Every time a woman marries a man just to get married—just to post that ring photo, wear a white dress, and feel special for one day—she’s selling herself cheap and setting a low bar. It’s wedding season. And if pretending that your friends aren’t being selfish jerks as they prepare for their special day isn’t […]
This originally appeared on Alternet. Republished here with permission. At $1,700 a pop, being a bridesmaid is a pricey commitment. So why do groomsmen get away with spending so little? My phone rings at 8am on a Saturday morning. I groggily look at the caller ID and see that it’s one of my good friends […]
This originally appeared on The Daily Life. Republished here with permission. Some traditions should never have taken off in the first place. 1. National Proposal Day Ladies, are you tired of being left on the shelf? Have you been shacked up with your beloved for years and he’s still not willing to put a ring on it? Why not […]
This originally appeared on Mamamia. Republished here with permission. Sometimes I look at my wedding photo and I don’t recognize the bride smiling back at me. And I suspect she wouldn’t recognize me either. She’s 34. I’m 42. That woman in the photo? She gets eight hours of sleep per night. I average five. She […]
