Tag Archives: advice

10 Simple Tips That Might Save Your Relationship

Winona Dimeo-EdigerMay 14, 2013 //

Relationship advice Julie would give you if she were your friend. Read More »

Cohabitation Tips

How to survive moving in together. Read More »

Old Time Dating Rituals

Sweaty apples, dance cards, and dainty gloves, oh my! 10 Photos »

My boyfriend Nick and I recently made a new relationship rule: as soon as either of us feels any inkling of a bad mood coming on, we tell each other ASAP. Just a quick heads up, like, “Hey, I’m feeling a little irritable right now.” Announcing your bad mood before it causes a problem lets your partner know they shouldn’t take any crankiness personally, and forces you to be accountable for your own emotions. This is such a quick, easy thing to do, but it has worked wonders for our relationship. The success of the Bad Mood Rule inspired me to compile a list of other quick, easy tips that just might save your relationship. Read on for 10 more ideas from The Frisky ladies and me, and please feel free to add your own tips in the comments! Keep reading »

5 Simple Steps To A Sexier Bedroom

YourTango.comMay 13, 2013 //

Many of us are focused on self-growth and self-reflection when it comes to enhancing our sex lives — and there’s nothing wrong with that! But most of us aren’t even aware of the importance that our environment plays in having a better sex life. Sadly, we often neglect the place where most of the action takes place: the bedroom.

Have you really looked at your bedroom lately? Go ahead, give it a once-over. Does it invite intimacy? Is it comfortable? Does it feel like your sanctuary? Or could it use some improvement?

Below are some totally doable tips for creating a bedroom that will not only enhance your sex life, but become a refuge from the stress of daily life, too.

1. Sexy to the touch. A cozy comforter makes you want to slip into bed, and soft sheets complete the experience. Remember, only a few throw pillows … you don’t want to ruin the romantic moment by doing manual labor to clear yourselves a spot on the bed! Plush carpeting is always nice, but if your budget is an issue, a soft and furry throw rug creates a comfy landing for your feet … or for the both of you, in case the mood strikes before you make it to the mattress. Read more on Your Tango…

5 Easy Ways To “Win” Any Fight (And Feel Better About Yourself)

Julie GersteinMay 10, 2013 //

Advice I'd Give

Tons of wisdom I'd give you if we were friends. Read More »

More Advice I'd Give

5 more pieces of relationship advice I'd give you. Read More »

Angst Advice

Ami has advice for these angsty celeb teens. Read More »

When I was in middle school, I was picked to become a peer mediator. At the time, I was just stoked to get out of classes for two days for program-mandated training, but it ended up being some of the most useful stuff I learned in school. The theory behind peer mediation is that kids benefit from resolving conflicts without the express involvement of authority figures, and without the threat of disciplinary action. I only actually mediated on a few cases when I was in school, but the basic tenets of mediation theory and conflict-resolution philosophy have always stuck with me.

The key to winning any fight is not to fight at all. But if that’s an impossibility, then try these five tips that will help you successfully navigate — and resolve! — any conflict.

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10 Pieces Of Insane Advice Our Mothers Gave Us (Along With Some Equally Insane GIFs)

The FriskyMay 10, 2013 //

Long Distance Mom Love

Show your mom some love this Mother's Day even if she lives far away. Read More »

Mother's Day 2013

Why hello, Mother. Read More »

8 Types Of Mothers

...and the issues they gave you! Read More »

"Bananas Cause Belly Fat"

Usually our mothers give us sound advice, like we need to use shaving cream and lotion to prevent razor burn. Or that that we should swallow our pride and apologize if we’ve done something wrong. We’re on board with this stuff. But sometimes, the things our mothers tell us are just really bizarre. In honor of Mother’s Day, some motherly words of wisdom from questionable beliefs about bananas to misconceptions about our periods that made us go Huh? Keep reading »

Thom Yorke & Nigel Godrich Of Atoms For Peace Adorably Dole Out Relationship Advice

Sarah GrayApril 11, 2013 //

Ira On Blowjobs

Ira Glass talks blowjobs and teaches you how to make balloon animals. Read More »

Judd On Gossip

"Boys gossip" and other good advice from Ask A Grown Man. Read More »

Jon On Farting

Jon Hamm informs Rookie Mag that everybody farts. Read More »

Thom & Nigel Talk Love

Ask A Grown Man!

This morning, I opened Facebook to see that, like usual, I only had one notification and it was from my mom. No complaints! My mom is actually a lot cooler than me and her posts are generally worth a look. This one was no exception. It was Thom Yorke and Nigel Godrich of Atoms for Peace, appearing on Rookie Mag’s“Ask A Grown Man” video series. The teens’ questions are delightfully honest and the answers’ relevance reaches well beyond its target audience. This video is a lovely antidote for anyone in a dating malaise. [Rookie Mag ]

5 Life Lessons From A Former Mean Girl

CrackedApril 3, 2013 //

Have you ever woken up with the lingering remnant of a once-forgotten memory? Usually it’s a repressed trauma, like an alien abduction or the knowledge that your middle name is Gaylord. In other words, they’re memories that require years of therapy to forget again. One day this repressed memory phenomenon happened to me. Only instead of waking up with the memory of tattooing happy and sad theater masks to my inner thighs, I suddenly remembered that I used to be a bully. A flood of childhood incidents came back to me, each more awful than the last, all of them changing my entire view of myself.

The effect was devastating. So devastating that I immediately purged all of my guilt into a mocha-fueled confession session on my Twitter account, as the Torah requires. Still, the guilt of all those bad acts lingered. According to the one-eyed gypsy I met at the carnival the other day, unless I use my shameful past for good, the guilt of being a bully will haunt me forever. And also my ears will turn to frogs by midnight tonight. So I’m turning my shame into wisdom for all of you. Read more…

10 Ways To Maintain A Long Distance Friendship

Winona Dimeo-EdigerMarch 28, 2013 //

Our LDR Worked

We made an LDR work from Australia to Connecticut. Read More »

Celeb BFFs!

These famous lady friendships warm our hearts. 21 Photos »

BFF Jewelry To Share

Unique ways to wear your friendship. 6 Photos »

I miss her already!

As you know, I’m moving from Portland to Nashville in a couple weeks (gulp). I’ve started selling most of my stuff and getting all the logistics figured out, and everything’s going pretty well so far. There’s one thing, though, that’s been weighing on me since I began the process of relocating my life: I’m freaking out about leaving my best friend, Katelyn.

We met during college at Portland State and have been inseparable ever since. Currently, we see each other at least two or three times a week, and while we’re pretty good at talking on the phone too, the thought of putting thousands of miles between us is daunting to say the least. Since Ami gave me such great advice about moving, I thought I’d ask my Frisky coworkers for advice on how to make a long distance friendship work. It turns out that Jessica, especially, has a lot of experience in this arena, with friends scattered all over the globe. Read on for their top 10 LDF tips, and please share your own experiences and advice in the comments! Keep reading »

8 Good Universe Moments And What They Might Mean

Ami Angelowicz & Winona Dimeo-EdigerMarch 22, 2013 //

GUMs Explained

Good Universe Moments And What They Might Mean

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Running into an old crush. Thinking about a friend and getting a text from them 30 seconds later. Receiving an unexpected check in the mail (that’s the exact amount needed to cover an overdue bill). We like to call these lovely experiences Good Universe Moments (GUMs, for short), and we’ve all had them, whether or not we took a moment to acknowledge how magical they are. To help you notice and interpret these moments, we’ve put together a list of eight common GUMs, along with their possible meanings and how to handle them. Click through to get the scoop!

Get Your Funny Back!

Winona coaches Ami on how to get her funny back. Read More »

Be Kind

Eight ways to be kinder to yourself this year. Read More »

Free Mood Boosters

Free ways to improve your mental health. Read More »

This Justine Frischmann Interview From 2002 Has The Best Advice About Surviving Your 20s

Julie GersteinMarch 6, 2013 //

Advice I'd Give

Tons of wisdom I'd give you if we were friends. Read More »

Advice For Frosh

Seven things every incoming college freshman should know. Read More »

Bad Advice

Julia Allison thinks you should withhold sex. Read More »

Relationship Advice

This is the advice Julie would give you if she were your friend. Read More »

“It almost seems like your twenties is about having everything you ever thought was true proved wrong. And I think that’s why so many people kill themselves at 27. You just can’t take any more of finding out how wrong you were! And then, by the time you reach your early thirties, you find out that it doesn’t really matter, because it all keeps going on and what you think about it is not really that important. It’s just a matter of trying to make some sense of the small things. Stop trying to control everything and let it happen. Also, your ambitions change, become less to do with trophies, I think.”

––That’s Elastica (remember them?) frontwoman Justine Frischmann, in a 2002 interview talking about the existential crisis most of us go through in our 20s. Though the interview is more than ten years old, the advice is pretty fucking timeless and spot on. [The Guardian]

7 Rules For Dealing With Difficult People

A New ModeFebruary 28, 2013 //

A few things are inevitable in life: death, taxes … and dealing with difficult people. From work to friendships to romantic relationships, difficult interactions can hit us from all angles and can take a heavy toll on us.

A few days ago, I was doing some much needed reorganizing and I found this packet from a class I think I took many moons ago. I can’t remember who taught it, but the packet was filled with amazing and hilarious “rules” for dealing with difficult people. Within these humorous insights are perils of wisdom that can help you keep your cool during an argument or any other trying exchange.

I really wish I could give you the source, but no names were written on the sheet so all I have is the information. I couldn’t keep it all to myself though, so here are some amazing (and I’d even say life-changing) rules for dealing with difficult people: Read more…