and Nike's signature check logo and is only available for women (because women presumably love to be called gold diggers). But we can't help but wonder if some ladies will be less than pleased with this kind of depiction.

Do you think this type of t-shirt is appropriate for a global brand -- or any brand -- to sell? Check out the photo of the shirt in question and tell us what you think.

( http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/08/14/nike-gold-digging-shirt_n_1776102.html )
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This seems about as safe as when doctors used to treat headaches with mercury and heroin . . . but the FDA approved it, so who knows:

--If you're sick of ruining shirts with sweat stains, a new procedure will fix the problem . . . by BLASTING your armpits with RADIATION.

--It's called miraDry, and it's for people who suffer from excessive perspiration.  The procedure gives a dose of microwave energy to your armpits.  It takes two treatments, about three months apart.

--It supposedly kills off between 22,000 and 30,000 sweat glands . . . and it reduces sweat output by an average of 82%.  Tests show that the procedure is effective in 90% of patients.

--The procedure costs about $3,000, and it lasts for about a year.  miraDry claims that it's completely safe.  (PR Newswire)

Steph's best friend is rumored to have cheated while on a trip to AC. Steph, who is also friendly with her bff's husband, hates cheaters and is distressed over this! Should she rat her friend out? What would you do?

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Is a guy making you drive on a date? 

Before jumping to conclusions that he doesn't have a car or has a severe case of road rage, be sure to listen!



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Everyone needs dating advice or someone to vent to once in a while.  Unfortunately, not everyone in your social circle is fair game.  Here are four people you should NEVER discuss your love life with . . .

#1.)  Your Coworkers.  You're around these people all day, so it can be easy to spill a few details here and there.  But talking about your private life at work might rub some people the wrong way, so it's best to keep things professional.  

#2.)  Friends Who Are Unhappy with Their Love Life.  Friends who aren't happy with their own love life are more likely to put yours down . . . because they're jealous, or they want you to stay single with them.

#3.)  Your Ex.  This should go without saying, but talking with your ex is setting up your current relationship for disaster.  If you guys are still on good terms and they straight up ask you about your relationship, just be vague and change the subject.

#4.)  Your Parents.  If you go to your mom or dad with nothing but complaints, they're eventually going to start disliking the person you're with.  

(Match.com)

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Jewel Tones

Color is a great way to sharpen up a not so exciting work wardrobe or bring sophistication to a great date night look.  Pairing these items back with black or hues with a similar tone make them pop.

Texture

Texture adds depth & interest to any look.   For both day and evening a unique piece in an interesting fabris sets you apart from the crowd.

Shine
When you're in the mood to slick back your hair and put on sky-high heels, shine is the go-to wardrobe.  it's modern and tough all at the same time.

Rugged American

Statement outerwear is a key item in this evergreen fall trend. Yummy knits and novelty trousers are a great way to round out a chic weekend look. Perfect for the holidays!

(Glamour)

We've all experienced it. Whether it flares up when you're standing next to a gorgeous woman or because your current flame is in contact with his old flame, we've all been insecure. And, while most of us wouldn't care to admit it, many of us have been needy too.

But what if you're the secure one? What if your guy is too needy?

Here are some signs that your guy might be overly insecure -- and you might have to think about giving your unhealthy relationship a rest.

1) You get messages full of sweet nothings from him ... all day long.

2) The relationship is all on his terms. It's his way or the highway. Except, if you choose the highway, he'll be dogging after you.

3) He asks you constantly for reassurance that you love him. There's an amount of this expected in a relationship, but when you're out with your friends, you don't need 288 texts asking if you love him in a variety of different ways.

4) He wants you to block all your exes from Facebook -- just because.

5) He insists that he go through your phone and question every single text to make sure they're "appropriate."

6) He insists that you give him ALL your email account information so that he can check out what you've been doing.

7) As time goes on, you realize that you're slowly being isolated from your friends. Any time you bring up going out with the girls, he's all, "Baby, wouldn't you rather stay home with me?"

8) You realize HE has no friends. Instead, he spends his every waking moment in contact with you.

9) When he tags along on girls' night, he rakes your friends over the coals, interrogating them about exes, what you say about him when he's not around, what he can do to make you love him more -- and this is only after you've been dating for two weeks.

10) He never stops talking about the future with you. He's going to marry you. He loves you. He wants to have babies with you. And this is all said by Date #2.

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Two of my most major dating anxieties are A) having nothing to talk about and B) the first kiss.

Here are some kinds of first kisses that will render romance DOA. Don’t be an offender.

1. The Phantom Kiss. This one kills me. I saw a couple doing this on the street the other night and I had to look away. I was afraid I might vomit. The Phantom Kiss is when the two lips don’t actually touch. It’s the “I’m just going to hover millimeters away from your mouth inhaling your breath” move. It has a weird controlling/teasing element. “I’m moving closer. I’m pulling away. I’m right near your lips. I’m hovering.” I think it’s intended to be romantic in some way, but unless you are MADLY in love with the person and the smell of their breath gets you high, it’s just weird.

2. The Dry Peck. Ya might as well give a kiss on the cheek if you’re going to do this. A soft peck is sweet. A bone dry peck with tight, dry, rigid lips is about as unsexy as it gets.

3. The Slobber Festival. If a kiss makes a woman’s face wet, something has gone terribly wrong. You may be overeager to show “what a great tongue” you have, but it is unwise to do that if you can’t do it without making a huge mess. Thou shalt not lick face or slobber like a dog.

4. The Accidental Kiss. This happened to me once and it was rather unfortunate. The guy went to kiss my cheek and I went to give him my cheek and we both went opposite directions and BLAMO! we were kissing and didn’t want to be. You can avoid this kissing mishap by giving clear spacial signals to your date. If you move face far to the side, it signifies a kiss on the cheek. If you make eye contact and move in dead on, it signifies a kiss on the lips. If she moves away from your dead on approach, SHE DOESN”T WANT TO KISS. If all this seems too confusing, just go in for the hug and wait until next time to tackle the kiss. Whatever you do, DON’T ASK IF YOU CAN KISS HER. Women HATE this.

5. The Face Collision. This is in the family of the Accidental Kiss, only this smooch is intended. One or both of the people miscalculates the angle and noses collide or you get a jaw in your eye socket or teeth clack together. Whatever face parts manage to get in the way, this kiss is never fun. It can even be painful.

6. The Over-Aggressive Kiss. This kiss is just too much for a first kiss. It may include biting, forceful shoving of a tongue down the throat, full tonsil exploration, and face eating. It’s good to be enthusiastic about a kiss, but this one is beyond enthusiastic. It’s as if you just got out of the slammer earlier that day. You’re on a mission to kiss a human woman and it doesn’t matter whose mouth gets in your way. Um, scary.

7. The Bad Taste Kiss. This is a preference thing, but some of the things that can make a kiss taste really bad are: cigarettes, onions, garlic, tuna fish, stinky cheese and halitosis. The halitosis is not your fault. Please see your dentist for treatment options. The rest of those things, please avoid if you plan to kiss someone for the first time in the next 6-12 hours.


(The Frisky)

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Finding a married couple that complains about too much sex is as likely as coming across a mermaid or a unicorn. They just don't exist in this world.

All those jokes are true. The nookie takes a serious dip after the 'I do's. But it's not the actual institution of marriage that's to blame, it's everything that comes with it.

You may not realize it, but all of those everyday responsibilities are getting in the way of your love life. That after-work routine is automatic, but a seemingly harmless to-do list can put a serious cramp in your couple time.

Check out the 5 biggest habits that are ruining your sex life.

1. Smartphone Fanatic

The only thing that should be vibrating near your bed is a sex toy -- if that's your and your hubby's thing. Don't just silence your phone, cut it off. In fact, leave it in the living room and turn your focus to each other. Those emails can be answered in the morning.

2. Chores Galore

Give your inner clean freak the night off once in awhile. Let the dishes wait until morning and have a make-out session instead.

3. iPad Obsession

The iPad is addictive but Words With Friends shouldn't interfere with forelay. Think about it this way -- the only games you need to play at night are with that flesh and blood person right beside you.

4. Story Time

Kids will do anything they can to stay up late. Next time your little one brings you a pile of books to read at bedtime, quickly nix the idea so you can get more cuddle time with your man.

5. Too Much Talk

Nothing kills the mood quicker than bringing up some serious issue. Leave the "I can't believe what your mother did now" and "Tommy's failing algebra" discussions for morning.

(thestir.cafemom)



 

Hamburgers and Hotdogs
Sure, these summer staples are delish, but lower-grade meats (which normally end up in hamburgers and hot dogs) tend to be high in chemicals that can create a hormonal imbalance in your bod. Take a pass on the processed stuff and opt for organic, free-range lean meats instead. And just like dairy, try to limit yourself to three servings a week.

Cupcakes and Donuts
Having sweet stuff every once in while is totally fine. But if your sex drive is lower than usual, you might want to take a close look at how many sweets you're eating. Too much sugar in your diet can cause your glucose levels to spike-and that can drag your libido down.

Tap Water
Some tap waters can be contaminated with synthetic chemicals-they can lower your energy levels and make you less amped to have sex. Try using a water filter at home to get rid of the extra toxins.

(Article from Yahoo!)