Restrictions don't work, that's been proven over and over again. Good intentions aside, the ban won't last long. 

In the beginning, in that first rush of falling in love, it's so easy to miss things and let someone off the hook for not answering questions, for always having a big gesture...6 months is too fast when the relationship hasn't settled down yet. Glad she found out before the marriage, and that he came clean. 

They could also be starved for social interaction, for adult conversation (very common with new parents), or they could have so much going on that they just need to get it all out before they're capable of having an actual conversation. There are so many reasons someone could accidentally dominate a conversation that I think it's irresponsible to put the narcissist label on it.

This has nothing to do with money. If everything your grandma owned had been sold, they would have been fine with Grandma dying destitute. Your grandma loved and supported you, and wants to continue taking care of you, so that you can have chances she didn't get. Honor that love for you 

A military training officer once told me that when he started working with women, he thought he could train them the same as men. Learned very quickly that the first thing he needed to teach the women is that they are capable of physically hurting a man. Society teaches us that we can't.

#4 is called sex trafficking and she should have reported both of them to the police. Not that they would have done anything, but that would have gotten the workmate to stay away from her, and given her a lot of leverage in the divorce.

1. Every anniversary, every holiday, every birthday, gives you another window for grief. 

My niece was one of the 2k contestants at the Beast Games, and they were completely unequipped to produce this project, the number of hospitalizations has been greatly underreported, no one is talking about how rigged it all was, or the violence against women that was allowed/encouraged. 

As my former therapist used to say, "There are no negative emotions, just emotions with bad PR agents." Learning that I could listen to every emotion, say thank you, and then go do what I wanted anyway, was liberating.

Also ask about family history. Stories about their childhood, what they remember about their grandparents, family stories & mysteries. Ask about how their parents met. Ask what they know about their family history. Sit with old family photos and ask who everybody is. You will learn so much about the people you come from.

Oh Sharna! You and me both. 

@polylou CosRx is cruelty free, And that has been certified by third parties. 

Statistically, the average office worker is productive for 3 hours a day. If you think about how much time is wasted in meetings, the overuse of communication tools (think email and slack), and the low level socializing in chit chat that seems to be required in every office, and it's a wonder anybody ever gets anything done. 

Now let's talk about how winning the Oscar boosts your career... Except if you are a woman director, or a woman of color in an actor category. ::insert eyeroll here::

All I ask is that if you are shoes off, you let me know in advance. I hate and despise bare feet, and there is nothing worse than getting dressed, and then being asked to remove things at destination. I can make accommodations for myself that fit with your rules, as long as I know them.

That tracks. My kid was making $60 hr teaching tennis as a teenager, and that was 20 years ago. Depending on the area they're in, and how she markets herself, she can make good money doing that.