On Digging Out of A Funk and Dealing With Distance [Dear DBN]

Your emotions are a fire – they need kindling, oxygen, prodding; they need care. But sometimes the fire is crackling and all you need to do is close your eyes and feel the warmth.

One Month Challenge: Stop Stress Eating, Week 3

When I started writing this week’s post, I really worried about it sounding like a “Dear Diary…” kind of deal. Stress eating, and the reasons behind it, are so personal, for every single individual. The reasons I stress eat can be totally opposite from the reasons my best friend stress eats or the reasons my boyfriend stress eats.

Cuddle Spray: Viagra for His Emotions

A constant complaint we girls have is that men “don’t talk,” that they “never tell us how they really feel,” and anyone who’s ever interacted with a dude knows its pretty unusual to see one cry. And sometimes that gets frustrating and we just want our guy to share his emotions. We don’t want to date a robot; we want a guy with feelings. We know they’re in there somewhere and we just need a little somethin’ somethin’ to bring ‘em out.

Cosmo Says The Darndest Things: February Edition

I am a Cosmo devotee. Have been since I started stealing my mom’s when I was twelve. I am amazed mon…

What Women Want: Warm and Cuddly, or Strong and Manly?

Just like we are always wondering what guys are thinking (which usually consists of sex, sports…

Cutting: Tweeny Trend or Serious Problem?

Women’s social issues have been treated in programs geared towards teens for ages. Reme…

Dropping Out of High School Is Bad News for Women

I can’t speak for all women (even though I tend to try), but a lot of my self esteem comes from my abi…

Am I Emotionally Unhealthy?

“Who did this to you?” a new friend asked me yesterday when she noticed my near gagging at a couple…

Are Mine the Only Dry Eyes in the Place?

I’m really not a crier. Not at movies, when I’m sad, when I’m frustrated, no…

Are You Over Your Ex? The Answer Ain’t So Simple.

Judging from last week’s CC poll, a lot of you feel confused about your exes.
Join the club.
I thin…

Break Those Bad Habits!

Bad habits. Everyone has them (yes, even me!). I pick my cuticles. And I’ll be the first to admit-…

Loneliness is a Bitch. How NOT to Deal.

Loneliness doesn’t just suck, it blows. I know this because I have dealt with it first hand. The e…

My Freshman Year: Day 69

Days as a Freshman: 69
Mood: nervous
“We’ve got a few minutes before class is over, if anyone has a…

Cringe-Worthy: The Post Break-Up Phone Call

Why the hell would you call your ex?
You just broke up a few weeks ago!
Your friends are saying you b…

The 5 Emotional Stages of Graduation

Graduating can be an emotional roller coaster.
Andrea from NYU shares her experience and break…

Love Hurts…Literally

All of the phrases we use to describe emotional pain from a breakup actually might have a scienti…