Topic: Relationships

When And To Whom Does Weight Gain After Marriage Occur?

When And To Whom Does Weight Gain After Marriage Occur?

vWe have all probably heard the term “relationship weight” with regard to the few added pounds couples sometimes tack one when they’ve been dating for a while, but what about weight gain after marriage? Is there even more of a weight increase that is typical in couples who have tied the knot? And is there a mood problem that accompanies (or leads to) this potential issue? More »

30 By 30: Not Dating Until I Lose Weight

30 By 30: Not Dating Until I Lose Weight

As a single girl rapidly approaching 30, the only thing I think more about than my weight is my current dating status (or on most days, the lack thereof). I spent the past weekend as the only single woman out of nine at a bachelorette weekend in Georgia, so the fate of my love life was a hot topic for group discussion. Advice ranged from “Choose someone who is your exact opposite” to “You have a lot of guy friends; why don’t you date one of them?” But, a) it’s not like men are knocking down my door and b) until I’m comfortable with my body, I can’t even imagine letting someone else get comfy with it. More »

A Pre-Thanksgiving Cry: Fiona Apple Postponed Tour To Be With Her Dying Dog

A Pre-Thanksgiving Cry: Fiona Apple Postponed Tour To Be With Her Dying Dog

You don’t even have to know who Fiona Apple is to well up over the letter she wrote to fans about postponing her tour to be with her dying dog, a 14-year-old pitbull named Janet. Her dog is apparently dying of a tumor that she’s had for 2 years, and–if you’re not already reaching for Kleenex–she was a rescue dog who was used as a bait animal in dog fight training before Fiona Apple adopted her. More »