Discussions by Zoe

Hi everyone, Let's face it-- backless/strapless bras tend to be dreadfully uncomfortable, and may still show, depending on the style of the bra/dress. I was just looking st some fancy cocktail...

I haven't seen a post like this in a while, and I could use a little 'you're not the only one' love right now. So, I'll start-- that moment when... after going to the doctor, the grocery store, and...

I thought you'd all get a smile out of this. My baby brother is getting married in 12 days. In lieu of an official 'bridal party' he and his partner have chosen to have a 'croo' (whatever that is). I...

Http://www.seattlepi.com/lifestyle/advice/article/Carolyn-Hax-My-little-nephews-can-t-go-to-my-6041029.php My jaw dropped-- both at the temerity of bringing people specifically NOT invited, and the...

Hi all brides, There seems to be some confusion among many newlyweds, who think that, perhaps, *they* are the only ones who can't invite everyone they want, and therefore, even etiquette says 'no' to...

Hi all, I am not terribly close to my younger half brothers-- they are very nice men, but I have lived 3,000 miles away our entire lives, and so have seen them only over summer vacations as kids and...

Hi all, I'm not pointing fingers at anyone, so no one take this personally, please, but it seems like the question 'how can I politely ask my guests for money?' comes up at *least* once a day. So, I...

Hi everyone, Spring has come here in the SF bay area, and I am, as always, short on light cool meals to prepare. What do you all like to make and eat? We have no food restrictions, so let me know, if...

Having just visited my little, local, independent hardware store, I again wonder-- "How do they stay open?" What are your favorite stores that make you wonder how they turn a profit? We have: a pizza...

Anyone have a good story about meeting each other's parents? I met DH's dad when we were 17-- I don't think he had *any* idea I planned to marry his son. He lived in NY while we lived in California...

Hi everyone, I have responded to many posts about dry weddings saying, "I had a dry wedding and no one complained....." well, my husband happened to off-handedly mention my dad and step-mother...

Just wondering how common this is (and venting a little). My mom was a single mom and taught me well about money-- don't buy and sell houses too often, don't carry credit card debt, if you can't...

Hi all, My sister and I are not close, and although I am a therapist, I find myself stumped in what to do to help her out and show her I care, now that she has discovered her long-time lover/boyfriend...

*Count your bouquets and boutineers before you leave the florist*. My sister was MOH in a wedding where they were one corsage short-- happened to be the special one for the MOG, and she was apparent...

It's been 14 years since I was married, but I enjoy coming to this site from time to time to see what's on people's minds, but I'm starting to wonder-- I am The Only Bride In The History of The World...

Hi all, I know if I wash the grapes and take them all off the stems, my family will eat them like c

Hi everyone, If you're interested, John Gottman, Ph.D. has an *excellent* book called _The Seven Principles of Making Marriage Work_ which I *highly* recommend. Reading it can keep you and your spouse...