Death by Text: The Pathology of a Bad Breakup
For Joel… I had a pretty shite weekend. I broke my toe and spent a goodly amount of time in bed, pain meds made my tummy sour so I couldn’t eat the soup my honey concocted for me, and I was too drowsy to even enjoy a full episode of Downton Abbey on DVD. The weekend was an all around blergh. Maybe …
Read MoreWine-ing: The Tragedies of a Breakup
So my boyfriend and I recently broke up. It was amicable, which in someways is worse because I can’t just hate him and move on — I can’t hate my best friend. As you can imagine, better months have existed in my life. Related Posts: Etiquette: Wine Time II, Electric…Well, You Know. Etiquette: Wine Time Etiquette: Houseguest Edition
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How To “Break Up” With Dieting in 5 Easy Steps
International No Diet Day was yesterday, and it’s a sacred holiday to folks like me. So in honor of this holiday, I’m giving away my book for free and sharing my favorite dieting breakup tips with you. Related Posts: Why IS This Night Different from all Other Nights? (Or Is… In Case You Missed It: My Top Six Takeaways From …
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This Open Thread is Broken Up
In the last 4 days, I have become a connoisseur of breakup songs. And right now I’m really into Aimee Mann and her ability to really articulate everything I feel about the demise of my relationship. There are almost too many options to choose from for the song that I will listen to on repeat while I plow through my …
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Ask the Editors: Someone Else’s Breakup
Welcome back to Ask the Editors, where we here at Persephone do our best to bring together the multi-generational wisdom of our editorial team to answer burning reader questions. If you’d like to ask a question of your own, you can use this completely anonymous Ask Us form. Related Posts: Etiquette: The Art of Refusal Do We Really Only Work One …
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Recap: Parenthood, Episode 3.4 “Clear Skies from Here on Out”
How are you supposed to react when you learn your dad is filming a commercial for erectile dysfunction? Sarah isn’t sure, but that was the opening scene. She then gets to see Mr. Hot Teacher, and gives him a smooch to start his day. Related Posts: Movies With a Side of Nerd: Music and Lyrics New Show Recap: The New Normal, …
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Cleaning Up After the Ex
Forget spring cleaning. Ex-significant other cleaning is one of the most satisfying things I have ever done after a breakup. Here’s the how of washing that man (or woman) right out of your hair. Related Posts: Unf*%& Your Habitat: What the Hell is “Spring… Emergency Cleaning: Unf*%& Your Whole House in the… Etiquette: Houseguest Edition Clean Your Junk! Grooming, Maintenance, …
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Breaking Up (With a Website) Is Hard To Do
Oh, I’m not talking about Persephone, of course. We will be together forever. I’m talking about other (inferior!) websites that you outgrow, or that outgrow you. It’s always tough to say goodbye, but sometimes it’s very necessary. I graduated from college and got a full-time job in 2004 (do the math, nerds), and I found myself a little under-stimulated at …
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White Stripes Break Up
Yes it’s true. The band that made such an impact on us back in the early millennium is calling it quits. I personally credit them as one of the bands on the forefront of garage punk, which was gaining steady speed at the time. Related Posts: 30 Years of Music: 2007 30 Years of Music: 2000! Women Who Rock: Joan …
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