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Urban Dictionary has online dating apps to thank for numerous new entries of questionable merit. Here’s the latest example: Tindstagramming. A term to describe the annoying habit of a guy who thinks your rejection of him was an accident, and as a result follows-up with you through an obnoxious message on Instagram. Although this problem seems to be one mainly affecting women, men can have it bad on dating apps too, just in different ways.
Read MoreLate last month, a Montana man asked his friends to help him move. Normal request from a friend, right? Well, this guy wasn’t really moving. His plan was to steal items from a home that was not his and get his friends to help him do so. And he did (although he didn’t get away with it). Unwittingly, these friends helped him steal $40,000 worth of items. One of them even rented the U-Haul.
Read MoreWatching your friend date someone who you believe will ultimately destroy the relationship due to that significant other’s egotistical or other pernicious behavior is akin to watching that hackneyed moment in a formulaic movie when the protagonist makes a wrong move and you’re left helpless in your seat thinking “NOOOOOO!” If you’re feeling this way about a friend’s relationship, it’s possible that your friend is dating a narcissist. What can you do about it?
Read MoreDisclaimer: The below is solely intended for informational purposes and in no way constitutes legal advice or specific recommendations How do you know when it’s time to introduce your girlfriend or boyfriend to your parents? Bigger question: Do you know how to handle it when that time comes? The recent movie The Big Sick tells the true-life story of how one man met his girlfriend’s parents at the hospital, of all places, after she becomes sick with a mysterious illness.
Read MoreTo have a true friend is to have a friend you trust. When something indicates that your friend is hiding truth from you, it might make you question the future of your friendship. To figure out what’s going on, pay attention to these signs that your friend is deceptively hiding something from you. 1. Gut Feeling Intuition is a real brain process. Not only have researchers proved this, they can also measure it.
Read MoreThe prospect that you will soon be living with a college roommate may be daunting. After all, there are so many things you’re anticipating about going off to college – to add thoughts like, “What’s my roommate going to be like?” and “Will we get along?” just amplify the anxiety. No need to fret. Living with your college roommate can be one of the best experiences about college. To make it a good living arrangement, follow our tips on establishing good relations with your roomie:
Read MoreHey, new freshman. It’s almost the day you’ve been thinking about all summer. Don’t stress – we’ve got some tips that will make MOVE-IN DAY much easier. 1. Start Packing Two Weeks In Advance Going to college is as stressful as it is exciting. When you leave things to the last minute, it takes all the excitement out of the experience and leaves you only with stress. It’s a good idea to start spending just 30 minutes a day, two weeks before you leave so you’re not overloaded with a huge to-do list.
Read MoreBefore you decide to buy or rent a home, there are some things you need to consider. First, you should note that, overall, both home prices and rent prices have been steadily increasing. That doesn’t mean you should live with your parents, but it does mean that you will need to carefully consider your options before letting emotion alone make a choice for you, or having the pressures of adulting lead you to making a mistake.
Read MoreBefore you decide to try to take things any further with your online crush, it’s a good idea to check out the social media profiles of your potential new love interest. You can learn a lot about someone this way, which is a smart thing to do based on the fact you’re considering a relationship with this person. From questionable tweets to controversial Instagram posts, what your crush posts on social media might reveal a characteristic of her personality that can be a deal-breaker for many men.
Read MorePause. Don’t tap that “publish” button just yet. You might end up deciding this isn’t a good thing to post on social media. Before posting another random thought on Twitter or yet another selfie on Instagram, ask yourself the following questions. Or regret it. 1. Is This Illegal? Last month, Harvard University rescinded the acceptance letters of ten incoming freshman after discovering that these individuals made obscene and offensive comments in a private Facebook group.
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